There are times when it’s beneficial to seek out the most up-to-date information. Crochet books do tend to maintain their usefulness for many years; however, it can be aggravating to have to substitute yarns or track down yarns that have been discontinued when you’re working from older crochet pattern books.
If you crochet trendy wearable projects like hats, scarves, sweaters and dresses, working with brand new patterns gives you a chance to maximize the wear you’ll get from each item before the trends change. While home décor trends tend to have a longer life cycle, the same holds true if you want to crochet items for decorating your home.
This list offers you a look at many of the trendiest, newest crochet books that have been released in 2017-2025, plus a few truly amazing classic titles that are a bit older but still in print. These offerings include some of the most outstanding, interesting and useful crochet books I’ve yet discovered. I hope you’ll enjoy browsing this page and learning more about each book featured on the list.
1. Delicate Crochet: 23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More
By Sharon Silverman, Published by Stackpole Books
Important Note: Many of the pages on this website are unbiased crochet book reviews. However, this one is NOT — because on this page, I am writing about a book I contributed to. So please do not think of this as a book review. Instead, think of it as a preview of the book being shared by a proud contributor — because that is exactly what it is!
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Type of Book: Crochet pattern book.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- The 23 stylish crochet patterns in this book were designed by some of the rock stars of crocheting — Kristin Omdahl, Robyn Chachula, Sharon Silverman, Marty Miller, Vashti Braha and others. You’ll LOVE the variety of exciting patterns these designers have contributed to the book.
- The patterns in this book are only for crocheting women’s wear — so if you’re a lady in need of new wardrobe pieces, this is a fantastic book to consider owning.
- Most of the projects in this book share a magical, drapey quality that is quite enchanting.
- The projects in this book strike a fantastic balance between beautiful and practical. For example, the fingerless gloves are soooo pretty — but they’ll also keep your hands warm while allowing you to text, drive, type or do whatever else you need to accomplish. The tops and shawls are all totally wearable.
2. Crochet for Every Day: 30 Gorgeous Patterns for Going Out and Staying In
Crochet for Every Day is a stylish pattern collection by May Britt Bjella Zamori. This book includes patterns for crocheting dresses, a pair of pants and matching hoodie, tops, tunics, sweaters, accessories, home decor projects, and more.
Learn More About Crochet for Every Day:
- If you want more details, check out my detailed book review of this title.
- Click here to shop for Crochet for Every Day at Amazon.com.
3. Classic Christmas Crochet
If you’d like to find crochet patterns you can use for making traditional Danish style Christmas ornaments that are also sophisticated and on-trend for Christmas, check out Classic Christmas Crochet. This lovely book gives you Christmas patterns plus tips, international symbol crochet charts, and video guides. Instructions are included in the book for how to access the video guides.
Learn More About Classic Christmas Crochet:
- If you’d like to read my in-depth book review of Classic Christmas Crochet, you’ll find it HERE.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
4. The Woobles Crochet Amigurumi Pattern Book: Make Gifts for Every Occasion
By Justine Tiu
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why you’d want to own this book:
If you’re in search of easy, beginner-friendly crochet patterns for making seriously cute stuffed toys, The Woobles Crochet Amigurumi Pattern Book is worth your consideration. This book focuses on giving you easy patterns you can work with chunky T-shirt yarn, which is easy to hold onto and thus very easy to crochet with.
Learn More About The Woobles:
- Click or tap here to check out my detailed book review of The Woobles book.
- Click here to shop for this book at Biblio.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
- Click here to shop for Woobles Easy Peasy Crochet Yarn at Amazon.
- Click here to check out the Woobles Store at Amazon.
5. Learn to Crochet Top-Down Beanies
By Rohn Strong, Published by Annie’s Crochet
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why you’d want to own this book:
This book offers you a genius method for crocheting beanies that will turn out exactly the correct size for their intended wearer. The method works for every human on this planet, no matter how old they are or what their fashion sense is like. You really have gotta see this book and give this method a try; I think you’re going to love it!
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6. Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters
By Melissa Leapman; Published by Quarto Publishing Group / Creative Publishing International
Type of Book: Crochet stitch dictionary
Why you’d want to own this book:
- Noteworthy crochet pattern designer Melissa Leapman has put her stamp of approval on every single crochet stitch pattern included in this book; she’s gone on the record to say that these are her favorites. Who wouldn’t want a shortcut to finding the best and most wearable crochet stitch patterns available? That’s exactly what this book gives you; it’s Melissa’s suggestions for the crochet stitches she finds most indispensable.
