1. Pica Pau 3
If you know someone who loves cute little animals, this book—featuring all kinds of adorable creatures designed by Yan Schenkel—makes the perfect Christmas gift. With this crochet book, you can crochet 20 different creatures with the cutest details, such as a snail with a shell shaped like a citrus fruit! This book is suitable for intermediate or advanced crafters.
2. Crochet à la Bloemen – Circles & Colors
Circles, circles, circles. Karin Bloemen can’t get enough of them in her latest crochet book. Karin is usually seen on stage or on television, but in addition to her extensive career as a performer, she’s also an avid Haakster. In *Crochet à la Bloemen – Circles & Colors*, circles naturally take center stage. With 20 crochet patterns, you can make cardigans, sweaters, bags, and even a cheerful little hat! This crochet book is also suitable for beginners.
3. I knit, you knit, we knit
In this book, Maartje Bos invites people to take up knitting. *I Knit, You Knit, We Knit* is filled with 12 beautiful Knitting Patterns for Scarves, Hats, Socks, Sweaters, Cardigans, and Turtlenecks. For each Knitting Pattern, you can choose between an easy or a challenging version, making this book perfect for crafters of all skill levels!
4. Christel's Favorites
"Christel's Favorites" is a book filled with Crochet Patterns for adorable Amigurumi creatures. It’s a collection of the best Patterns from all the books Christel Krukkert has written. From an adorable little pirate monkey to a cute little sheep, there are all kinds of fun creatures in there, and they’re all equally adorable!
5. Lace - Knitting Lace for Beginners
As the title suggests, this book is perfect for people who want to get started with lace knitting, a special art form within knitting that allows you to create the illusion of lace using specific techniques and methods. This craft book is filled with 12 stylish patterns.
6. Lots of Adventures with Dendennis Crochet
"Lots of Adventures with Dendennis" is another book filled with Amigurumi figures. You won’t finish this one anytime soon, because there are no fewer than 30 Crochet Patterns in this book for you to get started on! These Crochet Patterns are also divided into six themes, so your little cuddly toys will all have different personalities. You’ll learn the basic patterns first, so this craft book is suitable for all skill levels.
7. Rico Embroidery Book 178 Sakura Sakura
Rico Embroidery Book 178: Sakura Sakura is inspired by the cherry blossom season in Japan and offers plenty of inspiration for various embroidery projects. For anyone who wants to create a beautiful, Japanese-inspired atmosphere, this embroidery book is a must-have to put under the Christmas tree!
8. Crocheting Flying Friends
In this crochet book by Bas den Braver, you’ll meet all kinds of cheerful little creatures that feel right at home in the air. Think, for example, of a colorful bird of paradise or fairies in various themes. This book also makes a great gift for a beginner Haakster.
9. Amigurumi by the Sea
Dive into the underwater world with this book full of Amigurumi creatures written by Natasha Tishchenko! This craft book features Crochet Patterns for the cutest underwater animals, such as an octopus, a walrus, and many more. It includes step-by-step instructions with photos, making it perfect for beginners.
10. Crochet in all colors
"Crochet in Every Color" features a whole series of projects in cheerful, soft colors. Among other things, it includes cozy blankets with zigzag patterns, crocheted flowers, or pom-poms along the edges. This crochet book contains simple projects, as well as some that are a bit more technically challenging. So this book would make a great gift under the Christmas tree for both beginners and advanced crafters!
We hope these 10 Tips have made choosing gifts a little easier, and that you or a loved one will soon find a beautiful new craft book under the Christmas tree!
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