I recently got into crochet and really enjoyed this book of starter stitches. It was very helpful and informative with lots of creative design ideas. Thank you to Melissa Leapman, Quarry Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really great resource that I wish I had had when I began to crochet. It is clear and straightforward with descriptions, diagrams and beautiful color photos. I really appreciate that the patterns are presented both in written instruction and stitch diagram.
There are even some patterns that are new to me and I can't wait to try them. Thank you, NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for a copy of this essential guide in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very interesting collection of crochet stitches. I liked how the book was categorised into types of stitches - solids, shells, openwork etc. Each individual stitch example has a picture, written instructions and graphics, which is super helpful to keep you on track. Please note that all 'resources' are at the back of the book - e.g. a guide to the abbreviations used and what the crochet symbols mean. The book uses American crochet terms but there is a conversion table in the resources section for UK terms.
All in all, a very useful encyclopedia of stitches.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto for the review copy.

I'm an experienced crochet "hooker" always looking for excellent resources for those new to the craft. I teach several classes and Melissa Leapman's book is a favorite of my students.

Thank you for providing a digital copy for review - this was a really lovely reference to read through and reinforced a lot of things I'd learned in crochet classes but in a very clear way that's easy to look things up and figure out what's needed. Loved it and will recommend it out to a few beginners that I know.

Love this, really liked the both the written and visual instructions.

Would 100% buy this as a quick reference.

I was pleased, as a crochet addict, to be granted the opportunity to review this through NetGalley.
Having finished it I can reassure new crocheters that this would be an excellent book to begin to expand your skills. The photographs, diagrams and illustrations are clear, as are the written instructions. I viewed this on my iPad easily.

This colorful book gives a ton of decorative stitches plus great simple stitches. I think this gives a goos assortment of new things to try for the newb and experience alike.

While reading through Melissa Leapman's Essential Crochet Starter Stitches I found that the instructions and crochet charts were easy to follow. There are several stitches that I hadn't come across before, but am excited to try.

This book will become part of my crochet book collection once released.

Quick note: I'm a crochet beginner, and I did only skim this book for certain criteria that I would like to see in a pocket book.

Overall, this book does exactly what it intends to. There are so many different types of stitches that I've never even heard of, all with gorgeous pictures. The stitches are also easily organized, for if you want fans or an edge etc.. My favorite part has to be the crochet reference at the end because I love the step by step illustrations; they're typically how I learn best. I would say everything I'd look for in a handy crochet reference book is here. It doesn't go incredibly in depth, because it doesn't need to. Just a really nice little resource in all!

This was exactly what I'm looking for from instructional craft books! There's not a lot of fluff--they just get to the stitches which makes it easy to find the information you're looking for!

I was thrilled to be approved for an e-ARC of Essential Crochet Starter Stitches! As a beginner in crochet, I’ve been drawn to books like this, and I can honestly say that this one exceeded my expectations.

This beautifully laid-out book is easy to navigate, allowing you to quickly find the exact stitch or technique you’re looking for. The instructions are clear and well-supported by corresponding images, making it easy to follow along and understand each step. With sections covering solids, shells, fans, openwork, lace, and simple edgings, this book is a fantastic resource for any crocheter looking to expand their skills.

I highly recommend Essential Crochet Starter Stitches to anyone wanting to improve their crochet abilities. I’m excited to try several of these stitches, especially some edging techniques, to finish my projects with a polished look.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry | Quarry Books for providing me with an e-ARC of Essential Crochet Starter Stitches in exchange for my honest review.

**Review of *Essential Crochet Starter Stitches***

*Essential Crochet Starter Stitches* is a must-have for anyone ready to dive into crochet. This book focuses on the basic stitches, making it super beginner-friendly.

The step-by-step instructions are clear and come with helpful illustrations, which really boost your confidence as you learn. Plus, it offers handy tips for practicing and fixing common mistakes, so you won’t feel stuck.

There are also fun, simple projects that let you try out your new skills and see your progress.

Overall, *Essential Crochet Starter Stitches* is perfect for newcomers. It’s all about building your skills and having fun with crochet!

I'm not a newby to crochet so I am confident with most of the stitches in this book. However, I did expect that. I like the lay out of the book, the pictures and the descriptions of the stitches and patterns. I think it would be a very helpful book to get a complete newby in to crochet as a hobby!

I love this instructional book on crochet! It was very easy to follow and the colorful pictures helped so much when learning new stitches. I made several swatches of the patterns and they all turned out beautiful and looked just like the pictures in the book. I will definitely be purchasing the physical book when it is published.
Highly recommend for beginners and even those experienced with crochet!

Gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing book of crochet stitches. Love the formatting & the pictures. I like the way there are graphs and instructions.

I love this book! I just decided to learn crochet and the timing of my chance encounter with this little treat couldn’t have been more perfect. Now I have more lovely stitches to practice! The variety is awesome without being overwhelming and there are great photos and instructions to help you along. A crafty little treasure!

As someone new to crochet, this was very hemlock in learning new styles to add to my basic skills. Looking forward to getting these stitches in future projects.

Loved this!! It was so easy to follow and gave me the confidence to try new stitches. Would recommend to anyone looking to start this hobby!

I am a high school teacher and advisor to our crochet club. I am a knitter and have never crocheted a project before. This book is very useful for me as it has great diagrams for each type of stitch. I also found the diagrams showing how each pattern of stitches looks to be very helpful. This is a different type of crochet book as it doesn't include any projects but instead will get you started practicing before you're ready to make a project. My students will love this book!