- For each stitch pattern in the book, you get an international symbol crochet chart or multiple charts where appropriate; the charts are in color wherever color printing would be beneficial for helping you visualize the important details; you get large color photographs; and you also get written text instructions.
- You’ll have a chance to try a wide variety of new stitches, some of which are Melissa Leapman’s original designs. There are shell stitches, lace stitches, colorwork stitches, edgings and more.
- Click here to find additional details in our book review of Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters.
- Click here to shop for this book at the Amazon website.
7. Crochet Stitch Dictionary
Crochet Stitch Dictionary is a helpful reference that teaches you how to crochet 200 different stitches. It covers the basic crochet stitches plus bunches of others including spike stitches, shell stitches, puff stitches, bobbles, chevrons, mesh stitches, bead crochet stitches and more.
The book includes a fantastic introduction to crochet, which makes it an ideal instructional book for beginners. Experienced crocheters will also find plenty of reasons to want this book; it offers insights and instructions any crochet enthusiast would find useful.
Learn More About This Book:
- Check out our book review of Crochet Stitch Dictionary.
- Shop for Crochet Stitch Dictionary at Amazon.com.
8. 21 Crocheted Tanks and Tunics
If you’re interested in crocheting clothing for women, this book is a must-have. It features classic crochet patterns for making beautiful and wearable tank tops and tunics.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click or tap HERE to see my detailed book review of this title.
- Click or tap HERE to shop for this book at Amazon.
9.Mad Hatter
If “normcore” is your jam, and you’re hoping to find crochet projects that’ll make you look just like everyone else, you can safely skip this book.
If you’re interested in finding crochet patterns for wildly unique, head-turning creations that’ll set you apart from the crowd, Mad Hatter is worth taking a look at.
- If this sounds interesting to you, you can learn more in my in-depth book review of Mad Hatter.
10. Mandalas and Doilies to Crochet
This delightful book is a must-have item if you’d be interested in crocheting colorful round projects like doilies, mandalas, earrings and others. One of this book’s main selling points is the inclusion of large, bold, clearly-labeled international symbol crochet charts that are printed in color. I love this book, and I think you’ll be pleased with it, too.
- Click or Tap HERE to check out my book review of Mandalas and Doilies to Crochet.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.com.
11. Mandalas to Crochet
This book gives you patterns for crocheting 30 different mandala designs plus 7 crochet patterns for finished projects such as blankets. You also get 5 crochet edging patterns as well. I counted a total of 42 patterns all together. International symbol crochet charts plus clear written instructions will have you crocheting these pretty doilies intuitively.
12. Crochet for Girls
Does your gift list include any girls ages 4-10 years old? If so, check out this book featuring crochet patterns specifically intended for girls who wear those sizes. These fun and practical designs include adorable sweater patterns, accessory patterns and other clothing patterns.
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- Click or tap HERE to check out my detailed book review of this title.
- Click or Tap HERE to shop for this book at Amazon.
13. Unexpected Afghans
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why You’d Want to own This book:
- This book features incredible design work by a whole bunch of today’s best-known and most talented crochet designers. You will love the variety of different blanket designs and crochet techniques found in this book.
- The symbol crochet charts included in this book are intuitive to use.
- This is a visually appealing book filled with utterly gorgeous designs.
Learn More About Unexpected Afghans by Robyn Chachula et al:
- Click here to check out my detailed book review of Unexpected Afghans.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
14. Crocheted Beanies and Slouchy Hats by Julie King
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why You’d Want to own This book:
- If you want to crochet hats, this book will give you 31 different options for styles you can make — and all of them are stylish and on-trend for 2025.
- This book is a spectacular value for the money. For its asking price, you get $124 worth of hat patterns (estimated value based on the fact that the author sells some, but not all, of these patterns at Ravelry for $4 EACH.) And people eagerly pay those ultra-reasonable prices, because the hats are wonderful. But when you buy this book, not only do you get all the hat patterns for a price that’s heavily discounted off the individual per-pattern price, you also get step-by-step color photo tutorials, too.
Learn More About Crocheted Beanies and Slouchy Hats by
Julie King:
- Click here to check out my detailed book review of Crocheted Beanies and Slouchy Hats.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
15. Crochet Kaleidoscope
By Sandra Eng; Published by Interweave
Type of Book: This is a crochet pattern book PLUS color theory manual, all in one.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- Crochet Kaleidoscope will teach you the secrets to creating enchanting colorways for your crochet motif patterns and also all your finished projects such as blankets, table linens and wearable accessories.
