The month of October gives you a chance to embrace your spooky side, so break out the cobweb decorations, wear that spooky old witch hat, and bring to life classic monsters and new horrors—through crochet, that is. Creepy Crawly Crochet: 17 Creatures That Go Bump in the Night presents amigurumi legends that have trickster personalities but are a treat to crochet. From the Headless Horseman to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this collection features patterns that would be perfect for little ones to play with or for decorating the house for the big night.

Paperback, 112Pages, $14.79, 978-0486810799

From the October 2016 issue