iCrochet: Museum quality hats, scarves, purses

Crochet creations raised to the level of fine art -- 9 designs to satisfy your urge for creative expression. In addition to the beautiful photography and clear instructions, each issue of the iCrochet series also includes featurettes, tips, ideas, and inspiration: istyle -- Wardrobe Busters: One fabulous piece, multiple unique looks. icare -- It's your world; learn how to change it. iread -- Book and leaflet reviews of the hottest titles on the shelf. iwonder -- Get an insider's take on the artistic, the crafty, and the vogue. 9 designs: Shorty Fuchsia Mufflet, Botticelli Hat, Mona Lisa Bag, Baroque Scarflette, Van Gogh Cap, Paint Box Clutch, Rococo Scarflette, Pretty-As-A-Picture Cap, and Moulin Rouge Ruffle.

New Ideas for Today's Crochet

I don't crochet much, but this book has some really cute things in it. Cute for my daughters and granddaughters, and even some nice vests, shawls and coats that I like the look of. It is really exciting to see crochet modernizing their styles. This is really nice stuff!

Forget those granny-square ponchos, afghans, and doilies that grandma used to make: these projects are up-to-date and in style, designed to appeal to the millions of crocheters who want to create items with a fresh young sensibility. And, they’ll be thoroughly hooked from the moment they set eyes on these sexy garments and fantastic jewelry that come right off the pages of the latest glamour magazines. There’s nothing like it on the market: pages and pages of stunning photographs showcase such trendy pieces as a little black dress with “fur” trim, a corset top, a bikini, and a faux-leather backless shirt with matching skirt. Easy-to-follow instructions by two of the best-known authors in the field will entice beginners as well as more advanced crocheters.

35 projects!!

Romantic Looks Crochet

You'll fall in love with the pretty, feminine looks in this stylish crochet collection from Better Homes and Gardens®. From timeless sweaters, skirts, and shrugs accented with picots, ruffles, and open mesh work to trendy must-have accessories, you'll find plenty of designs to add just the right touch to your wardrobe.

Jackets for the Real You

"That’s you all over!" is what you say when someone has on the perfect outfit, the outfit that captures the person's personality and style completely. These six sweaters (fashion classics? or classics made fashionable?) can be dressed up or down, depending on your plans for the day. Take a look and find the sweater that's totally you.

Cozy Crochet Coats

Ready for a change of wardrobe? Crochet puts you ahead of the trends! Wear a turquoise-and-red Aztec Coat -- an easy sweep of color that swings from the shoulders. Wrap yourself in rocket-red stripes with a Quick & Cozy Jacket, or put on a dash of panache when you wear a Long Duster in warm brown. If tradition is more your cup of tea, the Lacy Coat will keep you toasty. All four coats are nice complements to your favorite casual clothes, so wear them with jeans or that remix skirt that you’ve been admiring. The instructions are user-friendly. The talent for creating fashion is all yours. 4 designs to crochet: Aztec Coat (one size fits most women), Quick & Cozy Jacket (sizes S-M-L), Long Duster (sizes S-M-L-XL), and Lacy Coat (sizes S-M-L).

Jackets for the Real You

Oh, the luxury of dressing to suit yourself! With these four designs, you can choose your mood and choose your look. Or crochet all four coats and give yourself the freedom to change your mind. It’s your prerogative.

Crochet Squared

You're a one-of-a-kind woman, and you deserve to wrap yourself in glamorous wearable art that's as unique as you are.

This book is good for beginners and more experienced crocheters. It includes a comprehensive guide covering all the skills you need, over 30 unique crochet projects, and a helpful section on conversion charts, internet resources and a yarn substitution guide.

Projects are simple single crochet squares and rectangles to make everything from a scarf to a sophisticated jack. You will also find body wraps, shawls, ponchoes, baby garments, slippers, hats and bags.

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang

Forget ugly afghans and dainty doilies and think luxurious throws and sumptuous sweaters. You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious—things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your "I could never do that" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy—from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys.

In hip style, this guide covers:

• All kinds of yarns and materials, and the tools of the trade
• The basic stitches, shaping, finishing techniques, blocking, and more
• Simple projects that give you close-to-instant gratification and more complex ones that take some commitment
• Suggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project

Intone your creative mantra and get your hooks into a terrific project. With Not Your Mama's Crochet, you won't just make unique, chic items—you'll make a statement.

