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Baby & Kids Crochet Style: 30 Patterns for Stunning Heirloom Keepsakes, Adorable Nursery Décor and Boutique-Quality Accessories

by Jennifer Dougherty, Page Street Publishing

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Baby shower gifts are the bread and butter projects of any crocheter. Why not take the classic baby sweater and newborn hat to the next level with Baby & Kids Crochet Style. This intermediate-level crochet book not only contains step-by-step instructions, but also includes helpful tips to maximize results. Make something special for a newborn photo shoot; think outside the box with some creative car seat covers; or stick with an afghan pattern so timelessly beautiful that generations of babies will have it draped over their bassinets.

 

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Paperback, 224Pages, $22.99, 978-1624146053

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Big Book of Weekend Crochet Projects: 40 Stylish Projects from Sweaters and Scarves to Blankets

by Hilary Mackin and Sue Whiting, CompanionHouse Books

www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Weekend-Crochet-Projects/dp/1620082977/ref=sr_1_20?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531499164&sr=1-20&keywords=crochet

 

There’s nothing like unwinding after a long week with an armful of yarn, a crochet hook and a comfortable chair. If you’re looking for more fun, interesting and quick projects to try out this weekend then the Big Book of Weekend Crochet Projects is for you. This book is jam-packed with 40 patterns from everything, with chapter on things like Children’s Fashion and Home Accessories. This is also an excellent book for first-time crocheters as it contains a lovely section that walks you through the basics of crochet. Treat yourself — you deserve it.

Paperback, 192Pages, , 978-1620082973

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Corner to Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary C2C Projects

by Jess Coppom, SewandSo

www.amazon.com/Corner-Crochet-Contemporary-C2C-Projects/dp/144630714X/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531499164&sr=1-15&keywords=crochet

 

Colorwork crochet designs can be intimidating to beginners and tedious to the more experienced crafters out there. Crocheting corner to corner is the ultimate strategy to stitching up gorgeous colorwork patterns without the complex techniques that beginners tend to shy away from. These 15 patterns use basic stitches to create modern works of fashion and décor while showing you the ropes of this fun technique that’ll have you pumping out complex designs in no time.

Paperback, 128Pages, $22.99, 978-1446307144

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Stripey Crochet Blankets: 20 Modern Heirlooms to Crochet

by Haafner Linssen, St. Martin's Griffin

www.amazon.com/Striped-Crochet-Blankets-Modern-Heirlooms/dp/1250176999/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531499164&sr=1-17&keywords=crochet

 

Everyone remembers that gorgeous, striped afghan in the linen closet their grandma stitched eons ago. If you’ve ever wanted to create a family heirloom just like that, then Striped Crochet Blankets is the crochet pattern book you’re looking for. These projects use basic crochet techniques and simple stitches that make easy beginner projects for new crocheters and relaxing weekend projects for the more experienced yarn workers out there.

Paperback, 128, 

Paperback, 128Pages, $19.95, 978-1250176998

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