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During the pandemic, a lot of people turned to the internet to continue their ongoing D&D campaigns and games. With many forced to spend time at home, one of the good things that came from that difficult time was the number of people who took up crafty new hobbies, like crochet. I taught myself to crochet during the pandemic, and when coupled with my love of Dungeons & Dragons, I was always on the prowl for amigurumi and wearables that fit the theme.
When I learned Penguin Random House’s Ten Speed Press was partnering with Wizards of the Coast to compile an official book of D&D-themed crochet patterns, I was over the moon. Offered a copy of Dungeons & Dragons Crochet: A Book of Many Patterns to review for CBR, I leaped at the chance. After all, where else on Earth was I going to find a pattern for the Hand and Eye of my favorite lich?
Stacy King’s D&D Crochet: A Book of Many Patterns Is Packed With Creative Designs
Crochet and D&D go hand-in-hand in the most exciting way. Much like a wizard, a fiber artist can work magic. A crocheter’s collection of patterns is like a spellbook. With hooked wand in hand, the right woven fibers, and a carefully constructed pattern to follow, the magic of crochet brings amazing things into reality.
Stacy King and four fiber artists from across the U.S. combine their efforts in this magical tome, bringing 20 unique crochet patterns specifically designed for Dungeons & Dragons lovers. Amigurmi, for those new to crochet, is the Japanese term for stuffed crochet items, and with the number of creatures in the Monster Manual, it’s the perfect starting place for fun projects. Featuring seven amigurmi patterns, ranging from beginner to advanced, fans can crochet everything from Beholders and Mind Flayers to Displacer Beasts and Gelatinous Cubes.
A Book of Many Patterns doesn’t stop at amigurmi. There are even more patterns, nine to be specific, for wearable items like cowls, gloves, pouches and bags, scarves and hats. The Purple Worm Scarf, Gloves of Missile Snaring and Minsc’s Hat of Winter Warming are perfect projects to undertake in the summer months, so wearers are protected from the cold. The Bag of Holding can quickly be slung over the shoulder to carry everything from dice to books to the next game night.
Closing out the collection are four household items. Featuring a collection of individual School of Magic granny squares, creative crocheters will find plenty of interesting uses for them. There are also patterns for a D20 pillow, Soul Coin Coasters, and a Mimic Dice Bag that will be the envy of everyone at the table.
Dungeons & Dragons Crochet’s Patterns Are Well-Written
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For a lot of beginning crocheters, learning the basics takes time, and reading a pattern can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, even beginners just learning how to work from a pattern will have an easy time interpreting the instructions. Familiar terminology works through each step of every pattern, making it easy to follow along from start to finish.
Additionally, there is a glossary of crochet terms at the back of the book that also contains instructions for some of the less familiar terms and stitches that may be used. Couple that with a complete list of the yarn used in each pattern, and all that’s needed to get started with Dungeons & Dragons Crochet: A Book of Many Patterns is yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, and determination.
When & Where to Buy D&D Crochet: A Book of Many Patterns
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Wizards of the Coast and Ten Speed Press is always working hard to bring fans plenty of crafty activities to keep them busy between tabletop game sessions. With Dungeons & Dragons Crochet: A Book of Many Patterns officially releasing on March 31, 2026, pre-ordering now is the best option to make sure you get your copy as soon as possible.
Retailing at $29.99, it’s a fair price when compared to similar crochet pattern books on the market. Checking your favorite game shop and brick and mortar book stores and placing a pre-order through them is always an option, and it helps support local gaming communities and keep them afloat. Online shoppers can pre-order through retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Powell’s, Hudson Booksellers, Bookshop.org, Target, and Walmart.