- Color theory is presented in understandable terms that directly apply to crochet motif patterns.
- The book is also a rich source of patterns and inspiration for crochet motifs and finished projects. The book includes 100 motif patterns, numerous color variations (I counted 44 all together!) and instructions for making 5 finished crochet projects.
- A broad variety of motif patterns gives you flexibility to make just about any type of project you want. There are granny squares, circles, triangles, hexagons, octagons, 8-pointed stars, 6-pointed stars and flowers. Some of the hexagons could be used as snowflakes if you’re in need of snowflake motifs.
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16. Crochet Loom Blooms
By Haafner Linssen, Published by Interweave
Type of Book: Crochet Loom Blooms is part crochet pattern book and part DIY flower-making manual.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- Innovative, ground-breaking, easy-to-follow instructions: This book features an intuitive visual format that incorporates symbol crochet charts plus a brand new charting convention for craft projects made on a flower loom. There is no comparable book on the market as of early 2020 — this book is in a class by itself.
- The projects are lovely, appealing and timeless.
If you’re interested in learning how to make flowers on a flower loom, then using the flowers as the basis to make crochet motifs, and then finally using the motifs to create finished projects like blankets and scarves, this book is going to be a welcome addition to your craft pattern library. The book includes patterns, instructions and ideas for 30 flower motifs you can make on the loom and 5 finished projects.
This book is an excellent choice for beginners to either (or both) craft techniques. There are many easy projects included in the book, and the intuitive instructions maximize your chances for success with creating gorgeous flowers.
Learn More About Crochet Loom Blooms
- Click here to check out our detailed book review of Crochet Loom Blooms.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
17. Clever Crochet Squares
18. Granny Squares: Over 25 Ways to Crochet the Classic Pattern
By Stephanie Gohr, Melanie Sturm and Barbara Wilder
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why you’d want to own this book:
This book gives you international symbol crochet charts, patterns, instructions and inspiration for crocheting some of the loveliest, most creative granny square projects imaginable.
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- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
- Click here to shop for this book at the publisher’s website
19. Adorable Baby Crochet by Kristi Simpson
Published by Stackpole Books
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Why You’d Want to own This book:
Adorable Baby Crochet offers you 40 different patterns for crocheting a broad variety of baby items including baby blankets, baby toys, girls’ and boys clothing items and accessories. If you want to crochet a substantial amount of your little one’s new wardrobe, this is a fantastic book to consider owning. It’s also a great choice if you’re often in need of new patterns for crocheting baby shower gifts or charity crochet items.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to see our detailed book review of Adorable Baby Crochet by Kristi Simpson
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
20. Fair Isle Tunisian Crochet
By Brenda Bourg, Published by Stackpole Books
One of the top crochet FAQs of all time is “How do I make my crochet look like knitting? There are multiple ways to answer this question — and this book gives you thorough and in-depth information on one of your options for making crochet projects that resemble knitted ones. So if this is a question you’d be interested in finding an answer to, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of Fair Isle Tunisian Crochet and working your way through the projects in the book. Many of them are truly exquisite, and my opinion is that this is a ground-breaking book.
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21. Carefree Crochet: 50 Soft, Fashionable Projects That Make You Feel Good
By May Britt Bjella Zamori, Published by Trafalgar Square Books
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- Stylish, carefree clothing and home decor patterns in a range of interesting lace and texture stitches
- 50 impressive projects in a book that’s priced the same as competing titles that only offer 20-25 projects. AND these are substantial projects — blankets, pillows, jackets, long cardigan patterns, shorter sweaters, a dazzling bikini, shawls, and more! Folks, that’s an AMAZING value!
- Written-out text instructions plus international symbol crochet charts, diagrams and full-color photographs
- Sturdy hardcover format and straightforward presentation of the book’s contents
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here for our detailed book review of Carefree Crochet.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.com.
22. Hats, Scarves and Mittens for the Family
by Lisa Naskrent, published by Annie’s Crochet
This is a book you’d definitely want to have your pattern collection if you enjoy crocheting hats, mittens or scarves for kids ages 2-12, for adult men or for adult women. The crocheted accessory patterns in this book are all rated at an intermediate level. The pattern designs are all timeless, wearable ones that would be wonderful additions to fall or winter wardrobes.
