These are some books that we’ve found useful, organized according to craft.
Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style, Natalie Chanin and Stacie Stukin (Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2008).
Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt, Megan Nicolay (Workman, 2006).
Improv Sewing: A Freeform Approach to Creative Techniques, Nicole Blum and Debra Immergut (Storey, 2012).
Mend It Better: Creative Patching, Darning, and Stitching, Kristin M. Roach (Storey, 2012).
One-Yard Wonders, Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker (Storey, 2009).
Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects, Lotta Jansdotter (Chronicle Books, 2007).
All About Embroidery, Todd Oldham (Ammo Books, 2012).
The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids: 17 Embroidery Stitches, 15 Fun & Easy Projects, Kristin Nicholas (C&T Publishing, 2015).
Cool Embroidery for Kids: A Fun and Creative Introduction to Fiber Art, Alex Kuskowski (Checkerboard Books, 2014).
Felt Fantastic: Over 25 Brilliant Things to Make with Felt, Sarah Tremelling (David & Charles, 2013).
Knit One, Felt Too: Discover the Magic of Knitted Felt with 25 Easy Patterns, Kathleen Taylor (Storey, 2003).
The Sweater Chop Shop: Sewing One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters, Crispina ffrench (Storey, 2009).
Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things with Old Sweaters, Stefanie Girard (Quarry, 2008).
Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids, Vickie Howell (Quarry, 2015).
How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques, Leslie Ann Bestor (Storey, 2014).
Kids Knit! Simple Steps to Nifty Projects, Sarah Bradberry (Sterling, 2006).
Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages, Melanie Falick (Artisan, 2003).
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, Joelle Hoverson (Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2004).
Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures, Kay Gardiner and Ann Meador Shayne (Potter Craft, 2006).
Susan B. Anderson’s Kids’ Knitting Workshop: The Easiest and Most Effective Way to Learn to Knit, Susan B. Anderson (Artisan, 2015).
Crochet for Kids: Basic Techniques & Great Projects that Kids Can Make Themselves, Franziska Heidenreich (Stackpole Books, 2014).
How to Crochet: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques, Sara Delaney (Storey, 2014).
Kids Crochet: Projects for Kids of All Ages, Kelli Ronci (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005).
Friendship Bracelets 101: Fun to Make, Fun to Wear, Fun to Share, Suzanne McNeill (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2001).
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond, Syne Mitchell (Storey, 2015).
Kids Weaving: Projects for Kids of All Ages, Sarah Swett (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005).