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Crochet and Knitting Books Mikey Owns


Updated: May 22, 2023

Mikey has a vast collection of books that he has collected over the years. His first book was purchased when he was fourteen years old. The rest of the books he bought and/or received from the conception of The Crochet Crowd in 2008. The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches by Lyric Books Limited. I learned to crochet from the UK perspective, being Canadian. In the past, Canadians have moved onto North American / US terms. There are two books of this same name now—one in UK Terms and one in US Terms. Most of the basic stitches I know originated from this book until my mid-thirties.

Realistically, some books are great resources, while others only target a project. Purchasing books support the designers as well. As an author, it takes tens of thousands of books to sell to be adequately compensated for the time and work involved. Support your designers. Many designers also make free patterns on various websites.

Crochet and Knitting Books Mikey Owns
The Crochet Crowd Book Cover

The Crochet Crowd Book, our only published book, was released in August 2021. It took a year to put the book together. Initially, the publisher just wanted a biography-based book without patterns. However, being a crochet teacher, Daniel and I were adamant that crochet patterns be designed and included in the book. The book is a mix of our backstory and designs.

This is the only book we have. We have hundreds of free patterns available online through this website.

The books are in alphabetical order. The books I use for resources most often are bold and are stitch resource guides. I don’t collect many garment books as I am more interested in basics and items I don’t wear.

I have a rule not to purchase or review books for monetization rewards. We don’t use Amazon Affiliates for the references below. You can look up the title and author online for more details.

Mikey’s Personal Library

Crochet Pattern and Resource Books

Most of my inspiration for design and future patterns comes from the design team at Yarnspirations, watching them play with stitches. It gives me ideas for the future when I find a concept I enjoy.


50 Fabulous Crochet Bobbles, Popcorns and Puffs by Leisure Arts

52 Crochet Gifts by Kristin Omdahl

75 Lace Crochet Motifs by Caitlin Sainio

99 Granny Squares to Crochet by Leisure Arts

100 Colorful Granny Squares to Crochet by Leonie Morgan

100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet by Leonie Morgan

100 Snowflakes to Crochet by Caitlin Sainio

150 Knit and Crochet Motifs by Heather Lodinsky

150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans by Jan Eaton

2014 Calendar (Cue Cards Box) by Accord Publishing

A Bouquet of Bernat Afghans to Knit and Crochet by Bernat Handicrafter

AmigurumME (cute crochet people) by Allison Hoffman

Amigurumi Circus by AmigurumeePatterns.net

Animal Heads by Vanessa Mooncie

Animal Stool Crochet Part 1 by Haakpret, Anja Toonen

Animal Stool Crochet Part 2 by Haakpret, Anja Toonen

Around The Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman

Beastly Crochet by Brenda K.B. Anderson

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs by Edit Eckman

Blings & Things for Dogs by Annie’s Attic

Blooming Crochet Hats by Shauna-Lee Graham

Blueprint Crochet Sweaters by Robyn Chachula

Crochet Adorned by Linda Permann

Colorful Crochet Lace by Mary Jane Hall

Colorful Wayuu Bags to Crochet by Search Press

Connect the Shapes by Edie Eckman

Crochet Animals Big and Small by Red Heart

Crochet Animals Rugs by Ira Rott

Crochet Cafe Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns (food stuffies) by Lauren Espy

Crochet Christmas Stockings by Grace Kaplan

Crochet Cute Critters by Sarah Zimmerman

Crochet for Barbie Doll by Nicky Epstein

Crochet Kaleidoscope by Sandra Eng

Crochet Patterns by Herrschners

Crochet So Fine by Kristin Omdahl

Crochet Southwest Spirit by Susan Kennedy

Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell

Crochet Stitch Guide by Jean Leinhauser & Mary Ann Frits

Crochet Wreaths and Garlands by Kate Eastwood

Edwards Menagerie by Kerry Lord

Edwards Menagerie Birds by Kerry Lord

Every Which Way Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman

Handmade Hugs by Daisy Farm Crafts

Hats, Scarves and Bags by Beehive

Interlocking Crochet by Tanis Galik

Interweave Crochet Collection of Favorite Designs by Marcy Smith

Kawaii Crochet (amigurumi stuffies) by Melissa Bradley

Learn to Tapestry Crochet by Maria Isabel

Let’s Go Camping by Kate Bruning

Modern Crochet Mandalas by Interweave

Panel by Panel Afghans by Leisure Arts

Reversible Color Crochet by Laurinda Reddig

Round and Round The Crochet Hook by Emily Littlefair

Super Stitches Crochet by Jennifer Campbell and Ann-Marie Bakewell

Sweet Crochet by Sandrine Deveze

Tapestry Crochet and More (Wayuu Crochet Technique) by Maria Gullberg

The Big Book of Granny Squares by Tracey Lord

The Big Book of Little Amigurumi by Ana Paula Rimoli

The Crochet Wildlife Guide (amigurumi) by Phillip Ha and Jeff Wiehler

The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs by Linda P. Schapper

The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches by Lyric Books (Both UK and US Editions)

Treasury of Afghans by Bernat

Unexpected Afghans by Robyn Chachula

Unicorn Dragons and More by Meteoor Books

Use Up That Yarn! by Drew Emborsky aka The Crochet Dude

Waterfall Crochet Charts for Dishcloths by Joanne C. Gonzalez

Waterfall Crochet Granny Squares by Joanne C. Gonzalez

Whimsical Stitches (amigurumi characters) by Lauren Espy


Knit Pattern and Resource Books

200 Fair Isle Motifs

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches by Hitomi Shida

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel

Japanese Knitting Patterns for Sweaters, Scarves and More by Michiyo

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Gayle Roehm

Japanse Lace Stitches by Nihon Vogue, Gayle Roehm

Knit in the Round by Company’s Coming

The Big Book of Knit Stitches by Editors of Martingale


Other Yarn-Based Books

Hello! Macrame by Samantha Grenier

I Can’t Believe I’m Loom Knitting by Leisure Arts

I Taught Myself to Loom Knit by Boye

Learn to Knit Cables on Looms by Isela Phelps

Learn to Knit on Long Looms by Anne Bipes

Macrame Hangings Lee Originals by Thelma Lee

Macrame Original Reflections by Thelma Lee

Macrame West by Margo Kaplin and Curt Hunsaker

Loom Knitting Primer by Isela Phelps

Railway Knitting Workbook by Dela Wilkins

More Knitting Wheel Fashions (loom knitting) by Leisure Arts

To Knot – Not to Knot (macrame) by Bob Lewis and Jackie Day

Tunisian Crochet Basic and Textured Stitches by Petra Tornack-Zimmerman

Tunisian Crochet Colored and Striped Stitches by Petra Tornack-Zimmerman

Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide by Kim Guzman

Tunisian Stitch Afghans by Premier Yarns



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