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Cute Critter Crochet: 30 of the Most Adorable Projects Ever

by Maki Oomachi, Race Point Publishing

www.racepointpub.com

Create your own fuzzy little friends with Cute Critter Crochet: 30 of the Most Adorable Projects Ever. Featuring step-by-step instructions and full color photos and diagrams, this crochet pattern book includes 40 utterly adorable projects. Choose between ducks, birds, mice, deer, lambs, bears, raccoons, bunnies and even squirrels with acorns as you peruse the pages of Cute Critter Crochet. Learn valuable tips and tricks along with some basic stitches and recommended techniques as you work your way through these pages. As a bonus, the lay-flat binding lets the book stay open without you needing to hold it open, allowing for hands free crocheting.

Paperback, 176 Pages, $24.99, 978-1631060021

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First Time Crochet: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide

by Deborah Burger, Creative Publishing International

www.creativepub.com

Learning how to crochet can be tricky, especially if following along from a book. With First Time Crochet: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide, picking up the craft has never been easier. First Time Crochet starts with the basics with a focus on the tools and materials you’ll be using and then goes into the basic steps and techniques, all with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to form a slip stitch and how to make a basic foundation chain before being taught the basic stitches and how to increase and decrease stitches. The eight included patterns allow you to practice what you’ve been taught and teach you how to make coasters and, eventually, slippers and bags.

Paperback, 128 Pages, $19.99, 978-1589238251

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Modern Crochet: Crochet Accessories and Projects for Your Home

by Molla Mills, Jacqui Small LLP

www.jacquismallpub.com

Add your own personal and modern touch to your living space with Modern Crochet: Crochet Accessories and Projects for Your Home. Storage baskets, rugs, lampshades and cushions are all common home fixtures, and with this pattern book you can learn how to create your own. Create personalized storage solutions to match your home décor and choose from baskets, bins and even bags. Besides household accents, you can crochet modern accessories for your everyday life, like jewelry or tablet cases. You can even make delicate crochet earrings for yourself or for friends. With more than 30 designs, Modern Crochet will provide you with the inspiration you need to give your home the makeover it deserves.

Hardcover, 256 Pages, $30.00, 978-1909342682

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Tapestry Crochet: 64 Playful Patterns for Children

by Renate Kirkpatrick, Sally Milner

www.sallymilner.com.au

Tapestry Crochet: 64 Playful Patterns for Children is a great tool for decorating a child’s room or a nursery. Each pattern is the same basic square shape but with a different motif or image within its borders. Crochet a select few to use as hanging decorations, or make each of the 64 patterns (or some combination of your favorites) and join them together to form a unique rug or blanket. Patterns are illustrated in a cross-stitch grid style, so you can read and plan out your stitches with ease.

Paperback, 88 Pages, $17.95, 978-1863514620

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