‘A Little Course in Crochet‘ from Dorling Kindersley is the perfect book for anyone wanting to make a start in crochet.
This lovely hardback book takes you from your very first steps in crochet, through to quite advanced techniques. This is not a quick guide, but a very detailed 192 pages of clear diagrams, pictures and explanations.
The book includes complete projects as well as techniques.
Please note that the book is written in UK crochet terminology, although it does include an explanation of US crochet terminology, so I don’t recommend this book for US customers. Do ask if you have any questions about this – it is a common area of confusion for beginners.
Cheryll (verified owner) –
Clare’s description of this book is spot on, and I’m really glad I bought myself a copy. I try to stick to UK crochet terminology (it’s all too easy to get confused!) so this works well for me. The illustrations are clear and it’s helpful to have the beginner/intermediate/advanced levels clearly marked. Although suitable for newbies like me, the book does include more advanced techniques so I can see this becoming my ‘go to’ reference tool for crochet. It’s hardback, and durable enough to stand a lot of use. The relatively compact size makes it very convenient for tucking alongside whatever crochet project I happen to be working on (there are several of these in the book, all of which look appealing). It would make a lovely gift, but I’m definitely keeping this copy for myself!