Pick up a cute new book with crafts, DIYs and creative ideas, including embroidery, felt, crochet, cross stitch, colouring and origami. Some are are out now and others are available to pre-order or add to your wish list. I’ve mainly included Amazon links below but you can also order through other sites, like Bookshop (UK/US) which supports independent bookshops near you.
We’re big fans of Mollie Johanson so it’s great to see she has a new book out soon! Stitching Super-Cute Food Kawaii Style (UK/US) is aimed at beginners with all 140 food-themed motifs using just eight different stitches. There’s also 18 projects that you can decorate with your choice of designs for something truly unique. Pre-order for late May
HeartFELT Crafts to Make and Give (UK/US) has a similar idea with 18 projects using felt and simple embroidery. There’s a really fun selection of projects including faux houseplants & flowers, banners & garlands, pouches & keychains, and lots more. I really love the strawberry jam mug cosy on the cover. Preorder for June
Since the world is still stuck in disaster mode, The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book (UK/US) is the perfect distraction with 38 black-and-white illustrations to colour on high-quality, bleed-resistant paper, Other popular 100% Soft characters appear too, including Trash Panda, Trash Kitties and Pizza Rat. Preorder for June
Snoopy fans will enjoy this new expanded edition of Peanuts Cross Stitch (UK/US) that now includes 24 patterns, featuring the whole gang and some classic quotes. With many of the patterns designed by Sosae & Dennis Caetano of Trellis & Thyme, you know they’re going to be cute and easy to follow. Sosae also designed a new Care Bears Cross-Stitch Kit (UK/US) with 4 patterns & supplies. Preorder both for June
Just in time for the latest movie, Toy Story Crochet (UK/US) shows you how to make 12 different characters from across the series, including 2 new ones. You also get all the supplies and tools you need to get started on Buzz Lightyear (with detachable wings!) and Woody. It’s aimed at confident beginners and above so you should learn some new techniques and tricks. Preorder for June / Available now
ARTBOX (UK) recently added four Sanrio paper craft books that include printed pop-out pieces to fold and join together. You can make the characters, snacks and desserts, and even play houses. The books are in Korean but include step by step diagrams. There’s also a colouring book and activity book. Available now
Nice Origami Flower Origami (JP) is new from one of my favourite origami channels. It focuses on flowers and the changing seasons with original origami flower designs for every month. There’s a mix of flat and 3D designs for different types of decoration, and wreaths too. The book is in Japanese but there’s step-by-step photo instructions and video links that will keep you right. Available now
Tiny things are always cuter and Mini Amigurumi Food (UK/US) certainly proves it. This is the latest book in the Mini Amigurumi series and has 29 tiny treats to crochet with fruit & veg, baked goods, sushi, breakfast, drinks and more – all with happy faces of course! It’s suitable for beginners and only uses tiny amounts of yarn. Preorder for June
Or learn how to make Mini Amigurumi Keychains (UK) with Korean designer Lana Choi aka LANAdolls. The only images all show these adorable Zodiac designs but the blurb promises animals, plants, food, vehicles and more. Looking at her Instagram, I’m sure they will all be extremely cute. Preorder for July
Check my previous book posts too as the preorder books should all be in shops now. What’s going on your wish list?
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