Scroll down to see: (1) Learn to crochet; (2)  General crochet guides; (3)  Patterns for kids & babies; (4) Patterns for adults; (5) Accessories patterns; (6) Patterns for toys & embellishment; (7) Household patterns; (8) Stitch dictionaries & technique manuals; (9) Tunisian crochet. Note: this list aims to give you a choice; no recommendations unless otherwise stated.

1. Learn to crochet, and crochet for beginners

Note: UK and American crochet books and patterns use different terms for the same crochet stitches.  To avoid confusion if you are a beginner, stick with either UK or US crochet patterns until you are confident. Our Crochet Terminology page should help you work out which terms your book is using.

• Crochet Unravelled: A Clear and Concise Guide to Learning Crochet by Claire Bojczuk
• Cute and Easy Crochet by Nicki Trench
• Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
• Crochet for Beginners by Carroll and Brown (no relation!)
• Crochet Patterns For Dummies by Susan Brittain
• Learn to Crochet by Sue Whiting
• Complete Photo Guide to Crochet: Basics, Stich Patterns, Projects for All Methods of Crochet (Complete Photo Guides) by Margaret Hubert
• Beginner’s Guide to Crochet by Pauline Turner
• Kids Learn to Crochet by Lucinda Guy
• The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns Nancy Queen
• Learn to Crochet Socks by Kathy Wesley
• Crochet for Children – 35 simple projects to make cool MP3 holders, mittens, jewellery, hats, dolls, teddy bears and more! by Claire Montgomerie
• Learn to Crochet (Book Series) by John Smith
• Crocheting For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) by Susan Brittain
• Not Your Mama’s Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang (Not Your Mamas) by Amy Swenson
• Beginner’s Guide Ripple Afghans to Crochet (Leisure Arts Little Books) (Leisure Arts)
• Kids Crochet: Projects for Kids of All Ages by Kelli Ronci

2. General crochet guides

• The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques by Jan Eaton
• The Crochet Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Crocheting by Sue Whiting
• Compendium of Crochet Techniques by Jan Eaton
• The Crochet Book (Tin with book and project) by Cath Kidston
• Love… Crochet by Carol Meldrum
• Crochet to Go!: 50 mix-and-match motifs and 10 stunning crochet projects by Ellen Gormley
• Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution by Kim Werker
• The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face, Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask by Edie Eckman
• Ultimate Crochet Bible (C&B Crafts) by Jane Crowfoot
• Crochet the Complete Guide by Jane Davis
• The Knitting and Crochet Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitting and Crochet by Claire Crompton & Sue Whiting
• Crochet for Profit by Sarah Holmes

3. Patterns for kids and babies

• Precious Baby Booties (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Carolyn Christmas
• Crochet for Babies and Toddlers by Betty Barnden
• Little Crochet by Linda Permann
• Beautiful Baby Shoes! (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Lisa Van Klaveren
• Weekend Crochet for Babies by Sue Whiting
• Natural Crochet for Babies & Toddlers by Tina Barrett
• Eight Different Slippers and Booties in Eight Different Sizes Crochet Pattern by Sharon Santorum
• Dragonfly Dreams Baby Afghan or Blanket Crochet Pattern by Sharon Santorum

4. Patterns for adults

• Crochet So Fine: Exquisite Designs with Fine Yarns by Kristin Omdahl
• Loop Vintage Crochet by Susan Cropper
• Austentatious Crochet Melissa Horozewski
• Crochet Lace Innovations Doris Chan
• Everyday Crochet by Doris Chan
• Amazing Crochet Lace: New Fashions Inspired by Old-fashioned Lace by Doris Chan
• Positively Crochet: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips by Mary Jane Hall
• The Best of Interweave Crochet: A Collection of Our Favorite Designs by Marcy Smith
• Fashion Crochet: 30 Crochet Projects Inspired by the Catwalk by Claire Montgomerie
• Cool Crochet: 30 Hot, Fun Designs to Crochet and Wear by Melissa Leapman
• Crochet that fits Shaped fashions without increases or decreases: The Easy No Increase or Decrease Way to Make Shaped Garments: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases Mary Jane Hall
• Simply Crochet: 30 Stylish Designs for Every Day by Robyn Chachula
• Blueprint Crochet: Modern Designs for the Visual Crocheter by Robyn Chachula
• Plus Size Crochet: Fashions That Fit and Flatter by Margaret Hubert
• Crochet Vintage Poncho Patterns – A Collection of Poncho Patterns for Women, Men, Mother and Daughter (Craftdrawer Craft Patterns)
• Crochet It. Love It. Wear It! by Drew Emborsky

