These are my favorite books about crafts: knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlework, and other crafts. I own most of them, have used them all, and recommend them highly. If you click on a book, you'll get the Amazon information page.
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Knitting
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At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (The Yarn Harlot) Great one-page musings from the mind of an avid knitter. |
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Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter
by Elsebeth Lavold This is a classic for those of us who love Viking/Celtic designs (Celtic knots came from Vikings!). Elsebeth Lavold's cable and border designs are exquisite, as well as the many lovely sweater and hat patterns. Read more here. |
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Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
by Debbie Stoller Some of the cutest, funnest patterns I've seen (and made). |
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The Knitting Stitch & Motif Directory by Sue Pearce A great collection of knit stitches and charted motifs, in a handy little spiral-bound book. |
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The Wise Handbook of Knitting and Crocheting by Miriam Morrison Peake My go-to knit and crochet book. The many stitches and patterns are classic, interesting, and clearly explained. Read more here. |
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Crochet and Creative Design by Annette Feldman Bunches and bunches of crochet stitches, motifs, edgings, and corners. Includes Tunisian and filet crochet. An excellent book. |
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The Wise Handbook of Knitting and Crocheting by Miriam Morrison Peake My go-to knit and crochet book. The many stitches and patterns are classic, interesting, and clearly explained--every bit as much for crochet as for knitting. Read more here. |
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Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel
by Georgia Bonesteel I love lap quilting! It works with both hand and machine quilting. Once I tried this, I became a convert--never to go back to regular quilting. Read more here. |
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The Complete Book of Machine Quilting Second Edition
by Robbie & Tony Fanning An excellent book explaining the ins and outs of quilting with a sewing machine, plus some great projects. |
General Needlework
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The Complete Book of Needlecraft
by Janet Kirkwood A super compendium of how-to instructions, stitches, and projects for sewing, embroidery, knitting, and crochet. I'll admit it--I'm a stitch junkie. I love these books with bunches of stitches pictured and explained. |
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Complete Guide to Needlework (Reader's Digest)
by Virginia Colton Another collection of how-to instructions, stitches, and projects for even more crafts: embroidery, needlepoint, appliqué, patchwork, quilting, knitting, crochet, lace, macramé, and rug-making. |
 
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Tasha Tudor's Heirloom Crafts
by Tovah Martin, Richard Brown Exquisite home crafts by artist, Tasha Tudor. Read more here. |
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