With a following of over 200k on Instagram, Vincent aka Knot Bad has started an amirugumi revolution, showing how fun it is to make quirky characters and cute toys using this much-loved Japanese form of crochet. Finally, Confident Crocheting has more advanced patterns, ranging from a family of adorable Russian dolls to a cherub dress with decorative picot stitching. That's where stitch guide crochet books come in handy, think of them as your ultimate reference book! When it comes to crochet projects that you can really get stuck into, nothing beats a blanket project!

Sometimes I’ll have a vague idea for a project and then go to a stitch directory to help it to take shape.I like it because the book is organized by the weight of yarn needed for the project rather than specific projects themselves. Tldr (too long, didn’t read): If I had to suggest one book out of this pile, it would be the Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary – mainly because it is an incredibly useful resource, regardless of your crochet skill level. By the end of the book, you will be able to crochet a range of projects including a mobile phone case, a cuddly toy, a wall hanging and a bobble hat. With over a decade of experience in knitting and crochet, she has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, Scientific American, Good Housekeeping, Vox, Apartment Therapy, and Lifehacker.

And with plenty of projects to spur you on, you’ll soon work your way up from crocheting the simplest of squares to creating your own garments. Other books are geared towards more experienced crocheters and offer more complex patterns and techniques.So worth it, the pattern is easy to follow (if you have a little experience with crochet already), the pictures are reassuring and the finished product looks great. This book covers topics such as how to crochet in the round and how to add fun edges to your blankets and scarves.

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, 2nd Edition: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Crocheters … Instructions for 220 Stitch Patterns (This is the best book for crochet beginners in my opinion. Those with a passing knowledge will benefit from the step-by-step exercises, and experienced crocheters will find new challenges among the 11 projects. I bought a book last week, Guide to Crochet and although it was alright when I googled the "dummies" I found it a lot easier, explained really well with good pictures and everything just seemed to fall into place.Each book below has its own strong points, but they all include over 100 stitches to inspire and help you with your crochet projects.

If you love cute, tiny crochet projects as much as I do, these amigurumi books are going to steal your heart. Definitely 'Crochet for Dummies', taught myself how to crochet from scratch using this book, explains everything really well.From renowned crochet designers Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference for absolute beginners . One thing to keep in mind is that the book only has 64 pages, which may not be enough for some crocheters.