5. Accessories patterns

• Crochet in No Time: 50 Scarves, Wraps, Jumpers and More to Make on the Move (In No Time) by Melody Griffiths
• Gifted: Lovely Little Things to Knit and Crochet by Mags Kandis
• Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Lacy Crochet (Crafts) (Chronicle Books)
• 15 Vintage Crochet Patterns For Afghans by Anon
• Crocheted Throws and Wraps by Melody Griffiths
• Hooked on Crochet! Hats (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Kimberley Kotary
• Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns (C&B Crafts) (Collins & Brown)
• Crochet for the Fun of It by Frida Ponten
• Twinkie Chan’s Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies: 20 Yummy Treats to Wear by Twinkie Chan
• Scrap Crochet (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Connie Ellison
• Uncommon Crochet: Twenty Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibres by Julie Armstrong Holetz
• Creative Crochet Jewelry by Esther Zadock
• Two Balls or Less: Over 30 Simply Stylish Knitting and Crochet Projects by Jenny Hill
• Warm Soft Slipper Patterns – Vintage Slipper Patterns to Crochet by Anon
• Hooked on Crochet! Slippers (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) (Annie’s Attic)
• Learn to Crochet Socks the Toe-Up Way! (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Kim Kotary
• Wrapped in Crochet: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
• How to Crochet Bead Tube Jewelry (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Melinda Wigington

6. Toys and embellishment patterns

• Mini Christmas Crochet (Twenty to Make) by Val Pierce
• 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet by Lesley Stanfield
• 200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims: 200 Crochet Pattern Designs to Add a Crocheted Finish to All Your Clothes and Accessories by Claire Crompton
• Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More by Christen Hayden
• 75 Birds and Butterflies to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield
• Super-cute Crochet: Make Your Own Amigurumi Family by Nicki Trench
• Gourmet Crochet: 20 Gourmet Treats to Make from the Amigurumi Patisserie Christen Haden
• Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet by Mitsuki Hoshi
• Easy Crochet Critters: 10 Amigurumi Designs (Vanna’s Choice) (Leisure Arts)
• Super, Super Cute Crochet by Brigitte Read
• Super Scary Crochet Nicki Trench
• Crobots: 20 Irresistible Amigurumi Creatures to Crochet by Nelly Pailloux
• Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers by Suzann Thompson
• Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet by Ana Paula Rimoli
• More Cute Little Animals to Crochet (Leisure Arts #5125) by Amy Gaines
• Huggable Crochet: 20 Cuddly Stuffed Animals for Kids of All Ages by Christine Lucas
• Tasty Crochet: A Pantry Full of Patterns for 33 Yummy Treats by Rose Langlitz
• Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat by Nekoyama
• Crochet Garden: Bunches of Flowers, Leaves, and Other Delights Suzann Thompson
• Crocheted Flowers (Twenty to Make) by Jan Ollis
• 75 Shells, Coral & Colourful Creatures of the Sea: to Knit & Crochet Jessica Polka
• Super Cute: 25 Amigurumi Animals to Make by Annie Obaachan
• Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet by Mitsuki Hoshi
• Crocheted Bears (Twenty to Make) by Val Pierce
• Voodoo Maggie’s Adorable Amigurumi: Cute and Quirky Crochet Critters by Erin Clark
• Itty Bitty Animals (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Michele Maks
• Amigurumi (Cozy) by Lan-Anh Bui
• Bee, Ladybug and Flowers Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Little and Cute Amigurumi) by Sayjai
• Crochet Bakemono [Monsters!] by Lan-Anh Bui
• NANAIMO Thread Crochet Cat Pattern by Edith Molina
• Cute Creatures to Knit and Crochet (Knitting) (Search Press)
• Animal Friends – Easy & Cute Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Little and Cute Amigurumi) by Sayjai

