INSPIRING BOOKS

CROCHET AT WORK

KATE MC CULLY (£14.99, GMC Publications) This book contains 20 fun, customisable dolls to crochet – you can choose the body shape, skin and hair colour, hair style, and outfit. Each doll has been dressed in clothing that reflects an aspirational career, so they’re perfect for adults wanting to crochet for little ones who say, ‘When I grow up, I want to be a…’ Projects include: chef, doctor, vet, explorer, astronaut, soldier, teacher and firefighter.

COMFORTABLE CROCHET SOCKS

SASCHA BLASE VAN WAGTENDONK (£18.95, Stackpole Books) Here are the secrets to perfect-fitting, soft, stretchy crochet socks. You’ll find 10 patterns designed for the ultimate in style and comfort. All patterns are in a range of sizes from babies through to adult. Try cable and lace stitches, chevrons, or a cute little bear sock. Change the yarn colours to personalise, and crochet socks for the whole family.

THE NEW CROCHET STITCH DICTIONARY

NELE BRAAS & EVELINE HETTY BURKART (£21.95, Stackpole Books) This is the ultimate collection of crochet stitch inspiration! 440 stitches are presented in colour, each with a sample swatch of the fabric and charted instructions with notes and detailed chart keys. Divided into 10 chapters by the type of stitches, such as shells, waves and chevrons, openwork, cables and textures, this collection is well organised and presented in an easy-to-use fashion.

FRENCH KNITTING KARINE THIBOULT

DEMESSENCE (£12.99, David & Charles) This beautiful book will get kids (and adults!) excited to try out a traditional craft in a brand new way. Using a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill (purchased separately) that makes light work of knitting i-cords, create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words.