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The best knit & crochet books ever!
By an Amazon.com customer
Knitting for the first timeKnitting for the first time by Vanessa-Ann
Buy used from: $1.35
The perfect step by step book for the beginner knitter
Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's HandbookStitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $3.55
Funky patterns beginner to advanced. A good read too.
Stitch 'n Bitch NationStitch 'n Bitch Nation by Debbie Stoller
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $1.79
More and better than 1st book. Great price too!
Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy HookerStitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.40
Finally sharing her knowledge w/ crocheters! Great patterns!
Granny Squares-Nanny Squares: New Twists for Classic CrochetGranny Squares-Nanny Squares: New Twists for Classic Crochet
Buy used from: $3.06
Granny Squares get a bad name, this book shows you how cool they really are.
The Crochet Sweater BookThe Crochet Sweater Book by Sylvia Cosh
Buy used from: $2.24
Styles outdated but this author is a wonderful inspiration for what can be done w/ crochet. She is the queen of freeform as well.
Candy Babies: Cute Crochet For Wee OnesCandy Babies: Cute Crochet For Wee Ones by Candi Jensen
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.57
Simple but extremely stylish. Bye,bye to the traditional.
Candy Tots: Unique Crochet for Babies & ToddlersCandy Tots: Unique Crochet for Babies & Toddlers by Candi Jensen
Buy used from: $6.40
More unique items for the older child. Candi needs to some more for adults but I didn't like Hooked on Crochet.
Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies & ToddlersCandy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies & Toddlers by Candi Jensen
Buy used from: $13.50
Hey it is Candi Jensen, what else do I need to say.
Cool CrochetCool Crochet by Melissa Leapman
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $3.50
Simply great fashion!
Sexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and CrochetSexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet by Ashley Paige
Buy used from: $6.78
Finally something a bit more spicy.
Knitovation: Creative Knitwear Made from 3 Simple ShapesKnitovation: Creative Knitwear Made from 3 Simple Shapes by Barry Klein
Buy new: $17.96 / Used from: $4.55
My 15 yr old son, who says anything handmade is lame, really likes what's in this book.
Crochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to CrochetCrochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to Crochet by Nicky Epstein
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $8.39
Nicky Epstein does crochet, Fabulous! She needs to do more crochet.
Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for KnittingKnits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting by Nicky Epstein
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $8.78
I;m a Barbie fan and a Nicky Epstein Fan.
Barbie Doll and Me: 45 Playful Matching Designs for KnittingBarbie Doll and Me: 45 Playful Matching Designs for Knitting by Nicky Epstein
Buy new: $17.96 / Used from: $7.53
For me this is a no brainer.
Nicky Epstein's Knitting for Your Home: Afghans, Pillows, and AccentsNicky Epstein's Knitting for Your Home: Afghans, Pillows, and Accents by Nicky Epstein
Buy used from: $6.00
Amazing but pretty advanced. As a beginner knitter I see it as a goal to strive for.
Nicky Epstein's Fabulous Felted Bags: 15 Bags to Knit And FeltNicky Epstein's Fabulous Felted Bags: 15 Bags to Knit And Felt by Nicky Epstein
Buy new: $22.95 / Used from: $15.00
I Love purses and am interested in felting. Title speaks for itself.
Wild KnittingWild Knitting by Angela Jeffs
Buy used from: $1.67
Also dated but unique & wild. A predecessor to the sexy knits trend I'm noticing.
Modular CrochetModular Crochet by Judith Copeland
Buy used from: $39.99
A great building block for your own creativity. Judith Copeland is great!
Hot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and WearHot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear by Melissa Leapman
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $2.36
Real great fashions!