7. Household patterns

• Simple Crochet by Erika Knight
• Granny Square Love: A New Twist on Classic Crochet for Your Home by Susan Brittai
• Essential Crochet: 30 Irresistible Projects for You and Your Home by Erika Knight
• Learn How To Crochet Plus 10 Vintage Crocheting Patterns To Try and Enjoy by Anon (vintage book that apparently contains doyley patterns)
• Vintage Crochet for Your Home (Coats & Clark)
• White Christmas in Thread Crochet by Kathryn A. Clark
• Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Afghans: More Than 50 Beautiful, Affordable Designs Featuring Berroco’s Comfort Yarn Norah Gaughan
• Stitches in Time: 40 Vintage Crochet Patterns + Basic Stitch Instructions by Kathy Burns-Millyard
• Christmas Crochet Patterns – 25 Vintage Christmas Crochet Patterns – Ornaments, Angels, Santa, Snowflakes, Dolls and More. (Craftdrawer Craft Patterns)
• 60 Crocheted Snowflakes (Dover Needlework) by Barbara Christopher
• Mini Christmas Knits (Twenty to Make) by Sue Stratford
• Unexpected Crochet for the Home by Lena Maikon
• Charted Picture Afghans (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Bendy Carter

8. Stitch dictionaries, and manuals for different techniques

• 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix-and-Match by Jan Eaton
• The Essential Handbook of Crochet Stitches by Betty Barnden
• Around the Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman
• Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman
• 201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas by Melody Griffiths
• Learn to Do Bavarian Crochet (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Jenny King
• Crochet Master Class by Jean Leinhauser
• Interlocking Crochet: Techniques, Stitch Patterns and Projects by Tanis Galik
• 150 Blocks to Knit and Crochet: The Anything-but-the-square Collection by Heather Lodinsky
• Seamless Crochet: Techniques and Motifs for Join-as-you-go Designs by Kristin Omdahl
• Garden Friends Motif Crochet Pattern by Sharon Santorum
• Granny Squares Now: Dozens of Fresh Takes on a Crochet Classic by Susan M. Cottrell
• Freeform Crochet and Beyond (Milner Craft (Paperback)) by Renate Kirkpatrick
• Irish Crochet (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Kathryn White
• The Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches: 250 to Crochet by Erika Knight
• Five Different Crochet Cable Stitch Patterns by Sharon Santorum
• The Harmony Guides: Crochet Stitch Motifs: 250 to Crochet by Erika Knight
• Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) by Robyn Chachula
• Creating Crochet Fabric by Dora Ohrenstein
• The Knook Beginner Set Medium Weight Yarn [With 3 Knooks, 3 Long Cords and Booklet] (Now You Can Knit with a Crochet Hook!) (Leisure Arts)
• Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs, The by Linda P. Schapper
• 300 Classic Blocks for Crochet Projects by Linda P. Schapper
• The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square by Margaret Hubert
• Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs, The by Linda P. Schapper

9. Tunisian crochet

For Tunisian hooks and double-ended Tunisian hooks, see our Find crochet stuff page.

• Learn to Do Tunisian Lace Stitches (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Kim Guzman
• Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet by Sheryl Thies
• Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting by Sharon Hernes Silverman
• 1,2,3,4 Double-Ended Hook Crochet (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Donna Jones. Each pattern requires 4 same-sized double-ended Tunisian crochet hooks.
• 101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Connie Ellison. Each stitch requires 1 double-ended Tunisian crochet hook.

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