Creative Crochet

Clever Ways to Use Your Yarn Stash!

Find new ways to use your yarn stockpiles in this creative approach to crochet. Combine leftover yarns, single skeins, scraps, and more into stylish wearables and accents—all while making room for more yarn!

Twenty projects open up dozens of possibilities for creating one-of-a-kind cardigans, pullovers, purses, jackets, and more.

Designs are based on simple, basic stitches and silhouettes for quick and easy results

Skirts!

Knit or crochet these beautiful stylish skirts. Patterns are lacy, feminine, and easy to make. Lengths range from below the knee to floor length, and are for daytime wear or evening dress in classic styles. The full-color, 16-page book includes 5 projects (3 crochet, 2 knit). Sizes S to 2X.

Crochet Vests Made Easy

Crochet vests for all seasons with any of the 11 patterns in this book. From pullover to full button front vests, you get the patterns, complete instructions, and a materials list in this full-color, 32-page book. A stitch guide is also included.

Fabulous & Flirty Crochet

features 20 of new sweater and accessory patterns for women. You'll find patterns that showcase designer Katherine Lee's signature design style - flattering, fitted shapes, lovely textures, sophisticated colors, and lots of sexy detailing.
* The patterns range from beginner to advanced.
* Katherine Lee used great, more classic yarns and included general yarn information for each pattern, so yarn substitutions are easier.
* There are beautiful color photos of every project, plus close-ups so you can see the stitch pattern details.
* Crochet symbols, as well as written-out instructions, are included for every stitch pattern.

Simplicity With Style

Crochet your way to style with the nine fabulous and fashionable designs featured in this terrific collection from some of today’s top crochet designers. Whether you like fun and funky or traditionally trendy, you’re sure to find a style and size to suit your every fashion need. Designs include tunics, cardigans and pullovers made using a variety of yarns -- from bulky to sport-weight -- and cotton thread. Complete instructions for each pattern include specific yarn types and a wide range of sizes.

Weekend Casuals to Crochet

Capture your casual weekend style in crochet today! These unique details and flattering silhouettes will put these 6 designs at the top of your fashion list! Projects use a variety of yarns and can be made in many different sizes. 16 pages; full color throughout. Instructions are for S–XL.

Crochet from the Heart: Quick Projects for Generous Giving

Get inspired to crochet for a good time and a good cause! These easy crocheted accessories make ideal gifts for friends, family, and charities—and will brighten the life of the maker and the recipient alike. Eighteen projects are perfect for whipping up in multiples, or for making one quick gift. Designs include baby blankets and booties, plus hats, scarves, bags, and even pet beds. Includes basic how-tos for those new to crochet, as well as a list of charities that accept crocheted donations

First Crochet: Projects for Beginners

Curious about crochet? This comprehensive introduction will guide beginners from first loop to last seam. Start with basic stitches; then move on to creating fashion-forward designs or warm and cozy gifts—both guarantee success on the first try.
Twenty projects include stylish garments, baby clothes, and decor items.
Illustrated "workshops" present techniques with close-up photos and easy-to-understand text.
Foldout flaps reveal key information for quick reference—never get lost in a pattern.

Crochet Aran Sweaters.

Yes, it's true—you can create the classic style of Aran sweaters with crochet! These luxurious designs look and feel just like knitted garments.

• Ten sweaters and vests feature texture-filled stitch patterns

• Patterns introduce cables, bobbles, seed stitches, and more

• Includes step-by-step crochet stitches, plus simple projects for first-time crocheters

More Crocheted Aran Sweaters

It was proven in Crocheted Aran Sweaters—you can create the traditional look of knitted Aran sweaters in crochet! This popular author returns with more Aran-style designs featuring all-new stitch patterns.

Give a fresh twist to this fashion classic with 13 beautiful sweater and vest patterns.

Create the look of knitted cables, bobbles, moss stitches, and more in crochet.

Use the helpful step-by-step stitch guide for easy reference.

