How to Find the Best Crochet Pattern Books

Crochet Motifs

There are so many crochet pattern books on the market, it's difficult to know which ones to choose. The thing is, almost anyone can make a crochet pattern and market it. If you want patterns that you can work into anything you want, a good place to start is by working with crochet motifs.

Things You'll Need

• A desire to learn crochet skills

Instructions

1. Think about what sort of crochet pattern you'd like. If it is something straightforward, such as a baby blanket, go ahead and buy a book devoted to that one thing. Chances are, you can find something that works for you. If you are just beginning to learn to crochet, make sure it has beginner-level patterns before purchasing.

2. If you are not sure what kind of pattern you want, but are just learning, get a crochet book targeted towards beginners. You'll find simple projects made with easy to find materials. You'll learn how to crochet scarves, hats and other simple items with these crochet patterns.

3. The best kind of crochet pattern book is the type where you can ultimately come up with your own free crochet patterns. If this is your goal, consider getting a book of crochet motifs. You can make a variety of things just by crocheting squares, circles and triangles. For example, a triangle can be a shawl! You simply vary the number of crochet stitches you make between that and half of a crocheted bikini top.

4. Check the reviews on the crochet pattern book you are thinking of buying. If you are a beginner, reviewers will let you know if the book is difficult to follow or easy. Check the resources below for some excellent crochet pattern books. Happy hooking!

Tips & Warnings

• Get a crochet pattern book that has been published recently so that the styles are up to date.

• Do check out the excellent crochet resources below.

• Make sure that your pattern book isn't published by a yarn brand. If you are limited to using a certain brand of yarn, your choices in colors and textures will be limited.

Resources

• 144 Crochet Motifs
• Crocheted Flowers
• The Happy Hooker