Reddit mentions of Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes

I second this, especially with such a varied selection. I have checked out every crochet book from my library system and have bought some that I find myself repeatedly checking out. Others I check out to get the basics, then look up online when I need a refresher because then you at least know what questions to ask. Sometimes, like the tunisian or filet crochet, you may find that you just don't like the style and you've bought the book for nothing. Better to test the waters at the library first.

As for "a more comprehensive lesson" blog posts and you tube videos are better than books for that. Like those stitch guides will give you the basics, but only briefly, then use those basics to build on more complicated stitches. They will use short hand and graphs, assuming you know them already and if you don't you'll be flipping back and forth to reference.

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Short answer: the less money you spend on books that you might not need, the more you can spend on yarn ;)

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In case you're curious, here are some books that I would recommend. But realize, these are all reference manuals for ideas. They all have the basics on how to do things, but I keep them around because I don't follow patterns often, but I mix and match for my own styles. Pattern books are 100% useless to buy for me, it's rare that I'll make a specific pattern more than once so better to look online or check out.

Crochet Stitch Dictionary

Granny Square Book

Around the Corner Crochet Borders

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs

This book is my absolute favorite for new and interesting square/circle/triangle/hexagon patterns. It has both the written instructions, a chart, and a picture of the finished square.

The same author has a book of crochet edges which I also really like.

My favorite general stitch book is this book. It also has the written instructions, chart, and a picture of the finished stitch. I have the older version, but this one looks the same but with more patterns.

As already mentioned, youtube is a GREAT place to physically see the stitches being done if you get caught up. Good luck!!!

Wait, so do we pick one between part 1 and part B? Or do we do both, but part B has to be math OR pie? I'm just confused because in the stipulations you say "the item" so...I don't wanna break rules!

Alright, confusion has been cleared up.

Part 1: Someone will most likely find something better, but just in case, this yarn is 3.18.

Part 2: Bear with me here...this book relates to math. How? Because it's a bunch of different-shaped crochet motifs (pieces that you join together for different stuff). So there's things with 3 sides, or 5 sides, or like 18 sides! (I haven't looked at the book, but this may be technically possible). And there's circles, so really, this is the most pi-related thing ever.

The shapes here are from this book. When I have done all of the shapes in it I am moving on to this book.

I asked for a set of pom pom makers, a yarn winder, a nice-looking yarn tote, a set of blocking mats, and some awesome crochet books!