 | Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $8.14 This is hands down the best crochet book I have ever used. It has great patterns, and a glossary I use when I need to reference any other pattern. If you are a beginner, or simply want a text that nails down all the basics, this book has the best explanations and pictures to explain any stitch!
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 | Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang (Not Your Mamas) by Amy Swenson
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.87 This is definitely a close second to Happy Hooker. Great patterns (ranging from clothes to bags to toys)and yet again a great beginning section to teach the world of crochet.
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 | Hooked on Crochet: 20 Sassy Projects by Candi Jensen
Buy new: $16.20 / Used from: $2.10 This is a really great book. Maybe my favorite to go to for patterns. There are things for the home as well as clothing and accessories. My favorite? A Chanel-inspired shrunken cardigan.
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 | Loop-d-Loop Crochet: More than 25 Novel Designs for Crocheters (and Knitters Taking Up the Hook) by Teva Durham
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $10.98 I have yet to read this, but according to everything I have heard about Teva Durham, you will be guaranteed great patterns that are new and exploratory from the basics.
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 | Hooked Bags: 20 Easy Crochet Projects by Margaret Hubert
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.25 This is a book of patterns for bags. You will learn a lot of new stitches, which are all explained very well. Lots of fun to crochet!
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 | Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps by Afya Ibomu
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.42 Such a fun book! Really cool patterns for hats. Ibomu, the author, makes hats for celebrities, and these hats have edge! My favorite? The Kool Rock Ski.
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 | So Simple Crochet by Melody Griffiths
Buy used from: $3.78 This is a nice book for patterns, scarves, purses, sweaters, etc.
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 | Creative Crochet: Clever Ways to Use Your Yarn Stash by Darla Sims
Buy new: $9.23 / Used from: $4.70 This is an interesting concept. All of the pieces here are designed to use up spare lengths of yarn. I don't like the patchy look, but you can easily adapt patterns to make solid pieces.
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 | Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution by Kim Werker
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.82 This book features cutting-edge patterns for the fashionista! This is not what your grandmother was crocheting as a girl. This is super cool and forward-thinking.
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 | Candy Tots: Unique Crochet for Babies & Toddlers by Candi Jensen
Buy used from: $5.86 These are beautiful patterns for clothing for infants to toddlers.
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 | Crochet to Go Deck: 25 Chic and Simple Patterns by Alicia Bergin
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $3.33 This is a deck of cards, featuring 25 patterns all together. Great gift for a crocheting fiend!
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 | Positively Crochet!: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips by Mary Jane Hall
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $6.66 The sweater on the cover alone makes me want this books of 50+ clothing and accessories patterns.
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 | Cool Crochet by Melissa Leapman
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.00 One of the first books of patterns I tried. Not bad, but not my favorite. Good beginner clothing.
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 | Couture Crochet Workshop: Mastering Fit, Fashion, and Finesse by Lily M. Chin
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $11.59 This looks like another fashion-forward pattern book (that sadly I haven't tried yet). Browse before buying!
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 | Big Book of Weekend Crochet by Hilary Mackin
Buy used from: $6.95 This is a pattern book of easily accomplished patterns (supposedly only to take a weekend or two to complete). Haven't tried it. Browse before Buying!
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 | Simple Crochet for Cherished Babies by Jane Davis
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $2.26 Crocheting for Babies rocks. Browse before Buying.
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 | Simple Crochet by Erika Knight
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $7.92 Looks good, but I haven't tried it.
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 | SweaterBabe.com's Fabulous and Flirty Crochet: Gorgeous Sweater and Accessory Patterns from Los Angeles' Top Crochet Designer (Quarry Book) by Katherine Lee
Buy new: $18.24 / Used from: $6.47 Supposedly very good book, has cool spiral binding for easy crocheting and pattern reading.
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