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Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home

by Magdalena Melzer, Trafalgar Square Books

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Crochet can never go out of style with such a trendy and updated color scheme like that found in Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home. Black-and-white designs give your patterns a very modern look and work well with nearly all interior designs or outfits. This collection features stunning interpretations of useful items, like a protective phone case, classy striped rug, and the popular mustache image on a simple pillow. These eye-catching, two-toned designs don’t need any other colors to stand out.

Paperback, 112 Pages, $19.25, 978-1570767883

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Crochet in the City

by Annemarie Benthem, Livres de Louise

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Written in both Dutch and English, this book by blogger Annemarie (from Annemarie’s Haakblog) is filled with inspiring designs for every level of crocheter. Combining charts and written patterns with gorgeous photography, this is an accessible book for anyone looking for fresh and stunning patterns. Plus, don’t miss our preview of the book with the Sunflower Necklace pattern (included in this issue of I Like Crochet!). Want to win your own copy? Head over to the ILC blog for our exclusive interview and giveaway!

Paperback, 100 Pages, $17.91, 978-90-828403-0-8

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Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs

by Sandra Eng, Interweave

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Shift your crochet into a new direction by trying out some new motifs in the new year! Start with a traditional granny square and move on to more complex shapes to create a variety of motifs. Not only will you learn how to crochet these new designs, you’ll also learn about choosing yarn colors and a few patterns that utilize these motifs. Get creative and get crocheting one of these 100 motifs!

Paperback, 160Pages, $24.77, 978-1632506139

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Crochet Lacy Shawls: 27 Original Wraps with a Vintage Vibe

by Rohn Strong, Stackpole Books

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Crocheters often long for the vintage designs of the past because so many original styles are making a comeback in the crochet world. Each piece in this new book from Rohn Strong is a modern take on a retro style. From beginner to advanced, you’ll be able to work your way up to the complex designs included to enhance your skills.

Paperback, 136 Pages, $24.95, 978-0811717861

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Crochet Loom Blooms

by Haafner Linssen, Interweave

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If you’ve heard of flower looms, you know how adorable these yarn flowers turn out to be! Easy to do and easy to learn, this book guides you on how to make 30 different flower motifs. Bring your flowers into your crocheting with step-by-step instructions and master the art of using a flower loom. Whether you need inspiration or are looking to learn a new way to use a flower loom, this book is definitely one to add to your shelf.

Paperback, 128Pages, $23.99, 978-1632506191

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Crochet Mandalas

by Marinke Slump and Anita Mundt, Dover Publications

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In Crochet Mandalas, Marinke Slump and Anita Mundt introduce you to 20 original patterns, each with a mandala motif. Whether you’re looking for coasters, cushions and other homewards, or wearables like shrugs and vests, you’ll find those and more within these pages. Each pattern has full-color photographs and charts so that you can work up these masterpieces your way, and full abbreviations and stitch guides are included so that everyone, from novice through experienced, can take pleasure in crocheting their own mandalas.

Paperback, 104 Pages, $19.95, 978-0486791357

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Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers

by Judith Durant (Editor), Edie Eckman (Editor) , Storey Publishing

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You’ll never run out of patterns to crochet for babies again – and you’ll never run out of yarn either. Each of the crochet patterns in Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers uses just one skein of yarn. If you’re looking to get started crocheting baby clothes, toys, hats and more, this book is for you. Many of the patterns are suitable for beginners and take just a few hours to complete. Each pattern is complete with instructions and beautiful photographs to help you along the way.

Paperback, 288Pages, $18.95, 978-1612125763

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Crochet Projects That Will Hook You (Crafty Creations)

by Karen Whooley, Capstone Press

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Want to introduce crochet to your children? This is the perfect book to build an interest in crocheting by going over basics and starting from the beginning. Avoid overwhelming your child by taking this book one step at a time so they can learn at their own pace. Learn about tools, yarn, and all the basic stitches you could ever need in this excellent introduction to crochet.

Library Binding, 48Pages, $31.32, 978-1515774471

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Crochet Stitch Gallery: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to 35 Stitch Patterns (Volume 3)

by Tara Cousins, Tiger Road Crafts

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Are you an intermediate-to-advanced crocheter who is looking for a stitch pattern book that is specifically catered to your skills and expertise? Crochet Stitch Gallery, the pattern book for the more knowledgeable and confident crocheter, is filled with 35 different patterns to add to your vast pattern library. If you can properly make a single, double and treble crochet stitch, as well as other basic stitches, and you can read crochet patterns with relative ease, you will be able to follow along with this guide. There are written directions and step-by-step photos accompanying every stitch to guide your way.

Paperback, 40 Pages, $9.95, 978-1497343658

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Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales

by Vanessa Putt and Brothers Grimm, Dover Publications

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The Brothers Grimm created some of the most famous fairytales in the world, and Vanessa Putt took those and designed amazing amigurumi creations. With characters from Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb and more, you can create your own pint-sized cast of characters in no time. Perfect for children or for decorating for the holidays, Putt’s helpful instructions will give you everything you need to create these adorable toys. With sixteen patterns to choose from, you will soon have plenty of fun fairytale figures running around.

Paperback, 80 Pages, $14.95, 978-0486794617

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