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
Wright, Nigel
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.
The beginner's guide to hand building : functional and sculptural projects for the home potter
Cobb, Sunshine
Paper Book
Join the home pottery revolution! Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, hand building projects can travel just about anywhere. Take your clay outside or work at the kitchen table, with instruction from best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb....
Pottery for beginners : projects for beautiful ceramic bowls, mugs, vases and more
Ford, Kara Leigh
Paper Book
Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities....
Craftfulness : mend yourself by making things
Davidson, Rosemary
Paper Book
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...
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...
Brioche knitting for beginners and beyond : your definitive guide to creating colorful, lusciously textured knitwear
Robinson, Lesley Anne
Paper Book
Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the...
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 Time Stitch 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...
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...
Get hooked
Daley, Tom
Winner of the 2025 Creative Book Award - Best Knitting and Crochet Book! Dive headfirst into the world of crochet. With Tom Daley as your coach, you will learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile and relaxing craft. This dedicated crochet...
Modern origami : the amazing art of paper sculpture
Fuchimoto, Muneji
Paper Book
In this book, master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto presents a collection of 34 totally unique origami models! These pieces will delight and challenge origami enthusiasts with their clever folding patterns and striking realism. With a play on modern design and art, Fuchimoto's...

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