Crafternoon

Get your craft on - these books on jewelry making, pottery, woodworking, knitting and so much more will have you sorted for an afternoon of crafty fun!

Updated February 25, 2026
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Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers
DK
Paper Book
Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.
Craftfulness : mend yourself by making things
Davidson, Rosemary.
Paper Book
Integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, and creativity research, Craftfulness offers a thought-provoking and surprising reconsideration of craft, and how making things with your hands can connect us to our deepest selves and improve our well-being and overall happiness. ...
The art of upcycling : creative ways to make something beautiful out of trash, thrifted finds and everyday recyclables
Foss, Emma
Paper Book
Upgrade Your Upcycling Game! Discover a trove of upcycling ideas and inspiration, with this collection of projects from upcycling influencer Emma Foss. She shares detailed, step-by-step tutorials to teach you essential upcycling techniques so you can create something out of...
Artist's journal workshop : creating your life in words and pictures
Johnson, Cathy
Paper Book
Discover the Joy of Art Journaling An artist's journal is a powerful creative tool, offering you a safe place to experiment, explore, consider and improve. Artist's Journal Workshop provides all the guidance, structure and inspiration you need to create a meaningful art...
52 weeks of socks
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over...
52 weeks of easy knits
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very...
Pocket crochet : 18 sweet mini amigurumi companions
Lee, Mei Li
Paper Book
Too Adorable to resist, these 18 cute friends from Mei Li Lee's (amigurumei) newest book will have you coming back for more - and making one is surely never enough. A baby penguin and a sheep, a horse and a cute ladybug girl, a happy bee and a little frog; the characters in this book are made to be...
Hooked on amigurumi : 40 fun patterns for playful crochet plushes
Morita, Melanie
Paper Book
Create Irresistible Amigurumi Masterpieces with These 40 Adorable and Easy-to-Follow Patterns Crocheting has never been so cute! With patterns for everything from mermaids and the Loch Ness monster to jellyfish, teapots and cinnamon rolls, these cuddly amigurumi plushes are...
Crochet in a day : 18 easy patterns for cute sweaters, cozy blankets, stylish shawls and more
Bivins, Angie
Paper Book
Make Dazzling Crochet Garments and Home Accessories in Record TimeStitch up stunning creations in the space of an afternoon with this extraordinary pattern collection from Angie Bivins, the founder of Whistle and Wool. Utterly achievable and undeniably cute, these 18 incredible patterns were...
A crochet world of creepy creatures and cryptids : 40 amigurumi patterns for adorable monsters, mythical beings and more
Gustafson, Rikki
Paper Book
Create the Monster Menagerie of Your Dreams Who says creepy can't be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of...

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