#crochet has more than 22 million posts on Instagram; #crochetersofinstagram has over 2.8 million posts.

Crochet, and other hobbycrafts, is being recognized as a positive activity for mental well-being, feeding into the wider mindfulness movement (The Conversation, July 2018). An international survey of knitters (including crochet) noted that their hobby provided feelings of "relaxation; relief from stress, and reduced anxiety."

The most recent US study into hobbycrafts found that 28.8 million Americans, or around 1 in 4 households, participated in crocheting or knitting in 2016 and spent around [...] billion on materials for their hobby.

Crochet is a key 2019 fashion trend according to Cosmopolitan (June 2019), who reported that the "very '70s" look is now "all over the runways."

The previous edition of Crochet is highly rated on UK and US Amazon, with a 4.7-star average on both sites.

The first edition had global sales of 141,081 as of June 2019, with 12,903 through US Bookscan.

Highly visual section on tools, showcasing a wide range of yarns, hooks, and other items, as well as helpful guides to symbols, abbreviations, and conversion charts.

Around 90pp of illustrated step-by-step techniques, organized according to difficulty, guide the reader through all the processes they need to know, from how to hold their crochet hook and work their first chain stitch right to openwork and delicate lace patterns.

Interspersed within the techniques are a selection of patterns of corresponding difficulty, allowing the reader to practice their newfound skills as they work their way through the book.

A "Projects and Patterns" chapter showcases housewares and clothing items with instructions and a photo.