Learn more than 130 fully-illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for your home and to wear.
Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, The Crochet Book has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, soft furnishings, and toys. Get to grips with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces. Practise your newly-learned skills on simple projects as you move through the book, or dive straight into the dedicated projects chapter, which includes amigurumi, toy designs, blankets, cushions, and individual clothing for children and adults.
Newly updated with a fresh design and six new projects, The Crochet Book is both a perfect guide for beginners and an invaluable resource for more practised crocheters.
About Claire Montgomerie
Claire Montgomerie is a textiles designer specializing in crochet and knitting. She has written many best-selling books on these topics, and also styles and edits the UK craft magazine Inside Crochet.
- The Beginner's Guide to Crochet has now sold over 54k copies;
- The Granny Square Card Deck sold out before its publication date and has now sold over 250k copies worldwide, in 12 different languages, topping best-seller lists around the world!
- The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck published in May 2025 and has so far sold 100k copies;
- The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck published in November 2025 and has so far sold over 50k copies copies.
Claire lives in Cambridgeshire.
Check out her website: clairemontgomerie.com and Instagram: @clairemontyknits
