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Cozy Stitches for Chilly Days

Fall is a great time of year to pick up a ball of yarn and some needles! Learn a new skill or find your next project with these knitting and crochet instructional books. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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  • Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the…
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  • Essential Crochet. Starter Stitches

    Portable Stitch Companion : Solids, Shells & Fans, Openwork & Lace, and Simple Edgings

    Leapman, Melissa,
    Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, [2025] — 746.43404 LEAPMAN
  • Creative Modern Crochet for the Home

    Stunning Projects Using Simple Techniques

    Djevdet, Lucy,
    Features 12 functional crochet projects, including hanging fruit baskets, a tactile blanket and pillow, a wall hanging, a lampshade, and a rug.
    Book, 2025Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited, 2025 — 746.434 DJEVDET
  • Romantic Knits

    16 Knitting Patterns for Blouses, Cardigans and Other Elegant Knitwear

    Arnesen, Helene,
    Fill your wardrobe with breathtaking handmade pieces that you will treasure for years to come. Knitwear designer Helene Arnesen is a master in combining simple knitting techniques with elegant details, such as billowing sleeves, ribbon ties and lace…
    Book, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., [2025] — 746.43204 ARNESEN
  • My Granny Square Wardrobe

    Stunning Designs to Crochet and Wear

    Sabido, Sam,
    Turn simple shapes into stylish makes and crochet your own colorful collection of 15 granny-square garments and accessories! With 15 contemporary and fun designs to suit all shapes and sizes, My Granny Square Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to…
    Book, 2025Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited 2025 — 746.434 SABIDO
  • Knit a Box of Socks

    24 Sock Knitting Patterns for Your Dream Box of Socks

    Lebouthillier, Julie Anne,
    Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations. Julie Anne Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns that are perfect for you to knit for yourself, friends and…
    Book, 2024Exeter [UK] : David and Charles, 2024 — 746.432 LEBOUTHILLIER
  • The Granny Square Crochet Bible

    Everything You Need to Know About How to Crochet Granny Squares

    Rowe, Lynne,
    Everything you need to know about how to crochet granny squares. The humble granny square is more popular than ever whether you are making clothes, blankets or accessories. This practical guide has everything you need to become a crochet granny…
    Book, 2025Exeter, England : David & Charles Publishing, 2025 — 746.434 ROWE
  • From knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are clear,…
    Book, 2024Wurundjeri Country ; Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Books, 2024 — 746.43204 FIFTY-TWO
  • Arctic Knits

    Jumpers, Socks, Hats, and Mittens

    Chan, Weichien,
    Weichien Chan aka thepetiteknitter lives in Iqaluit, which is known for its ice-capped mountains and tundra valleys.Combining her love for the outdoors and knitting, this book presents patterns for cozy jumpers, hats, and more that will keep you…
    Book, 2024London, UN : Quadrille, an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing, 2024 — 746.43043 CHAN
  • Knitters' and crocheters' favorite yarn-maker Brooklyn Tweed partners with some of the best designers working today to offer more than 20 patterns for making the perfect blanket or afghan. What could be more delightful than cuddling up under a…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Abrams, 2024 — 746.43043 FLOOD
  • Essential Crochet

    Next-level Stitches : Portable Stitch Companion : Textures, Colorwork, and Fancy Edgings

    Leapman, Melissa,
    In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for textures, colorwork, and fancy edgings. This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of…
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2025 — 746.43404 LEAPMAN
  • No-sew Mini Amigurumi

    40 Crochet Patterns for Super Cute, Super Small Plushies

    Tatu, Genna,
    Craft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to creating charismatic plushies, from…
    Book, 2025Salem, Massachusetts : Page Street Publishing Co., 2025 — 746.43404 TATU
  • Block-by-block Blankets and Afghans

    Rainbow Granny Square Designs to Crochet

    Perkins, Amanda,
    Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and…
    Book, 2025Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press, 2025 — 746.43404 PERKINS
  • The Beginner's Guide to Crochet Sweaters and Tops

    21 Easy Patterns for Stunning Handmade Garments

    Johansson, Emilia,
    In this no-fear guide, you'll master the basics of crochet garments through 21 patterns for impressive-looking sweaters, cardigans and tees. Crochet pro Emilia Johansson has designed these beautiful tops with beginners in mind, so each pattern…
    Book, 2024Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2024 — 746.43 JOHANSSON
  • Joyful Colorwork Socks

    25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear

    Stone, Charlotte (Knitter),
    Wear your passions loud and proud with these colorwork socks that are as fun to make as they are to wear! Colorwork sock maven Charlotte Stone is back with quirky patterns that knitters will love to bring to life, from beloved pets to favorite foods…
    Book, 2024Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, [2024] — 746.43204 STONE

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