No matter whether you're just learning to crochet or are more experienced, you'll find the simple techniques needed for creating beautifully finished items--as well as pick up new techniques to hone your skills and help push you to the next level--in this useful book.

Linda Permann, author of Crochet Adorned, brings modern colors and fun-to-work stitch patterns to the pint-sized crowd with this cute collection of over 24 clever crochet patterns for kids. The adorable designs in Little Crochet are worked in a range of washable fibers and vibrant hues that babies and toddlers are sure to love. Make tiny sweaters, dresses, pants, and accessories while exploring a range of construction techniques, including top-down cardigans, side-to-side sweater vests, motif-based yokes, and traditional seaming. Beautiful blankets, sweaters, soft toys, bibs, booties, and hats employ simple stitches that are sure to steal the show at baby showers. Whether you have a couple of hours or a couple of weeks till the baby's due date—you'll find the perfect project in this book. And here's the best part: Little Crochet includes size ranging from 0–4+ years, so you can keep crocheting as the little ones in your life grow. Plus, Linda has included lots of wearable patterns for both boys and girls, with swatches showing alternate colorways sprinkled throughout. Each pattern is designed to spark your own creativity, complete with how-to instructions for adding your own crafty touches like sewing, embroidery, and appliqué. Work confidently from Linda's easy-to-follow instructions, clear stitch diagrams ,and schematics, and her illustrated guide to basic and advanced stitches and finishing techniques. Whether you’re new to crochet or experienced with a hook, you'll find these little designs a joy to stitch and share. From the Trade Paperback edition.

A charming collection of triangular, square, diamond-shaped, hexagonal, and circular blocks, all with a floral theme. There's something here to inspire every crochet fan, and is great for "on-the-go" crafters.

Create a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen, and a seriously chivalrous tiger . . . With just two weeks to go before her baby Edward’s due date, yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time, and a new obsession began. Over the next twelve months, the collection of crochet animals expanded week by week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete—with forty unique patterns. These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques, and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern, allowing crocheters to change their hooks and yarns to create four different sizes, making for 160 different possibilities. Be warned—these unlikely characters, made using a super-soft yarn in a sumptuous natural color palette, will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

Get hooked on crochet with this complete guide for beginners! First, discover all the tools and materials you'll need to start crocheting, including hook sizes and yarn weight guidelines. Next, learn basic crochet techniques and stitches with easy step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. You'll also learn how to crochet rounds, add new yarn, fasten off, and join pieces together. Then, learn how to read a crochet pattern, including abbreviations and symbols. Finally, follow the patterns to complete 27 simple crochet projects, from amigurumi creatures and baby gifts to accessories and home goods. Several patterns include step-by-step tutorials on special stitches or techniques used. The spiral binding allows the book to lie flat while in use. 128 pages

Super cute and super quick, these 4 knit and 2 crochet designs were created with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, the super bulky member of the Wool-Ease family. It has the feel, warmth, and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. Perfect for extra warm items, Wool-Ease Thick & Quick works up quickly, easily, and is an ideal yarn for beginners as well as advanced yarn crafters. Knit designs include the Cable Comfort Throw, Child's Bunny Motif Pullover, Snowstorm Hat, and Mixed Message Scarf. Crochet designs include the Speed Hook Shell Afghan and Whiter Shade of Pale Car Coat. Super Cute Super Quick (Leisure Arts #75336)

This accessible beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to start crocheting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Want to learn how to crochet but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Crochet for Beginners, adapted from Deborah Berger’s best-selling Crochet 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps. Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while actually making something, giving you the confidence to try another project. Super Easy Crochet for Beginners includes: Crochet basics How to get started Tools and materials Right-handed and left-handed crochet Basic crochet stitches How to read a crochet pattern Crochet tips and tricks Troubleshooting mistakes Fun beginner-level projects Crochet confidence This is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, yet it won’t overwhelm you with details and instruction you don’t need or want, so you can start enjoying your crochet hobby immediately.