Learn More About This Book:
- Check out project photos and more details in our detailed book review of Hats, Scarves and Mittens for the Family.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
23. Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws for the Family
Corner-to-corner crochet is trending up, up, UP right now. Bunches of crochet designers have been jumping on board with this technique, learning it, posting about it in their blogs and making corner-to-corner crochet patterns, projects, videos and tutorials available.
It’s no wonder the technique is so popular; it’s fun, engaging and it allows you to make colorful pictorial crochet projects much more quickly than you’d be able to using other colorwork methods like tapestry crochet and cross stitch on crochet.
If you’re interested in learning how to do corner-to-corner crochet or finding sophisticated patterns to use with this technique, you’re going to want to check out Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws for the Family This book includes a step-by-step photo tutorial for learning this technique, also known as C2C crochet. The book includes a lovely practice heart pattern, plus patterns for working corner-to-corner crochet in a solid color, plus 5 fresh, lively, colorful blanket patterns.
24. Crochet Flowers Step-By-Step
By Tanya Shliazhko, Published by Quarto / St. Martin’s Griffin.
Type of Book: This is a beginner’s crochet instruction manual plus crochet pattern book combined into one slim, portable volume.
Reasons you would want to own this book:
- This book offers you appropriate patterns for just about every type of flower you might want to crochet.
- Leaf patterns are included as well.
- There are also patterns for some finished projects including a tote bag, pillow, placemats and more.
- International symbol crochet charts, step-by-step photo tutorials and clear text instructions will have you duplicating these flowers to use in all your own craft projects.
Get more details in our book review of Crochet Flowers Step-By-Step.
25. Crochet Snowflakes Step-By-Step
By Caitlin Sainio, published by Quarto Books / St. Martin’s Griffin.
Type of Book: This is a beginner’s crochet instruction manual plus crochet pattern book combined into one slim, portable volume.
Reasons you’ll want to own this book:
- Gorgeous patterns for snowflake motifs and gift-worthy snowflake-themed finished projects will motivate you to want to get busy crocheting.
- International symbol crochet charts, step-by-step photo tutorials and clear text instructions will have you crocheting these snowflakes intuitively.
- You’ll find zillions of uses for the snowflakes you make using these patterns. You can use them to decorate for winter, hang from the Christmas tree or mantelpiece, or appliqué to your clothing, hats, accessories, bags and home décor items.
Get more details in our book review of Crochet Snowflakes Step-By-Step.
26. Vintage Modern Crochet
By Robyn Chachula, Published by Interweave Press
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Reasons you might want to own this book:
- If you enjoy crocheting wearable lace fashions and accessories, this is a pattern book you’ll want to take a look at.
- This pattern collection includes styles by a diverse group of designers, offering you a wide selection of interesting choices for lace patterns to crochet.
- This book includes crochet patterns for shawls, wraps, jewelry, scarves, a dress and more.
Get more details in our book review of Vintage Modern Crochet.
27. 75 Colorful Hexagons to Crochet
By Leonie Morgan, Published by Quarto / St. Martin’s Griffin
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Reasons you might want to own this book:
- This book will give you a jump start if you want to get in on the trend for crafting with hexagon motifs.
- In addition to 75 dazzling hexagon motif patterns, the book also includes patterns for a variety of lovely finished projects including blankets, pillows, a shawl and a bag.
- You’ll learn how to do things that could seem perplexing without appropriate instructions, like how to crochet half a hexagon motif to use for filling in spots around the edges of your blankets.
- Lots of different color ideas will help you if you don’t have the confidence to choose your own color palettes.
- International symbol crochet charts, large color photographs and clear text instructions will have you duplicating these hexagons to use in all your own craft projects.
Get more details in our book review of 75 Colorful Hexagons to Crochet.
28. Scrappy Afghans
Patterns contributed by multiple designers; published by Leisure Arts
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- You’ve probably got some yarn scraps hanging around at your place — don’t you? This book will give you inspiration, motivation and ideas for using them up. You’d rather have new blankets than zillions of yarn scraps, wouldn’t you?
- The patterns included in this book are super creative!
- Love granny squares? Crochet motif patterns? Textured stripes? You’ll find all those types of projects and others included. Take a look at our detailed review to see project photos.
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29. Crochet Afghan Revival: 40 Classic Patterns Made to Inspire
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book.
