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CROCHET LITERATURE OVERLOAD??

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So, I’m home recuperating from my knee replacement (doing well, thank you) and a bit fuzzy because of the pain meds. First, Saturday’s mail held the latest copy of Crochet Today! Yippee! Something to stare at that requires no attention span. Lots of pretty pictures. Monday, TWO boxes of books arrived. I had ordered several new books from Overstock, timing their arrival for my recuperation period so I would have some pretty pictures to enjoy. But, I also received TWO MORE Interweave Press books to preview!!! I’m in a blurry Crochet Heaven!!

So, stay tuned for several reviews of books and patterns.

Crochet Today! Magazine

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  1. The issue Crochet Today from Jan/Feb ‘08 as shown above contains my new favorite pattern, the Pineapple Shell. With its classic lines shifts easily from day to a night easily. Another great aspect of the pattern is it is flattering on a multiplicity of body types, as our family has discovered.

    The July/Aug issue of Crochet Today is on the news stands and it is filled with fun and nautical themes The hardest thing to do is to deciding which item to make first. Should it be the whale of a Beachy Blanket or the Sea Side Cushions. Which do you think should be made first? Hmmm…perhaps both will have to get made.

    Wishing you well on your recovery.

  2. Hi, JD. Glad to hear you are doing better! I just bought the new issue of Crochet Today for July/August and I am still going through it, but it is interesting so far. I am thinking about doing the Beach Blanket…I like the pattern.

    Continued best wishes on your recovery!

    Sandy

  3. Glad you are home and able to post. Looking forward to the book reviews. I love browsing crochet books. Mama used to do that with recipe books. She always said if she didn’t ever cook a single recipe she enjoyed reading the recipes. I’m that way with crochet books!

    Wanda
    WANDA, thanks for your kind words. I agree with your mama. Browsing through crochet books (and cook books) is very enjoyable and relaxing to me. I’ve stopped browsing cookbooks tho’ because it just makes me hungry! That’s incompatible with my attempts to keep off the 65 lbs I lost almost 9 years ago!
    jd

  4. Glad to hear you’re feeling better.

    My mom was like that with circulars.
    she used to say “You never know, I might know somebody that lives nearby!”

    I’d laugh, cause, I used to work in the mailroom of a bank, and I’d get circulars from all over our tri-state area…

    Didn’t matter, in fact, she like them better, cause they had different things!

    HEY KEN,
    Always good to hear from you. Circulars are fun! My husband has a true addiction to keeping all circulars, magazines, and many newspaper articles that enter our house. Two of us with Acquisition Syndrome creates quite an accumulation of stuff.
    jd

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.