1) Crochet Unravelled by Claire Bojczuk http://goo.gl/DHw49u
Brilliant for complete beginners, but I even learnt a few things from it myself! Contains written and illustrated instructions for both left and right handers. The book is small but really well written and super clear. Charts, diagrams and patterns make this a great wee book to give as a gift for someone learning. Parlour Yarns have just started selling these little gems at £6.99
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| Diana Patchwork Scarf by Nancy Said |
2) Compendium of Crochet techniques by Jan Eaton http://goo.gl/2shi1D
Anything by Jan Eaton is a winner all round. She is so accomplished and wise - having all her hints and tips in this fabulous book is like having a guru in your living room channelling crochet expertise through your fingertips.
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| Skye Multiway Scarf by Nancy Said |
3) The Essential Handbook of Crochet Stitches by Betty Barnden http://goo.gl/T4EuTm
As you may already know by now I love charts and I bless the computer program which allows for them to be printed in abundance! This book is beautiful, simple and yet detailed. There isn't a stitch you won't want to try. Even the broomstick lace appears easy in it. Two well-thumbed pages in my copy are pages 112 and 113, Sea Stitch and Mophead Stitch - pretty addictive!
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| Cairo scarf by Nancy Said using Mophead stitch and Flower Fringe by Kristin Omdahl |
4) 200 Crochet Blocks by Jan Eaton http://goo.gl/D2Csvc
One of the first books I ever bought for myself, and now I don't know where I would be without it. Work your way through each of these blocks and you will become an expert. There's no substitute for experience, and this book invites you to give it a go. There are instructions for which styles to add together and recommended colour combinations. At the back of the book are a few very useful border techniques to finish your blanket or project. If you don't already have this book, order it immediately!
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| Midnight in Paris Waistcoat by Nancy Said |
5) The Finer Edge by Kristin Omdahl http://goo.gl/4py
This book is a little more advanced and yet simple to follow. The borders in it are beautiful enough to make alone and the patterns to apply them to are well worth doing. Kristin Omdahl is my crochet twin (I like to believe anyway) as she loves all the fine and frilly works as I do. I also love to make her Belize Wrap http://goo.gl/aVRbMn which is one of the most fun projects I've made to date. You may only refer too this book occasionally, but I can assure you that when you add one of these borders to any of your projects, it will be instantly elevated from lovely to outstanding!
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| Jade Glovelets by Nancy Said |
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