Why you’d want to own this book:
If blankets and afghans are your crochet projects of choice, this lovely new pattern collection is likely to appeal to you. This book includes 40 different patterns for blankets, plus 5 different coordinating pillow patterns. You can use a mix of crochet techniques including chevrons, granny squares, motif patterns, crochet lace, colorwork and other techniques to crochet these patterns.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to see our detailed book review of this title.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
30. Amigurumi, an Adorable Collection: Heroes, Animals and Monsters to Crochet
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book.
Why you’d want to own this book:
- This book features a variety of enticing and CUTE patterns for crocheting amigurumi toys.
- These are ALL easy crochet patterns — so if you are new to crochet, this is a fantastic choice! But, even if you are an experienced crocheter, I think you’ll appreciate these easy patterns. A lot of times it’s nice to just relax with an easy project, rather than having to think too hard about what you are doing.
- There are patterns suitable for both girls and boys, plus one pattern that’s specifically intended as a baby toy.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to see our detailed book review of this title.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
31. Poetic Crochet: A Crochet Shawl Pattern Book
By Sara Kay Hartmann, Published by Interweave
Type of Book: Crochet Pattern Book
Why You’d Want to Own This Book: If you need crochet shawl patterns, that’s the primary reason you’d want to take a look at Poetic Crochet. There’s one other interesting aspect to this book; all the patterns were inspired by well-known poems. So the book also has some literary interest, too.
32. Crochet Master Class
Although this is not a brand new crochet book, it’s one of my all-time favorites. I think it has stood the test of time and is still relevant more than a decade after its original publication. The reason for that is simple: The book’s authors made an effort to collect, collate and present information about crochet’s most important techniques — and they sought out the expertise of the top known masters of those techniques and asked these experts to contribute patterns, tips and insights for the book. So what you have here is an invaluable resource for anyone who is interested in broadening their knowledge base in various crochet techniques. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click or tap here to see my detailed book review of Crochet Master Class.
- Click or tap here to shop for the Amazon Kindle e-Book version of this book.
33. Voodoo Maggie’s Adorable Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Book
This is not a perfect book. It has some mistakes in it. It omits some important information. But if you’re experienced enough with crochet that you can work your way through minor errors and omissions, this book offers you some of the cutest amigurumi crochet patterns imaginable — including plenty that are boy-friendly. So if you’re in need of some stuffed animal patterns that aren’t all sparkly, froofy, pink and rainbow colored, this book is really a good one to take a look at.
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of lovely, current and timely crochet books for 2025.
Our Picks for Some of the Best Crochet Books of All Time
If you limit yourself to only working with brand new crochet books, you’ll miss out on crocheting some of the most amazing patterns ever. There’s some wonderful older material that’s still well worth including in your craft pattern library.
We’ve been busy putting together lists to help you make sense of the best crochet pattern books for crocheting just about any type of project. Here are the lists we’ve compiled so far:
Best Crochet Stitch Dictionaries
Best Crochet Granny Square Pattern Books
Best Crochet Books for Beginners
Best Baby Crochet Pattern Books
Best Womenswear Crochet Pattern Books
Best Crochet Accessory Pattern Books
Best Crochet Patterns for the Home
Best Crochet Motif Pattern Books
Best Crochet Blanket Pattern Books
Best Crochet Edging Pattern Books
Best Books on Crochet Flowers
Best Crochet Hat Pattern Books
Best Crochet Scarf Pattern Books
Best Crochet Shawl Pattern Books
Best Tunisian Crochet Books
Best Crochet Lace Pattern Books
Best Crochet Sweater Pattern Books
Best Crochet Doily Pattern Books
Best Beadwork Books
Best Filet Crochet Books
Best Crochet Toy Pattern Books
Best Tunisian Crochet Books
Best Crochet Lace Pattern Books
Best Crochet Sweater Pattern Books
Best Crochet Doily Pattern Books
Best Beadwork Books
Best Filet Crochet Books
Best Crochet Toy Pattern Books
If you’re looking for a book on a particular crochet technique, check out our web page about crochet techniques, which also includes book recommendations.
The Best Knitting Books
Are you interested in knitting books as well as crochet books? If so, you’ll want to visit Knittingcrochetcrafts.com’s list of best knitting books for 2025 and beyond.
The Best Craft Books
If you’re into quilting, candle making or other crafts, check out our list of the best craft books here at Knittingcrochetcrafts.com.
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