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Amigurumi at Home: Crochet Playful Pillows, Rugs, Baskets, and More

by Ana Paula Rimoli, Martingale

www.shopmartingale.com

Decorate your home with bright and colorful projects that are guaranteed to bring some fun into your life. Though young in appearance, these patterns are perfect for the young-at-heart and are great for all ages. Choose from 16 different types of fun amigurumi motifs, from cupcakes, clouds, robots and caterpillars, among others, to crochet for any room for an instant update. Create pillows, cushions, rugs, foot warmers, baskets and more with Amigurumi at Home.

Paperback, 80 Pages, $22.99, 978-1604684322

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Crochet for Baby All Year: Easy-to-Make Outfits for Every Month

by Tammy Hildebrand, Stackpole Books

www.stackpolebooks.com

With Crochet for Baby All Year: Easy-to-Make Outfits for Every Month, you can ensure that your baby is always wearing the best seasonal clothes and accessories. Twenty original patterns are included for both girls and boys to create a wide variety of outfit choices for each season. Make sweaters, booties, hats, vests, dresses, swimsuits and more!
These patterns are perfect for beginners up through intermediate crocheters, and the patterns are offered in multiple sizes, from newborn to 18 months. Whether you’re looking for something perfect for everyday wear or something special for a holiday, you’ll find what you need with Crochet for Baby All Year.

Paperback, 128Pages, $21.95, 978-0811713245

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It Girl Crochet: 23 Must-Have Accessories

by Sharon Zientara, Interweave

www.interweave.com

Whether your style is more Art Nouveau, Bohemian or Mod, you’ll find something ontrend to crochet for yourself with It Girl Crochet: 23 Must-Have Accessories. Create a hot new hat, scarf, bag, pair of socks or various other crochet accessories. None of these projects are overly challenging, so whether you’re a beginner ready to move on towards more complex patterns or an intermediate crocheter looking for a bridge into advanced hook work, you’ll be able to find something great to make. Throughout this book, you’ll find yourself working with basic crochet stitches as well as some more challenging and unusual techniques. With 80 pages of must-have accessory how-tos, you’ll also find these patterns accompanied by stitch diagrams to give you more of a visual for the finished project.

Paperback , 136 Pages, $22.99, 978-1620330968

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Simple Sweet Crochet: Boutique Designs for Little Girls

by Cody Larsen, Design Originals

www.d-originals.com

Crochet the perfect designs for babies, toddlers and young girls with Simply Sweet Crochet: Boutique Designs for Little Girls. Choose from any one of 18 original simple-to-make crochet patterns and make your own collars, cowls, hats or headbands with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced crocheter, you’ll find the author’s helpful advice and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions useful for completing your project of choice. For those beginners who need a bit more guidance, there are also clear illustrations for your reference. Because of the wide-range of pattern sizes, your crocheting can keep up with your growing girls!

Paperback, 64 Pages, $14.99, 978-1574213751

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