Books & Patterns

This collection includes 16 dishcloth patterns designed to be made with US size 4 medium weight cotton yarn and size 7, 4 1/2mm, knitting needles. Beginner friendly book includes stitch guides and instructions with diagrams. Designs include: figure eights, square textures, slanted squares, stacked barrels, raised diamonds, shapely diamond, climbing lattice, ridges & lace, ridged furrows, lacy eyelets, textured ridges, eyelet rows, vertical stripes, basic diamonds, mini cables and simple weave. These nifty knits make great gifts for family and friends. Finished cloths measure approximately 9"x 9".

New baby on the way? What better time than to crochet a beautiful matching gift set for the precious little one with these 6 gorgeous baby blankets and matching accessories.

A new baby is guaranteed to get parents and grandparents reaching for their crochet hooks. Even those who may not have crocheted anything for years are suddenly inspired to create numerous handmade items for their new child or grandchild.
Sue Rawlinson of Sweet Pea Crochet has designed 6 beautiful, coordinated bundles for every occasion, from bringing the baby home to that all-important first outing.

• Each bundle includes a baby blanket plus 2 or 3 other gifts such as a soft bunny to cuddle, a pretty garland to hang, snuggly mittens, a baby bear comforter and matching cushions.

• With 20 projects in total, you are spoilt for choice, and each gift set is worked in coordinated colorways and styles.

• Along with illustrated crochet techniques, there are also suggestions for gifting and finishing touches such as crocheted ties to keep your blanket folded when you give it as a gift. The blanket ties can be embellished with mini pompoms, crochet hearts or crochet flowers. 

• Many of the smaller projects such as cozy beanie hats can be finished in an evening, so they are satisfying to make and even more satisfying to give away.

With pastel shades, simple designs and soft textures, parents, grandparents and friends will be reaching for their crochet hooks to make gorgeous handmade items for their bundle of joy.

If you're ready to knit sweaters, we've got the right book for you!  This cleverly structured book will help you choose and knit the right sweater for your skill level, while learning everything you need to step up your sweater knitting!

Sweater Success is the ultimate guide to knitting pullovers and cardigans, offering step-by-step guidance for creating personalized, well-fitted sweaters, whether you’re a beginner or experienced knitter.

From cast-on to the best sweater in your closet, learn to knit sweaters that you love with Knitatude in Sweater Success.

This ultimate knitting guide is designed to take you from casting on to completing your very own handmade wardrobe. Within its pages, author Chantal Miyagishima (@Knitatude) shares her expert advice and practical guidance so you can create beautiful, perfectly fitted sweaters with ease—even if you’re new to sweater knitting.

Packed with tips and tricks for everything from choosing the right yarn to adjusting your gauge, Sweater Success ensures that your sweaters turn out exactly how you want them to. With six beginner-friendly patterns and detailed guidance on customization, you’ll be able to knit pullovers and cardigans that reflect your unique style. Chantal’s friendly, down-to-earth approach makes this book the perfect companion for anyone ready to master sweater knitting.

Inside you’ll find:

• Comprehensive instructions for sweater knitting: Learn how to choose fibers, swatch for gauge, and block your garments for a perfect finish.
• Six stylish patterns with expert guidance throughout: Knit beautiful pullovers and cardigans with confidence.
• Customization tips and techniques: Adjust other patterns to create garments that fit your body perfectly.
• Care and storage advice: Keep your handmade knits looking great for years to come with Chantal’s expert care tips.

Whether you’re knitting your first sweater or adding new pieces to your handmade wardrobe, Sweater Success gives you the tools to create cozy, stylish knitwear you’ll love to wear.

Tired of the same old granny square blankets? Totally over ripples? Zig-zagged to absolute death?  This new book is full of fantastic modern crochet options that allow you to design your own lovely and modern crochet blanket. 

Create thousands of different striped blankets in crochet with this unique mix-and-match approach. Combine the band patterns in myriad ways for modern homewares, including blankets, throws, table runners and more.

Create one-of-a-kind striped modular blankets with this unique mix-and-match approach.

Featuring 100 crochet strip patterns for modern striped blankets, this book opens up a world of design possibilities for crochet blankets, as you how you choose to combine the strips is completely up to you!

Making modular blankets is not a new concept, but most books tend to focus on granny squares to do this. By crocheting individual strips instead, you can achieve a much more modern look, with pattern, color and texture variations tailored to suit your individual style. Working in this modular way makes crocheting blankets achievable, portable and fun, as each strip is worked along the short edge, making long starting chains a thing of the past!

Each strip pattern is given in US crochet terms, with written pattern and chart for making a standard throw-blanket-width strip (40in/100cm across). Advice is given on adjusting the width of the strips for smaller or larger blankets.

Colorwork is a big category of knitting, with so many different techniques and so many fun looks, but it’s a lot to learn and it can seem overwhelming sometimes.  Building in Color by Michelle Hunter breaks down 10 different colorwork techniques into manageable panels, with the goal of having a gorgeous multicolored throw at the end of the project!  You’ll learn so much and have so much fun doing it!  Included are patterns for 10 different panels, plus instructions for tips, tricks, techniques and finishing.

DK weight yarn is called for and we recommend Bryson Variations, Plymouth DK Merino Superwash, HiKoo CoBaSi DK, or Malabrigo Arroyo

We love a good baby pattern, and this book is full of the sweetest little baby crochet patterns.  We GASPED when we saw it and we know you'll fall in love with it!

In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, subtle colours, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4.

Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender neutral.

Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously – the ultimate handmade baby gift.

Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you.

As well as the extensive pattern collection, at the back of the book is a detailed techniques section, where you will learn all the basic and special stitches needed to create the amazing textures, including ribbing, ruffles, bobbles, shells and more.

This comprehensive guide to baby crochet will give you a wealth of patterns at your fingertips, allowing you to hone your skills on a small scale while making garments that the little people in your life will love to be seen in.

Discover the relaxing world of knitting with this all-in-one kit—Cozy Knitting includes an instruction book with easy-to-learn projects, two knitting needles, and multi-colored yarn.

Everything you need to get started knitting scarves is included in this captivating set. Learn how to knit with easy scarf designs for early success and complete one scarf with the included yarn. Move on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. The instruction book begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of knitting, and then continues with five step-by-step projects, including a garter stitch scarf, loosely knit scarf, lace scarf, and a directional block scarf.

This kit includes:

• 48-page instruction book
• Yarn (150m)
• 2 knitting needles

Take out your needles and yarn and join the amazing community of knitters.

So many people ask how they can become better knitters, and there is no better or quicker way to get a lot of knitting knowledge quickly than to work squares of different techniques.  Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter is a great step toward improving your knitting skills, and you end up with a gorgeous multi-textured throw!  With patterns for 12 different squares and lots of instructions for tips, tricks, and techniques, you’ll be a rock star knitter by the time you're finished! 

Designed for worsted to aran weight yarn.  We recommend Berroco Vintage, Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton, or Woolstok Worsted.

Hungry for new knitting techniques? Try knitting brioche!

Knitting Brioche is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide will take you from your first brioche stitches to your first (or hundredth) project, and even to designing with brioche stitch, if you desire. Whether you’re new to brioche knitting or experienced at “brioching,” author Nancy Marchant provides the information and inspiration you need.

Inside Knitting Brioche, you’ll find:

   • Detailed instructions and step-by-step photos that will guide you through all of the techniques you’ll need for brioche knitting.
   • A stitch dictionary including 60 beautiful stitch patterns with many multicolor options.
   • 25 patterns for garments and accessories, all made with brioche stitches, some combined with other design elements including cables, lace, intarsia and more!