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Celtic Cable Crochet: 18 Crochet Patterns for Modern Cabled Garments & Accessories

by Bonnie Barker, Interweave

www.interweave.com

Cabled outfits have such a warm, inviting appearance, especially when used to create dreamy designs like the wraps, sweaters, and outerwear in Celtic Cable Crochet: 18 Crochet Patterns for Modern Cabled Garments & Accessories. These patterns are great for the fashion-forward since they are elegant and unique enough for even the most picky of dressers. Whether you want something casual to snuggle up in or a runway-worthy poncho for a brisk autumn night out, you will find the perfect Celtic-themed designs here. Plus, with photos of the stitches used, these will be pain-free projects with dazzling results.

Paperback, 128 Pages, $24.99,

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Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home

by Magdalena Melzer, Trafalgar Square Books

www.trafalgarbooks.com/

Crochet can never go out of style with such a trendy and updated color scheme like that found in Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home. Black-and-white designs give your patterns a very modern look and work well with nearly all interior designs or outfits. This collection features stunning interpretations of useful items, like a protective phone case, classy striped rug, and the popular mustache image on a simple pillow. These eye-catching, two-toned designs don’t need any other colors to stand out.

Paperback, 112 Pages, $19.25, 978-1570767883

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Cute Crocheted Animals: 10 Well-Dressed Friends to Make

by Emma Varnam, GMC Publications

www.thegmcgroup.com/pc/homepage.asp

These are not your average amigurumi: not only will you be making these friendly animals, but you will also be designing a full wardrobe for them, too. Cute Crocheted Animals: 10 Well-Dressed Friends to Make has allowed you to finally give your crochet animals the closet they deserve by creating one-size-fits-all outfits that will work on all the animals’ bodies. This lets you mix things up as frequently as you wish. These detailed animals look charmingly classic, so adults will enjoy working them up, but your little ones will definitely be clamoring to play dress up as well!

Paperback, 128 Pages, $19.95, 978-1784942014

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One and Two Company’s Happy Crochet Book: Patterns That Make Your Kids Smile

by Carolina Guzman, Meteoor Books

http://meteoorbooks.com/

If you have baby fever, then you’re in luck. One and Two Company’s Happy Crochet Book: Patterns That Make Your Kids Smile will help you outfit your kids or grandkids in the softness of handmade crochet from head to toe to crib. This collection covers beloved classics like booties, lovies, and hats, but it also expands its creativity to unique items like a mobile, baby rattle, and even a backpack for your bigger children. Even better, these patterns are extremely user friendly, offering step-by-step instructions and photos, as well as reading charts and lots of lists to help you get organized.

Paperback, 120 Pages, $14.94, 978-9491643132

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