whats ur favorite crochet book??

[gavinsmom]

I want to get one that I'm going to get a LOT of use out of .. so whats ur favorite crochet book??

[gavinsmom]

woops i guess i posted this in the wrong area I thought I was in other crochet topics ... sorry.... but I guess u are helping me to find a good book:lol

[natalie058]

Just one?? I guess it'd be Barden's Crochet Stitch Bible. (Sorry no link, I'm at work right now)

 

If I could add one more I'd also throw in Kooler's Encycolpedia of Crochet.

[Catana]

Yup, Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet. I have others i like, but that's the one that's the most all round useful.

[MarvieN]

I don't have access to many crochet books over here (Germany) other than ordering from the net, which I don't like to do unless I've seen a book in person so I know if I really really want it or not (I'm such a cheapskate rofl) but I have to say, I actually prefer the 'net! Other than this site, I love

 

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

 

http://www.stitchguide.com (they have video clips of someone crocheting stitches! Love this lol)

 

Between these three sites and reading crochet blogs, I honestly feel no great need for crochet books at this point lol. ?But that's just me

[gavinsmom]

Okay add more books ... I wont limit you to just one I want to know ALL of your favorites :

[natalie058]

With links, this time -

 

The aforementioned Bible and Encyclopedia are my favorite all around books. Another one I've seen good reviews of is the Crocheter's Companion, but every time I look at it I pass because I feel like most of the info I know/have in other places.

 

There are alot of other crochet books I like but they're not as broad.

 

200 Blocks - I love it for inspiration even though I'm not huge on granny squares

Cool Crochet - Up to date clothes patterns

Hip to Crochet - lots of different projects, good range in style and skill

Crochet School - good compendium (I love that word!) of methods and skills. Great for beginners but also good to refer back to.

Candy Blankies - all baby blankies. i adore this book.

 

I'll stop now.

[gavinsmom]

LoL I really dont mind all the links ... now my husband I'm sure he doesnt want me going out and buying 8 books but I would love to

 

I do have a question tho are there any patterns in the bible or encyclopedia or is it all stiches??

[natalie058]

The encyclopedia does have a pretty decent selection of patterns. The stitch bible doesn't though, that's just 200+ stitches....

[yarncat]

 

Good mix of patterns for yarn and thread.One of the first books I ever bought.