Crochet is such a versatile and beautiful fiber art.  I always wish I had learned to crochet instead of knitting, but now I think I am stuck as a knitter.  Knitting is great too, but I want to make beautiful doilies in 10 minutes!  The following crochet books will help you conquer your quest for a new skill while learning some very useful crochet techniques.

Around the Corner Crochet Borders
Perhaps one of the neatest things about crocheting is making those gorgeous borders.  Around the Corner Crochet Borders will teach you how to make 150 edge designs.  Instructions are in full color with graphs and lots of details to help even novice crocheters add borders to their fiber projects.Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet
For those of us who learn best by seeing, rather than reading, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet is a great resource with large, clear photos combined with step-by-step instructions.  Rated at nearly five stars on Amazon, it has helped many would-be crochet artists get started.

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker
I love the Stitch ‘N Bitch series.  They are funny, informative and bring great entertainment value to knitting and crochet projects.  Who could resist a book with a title like The Happy Hooker?  Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker explains all the crochet stitches and illustrates them with clear photos and details.

Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen
We simply must bring Jane Austen into this conversation.  How cool is it to find a book with designs that seem straight from the pages of her books?  It delivers on its promise of great designs too, judging by the perfect rating on Amazon.

If you want to get started, expand your skills or learn new techniques, these books will help you do more with your crochet projects.