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Clever Crocheted Accessories

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Are you a fan of Brett Bara?  Have you seen her as the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on TV?  I love that show!  Now, she’s gathered 25 quick projects into one book for all of us to have on our bookshelves.  As I thumbed through this book, I fell in love with a few things right away.  First is the Chunky Flower Brooch, definitely a statement piece!  The Entwined Ear Warmer is stunning.  Who knew that something as mundane as a headband could be turned into a dazzling fashion accessory with a simple design element?

Most of the projects in this book fall into the easy or early intermediate skill range, but more experienced crocheters will find goodies here too.  There are socks, caps, scarves, mittens, several purses, and more. There’s even a cap that your guy will actually wear!  And, unlike many books which mislead that their projects can be made in a weekend, most of these truly could be crocheted in a single weekend.

The quality and presentation of the patterns in this book are what we have come to expect from Interweave Press.  In one book, you’ll find patterns from Doris Chan, Kristin Omdahl, Robyn Chachula, Drew Emborsky, Vicki Howell and others.  This book would be a great gift for yourself or for any crocheter in your life!

Book Specs:

Clever Crocheted Accessories

Interweave Press, October, 2012

Softback, 128 pages

ISBN:  9781596688278

$22.95 USD

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  1. JD, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the book. I just put it on my Christmas Wish List for my daughters to get for me, unless I get antsy and can’t wait. You made the book sound so “juicy” can’t wait to get my mitts on it.

Have you read?

The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book: That Rooster Had Me Hooked

Apparently, this is the year chickens took over my crafting attention. First came the emotional support chickens, then the pocket chickens, and now a rooster has managed to talk me into looking at another crochet book.

Honestly, put a crocheted chicken in front of me at this point and I’m going to stop scrolling.

That is exactly what happened with The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book. The rooster sucked me in before I had even properly investigated what else was inside. After all the emotional support chicken crochet patterns we’ve been sharing, you would think I’d have had enough poultry. Apparently, there is still room in the imaginary yarn coop.

Now, a little honesty before we go any further: I haven’t read this book yet or tried its patterns. This is a look at why it has caught my attention ahead of publication. I have a very good feeling about this one, and I’m expecting it to be a lovely addition to the crochet bookshelf.

What’s Inside The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book?

The publisher describes a collection of 25 crochet patterns with variations for more than 45 amigurumi projects, created by ConcernedApe, Megan Lapp and Ryan Novak.

The announced projects include Junimos, Slimes, chickens, a Junimo Hut and familiar game items. There are simpler projects such as Eggs alongside more challenging makes, including the Mermaid Pendant.

The chicken variations are particularly tempting, with different beaks, combs and tail feathers, plus White, Blue, Brown, Golden and Void varieties. You can probably see why my attention keeps wandering back to the coop.

It is scheduled for release on 26 January 2027 through Random House Worlds, with 240 pages in the hardcover edition.

Why This Crochet Book Is on My Radar

What appeals to me is the combination of recognisable characters and slightly ridiculous little objects. Those are often the crochet projects that make me smile most. A useful blanket is wonderful, but sometimes you simply want a tiny yarn creature keeping you company beside the sewing machine.

If you’ve enjoyed our emotional support pocket chicken crochet feature, you’ll understand the attraction. Small, characterful projects have a way of becoming much more tempting than the sensible project already waiting in your basket.

For Stardew Valley fans, there is also the pleasure of making something connected to a favourite game. We’ve previously shared a Junimo crochet pattern, so this feels like a lovely next book to explore for readers who enjoy that crossover between gaming and yarn.

Would I Add It to My Crochet Wishlist?

Absolutely. I can’t yet comment on the clarity of the instructions, the finishing details or how the patterns work up. Those are things I would want to assess with the book and a hook in hand.

But based on the announced collection, I know this is going to be a good one for my kind of crochet browsing: plenty of personality, playful projects and chickens I’m already mentally choosing yarn for.

You can take a closer look at The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book on Amazon.

I came for the rooster. I suspect I’ll stay for the rest of the farm.