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Crocheter’s Companion

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the crocheter's companion book

Forget this very strange picture and trust me when I say that this little book is what a crocheter would want to have in her (his) bag as a companion.  It’s a nifty, compact, thorough resource that is small enough (5X7 inches) to fit handily into your crochet bag.  As with all Interweave books, it’s of very high quality, well presented, and full of useful information.

What’s in this little number?  A complete guide to all the crochet stitches I’ve ever heard of and many techniques.  There are clear illustrations for each heading.  If you’re into graphs, those are not here.  But, the presentation of each stitch and technique is fully covered IMO with the illustrations.  Virtually every aspect of crochet is covered in this concise 131 page, spiral bound, flip book.  The hard cover and sturdy matte finished pages will stand up to years of use.  In addition to the stitches, other topics covered include How To Read Patterns, Motifs and Medallions, Tunisian, Decorative Finishings, Finishing Techniques, a section on Troubleshooting, and a great Index and even a small list of Associations and Websites that will be of help.

If you need such a reference book or if you want to purchase a great crochet gift, this book is just the thing!  There have been previous editions, but this one is the most complete.  You’ll be amazed at how much information has been packed into this small, handy volume.

Book Specs:

The Crocheter’s Companion, Revised and Updated, by Nancy Brown

Interweave Press, 2013

131 Pages, Hard Cover, Spiral Lay Flat Binding

ISBN 9781596688292

$19.95 USD

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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.