Fun & Funky Crochet

Crochet is hot on the catwalk—and this hip collection of crocheted clothing and accessories will put the "Wow!" into any wardrobe. Fashion-forward crocheters will fall in love with these designs. Crochet 30 trendy projects, from hats, bags, and belts to a choker and even a daring bikini. Customize items you already own by adding crocheted edgings, collars, and cuffs. Get a complete introduction to basic techniques, plus advice on yarns and hooks .

Easy Living Crochet

Crochet 67 creative projects including afghans, sweaters, bags, totes, beautiful jewelry, delicate greeting cards, lovely home accents, fun projects for babies and kids, plus fabulous fashions and accessories for the whole family. Full-color softcover book has 176 pages.

Hip to Crochet

23 Contemporary Projects for Today's Crocheter by Judith L. Swartz

Crochet is back, and it's more popular than ever. Judith Swartz, knitwear designer, teacher, and author of the best seller, Hip to Knit, transforms this traditional handcraft with 23 fashion-savvy garments and home accessories in a color palette that is cosmopolitan chic. Get started with a chapter on basic crochet stitch techniques, hook sizes, yarn gauges, and finishing techniques. Then, using fine to worsted-weight yarns of mohair, kid mohair, merino, angora blends, or linen, crochet a few simple scarves and hats before tackling more advanced projects. Presented with easy, step-by-step instructions—plus ample illustrations and beautiful photos—projects include a Bohemian Coat Sweater, a Mohair Hat (with or without cuffs), Retro Bed Slippers, a Block-on-Block Skirt, an Easy Pullover Sweater, a Timeless Tank Top, a Zigzag Scarf, Striped Mittens, and an assortment of trend-setting bags. Also included are baskets, pillows, and a throw to add a stylish twist to your home décor. Projects can be personalized and modified to your taste with a variety of yarn types and colors, and with your choice of embellishments. Crochet is the new knitting, and this book will get you hooked.

Crocheted Trendy Tops

4 Sleek and cool crochet tops using comfortable sport weight yarns. These should work up fast. Be great under suits for the office or over jeans for a walk around the park.

Blue Ribbon Crochet

176 pages, 8" x 10.75", full color, softcover.
A beautiful collection of crochet projects. This would be a nice gift for a crocheter, too. Chapter 1 is afghans, 2 is jackets, sweaters, purses, accessories and jewelry; 3 is heirloom doilies, valances, edgings, runners and coverlets; 4 is for babies and newborns; 5 is toys; and 6 is more home decor items and coverlets. And true to today's crochet trend, these projects are updated, stylish or cute, whatever the item is. Beautiful FULL color photographs that make your crochet finger itch!

Cozy Crochet from Melisssa Leapman

118 pages, 8.75" x 8", full color, softcover.
Another great book from Melissa Leapman. 26 projects from fashion to home decor. The table of contents shows beginner projects, home decor, clothing, accessories, toys, hats, nostalgic egings and more. There are some really beautiful things in this book. If you have Melissa's other books, you will want this one too!

Classic Crochet Vests

96 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", full color, softcover.

note from Angelika. Never will you look at crochet the same again. Nancie's Vests are VERY classy and just beautiful!! Every crocheter must have this book, and the wanna-be crocheters will be delighted at these styles. I myself am not a big crocheter, but some of these vests make me itch to start another project! And crochet projects are FAST!

Crochet with Style

Fun-to-Make Sweaters for All Seasons from designer Melissa Leapman. Beautiful and stylish sweaters for hot summers and cold winters. Melissa has really done a beautiful job with these stunning, but simple crochet garments. Sure to knock the socks off your friends!

Crochet Your Way

by Susan Levin

A popular upscale collection of Crochet Patterns.  Over 40 projects for the home and family, including a "learn-to-crochet" afghan.  Easy to understand text and symbols with special instructions for left-hand crocheters.

This book has a really nice extensive section of stitch techniques in clear diagrams.  The Unique Techniques includes filet crochet, multicolor techniques, and more. 

Patterns show off beautiful combinations of color and stitch close-ups, as well as design ideas. 

Patterns include a learn to crochet afghan of different stitch squares, perfect for a take-along project, pullovers, hats, jackets, shoulder bags, tunics, tee tops and so much more. Yarns used are a variety of easily accessible yarns such as K1C2, Lion, Muench, Patons and more.