Or maybe your goal is get to get more crafting done this year? Perhaps you'd like to come to one of the library's crafting groups? Or perhaps you'd like to discover the perfect hobby for you based on the personality quiz in Get a Hobby!: 101 All-Consuming Diversions for Any Lifestyle.
Whatever your crafting goals for 2012 might be, here are some recommended reads to get you started!
Crochet/Knitting
Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 Circles, Hexagons, Triangles, Squares, and Other Unexpected Shapes by Edie Eckman
Crochet So Fine: Exquisite Designs with Fine Yarns by Kristin Omdahl
Comfort Knitting & Crochet : Afghans - More than 50 beautiful, Affordable Designs Featuring Berroco's Comfort Yarn by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, and the Berroco Design Team
60 More Quick Knits: 20 Hats, 20 Scarves, 20 Mittens in Cascade 220 Sport
Wendy Knits Lace: Essential Techniques and Patterns for Irresistible Everyday Lace by Wendy D. Johnson
Knit Your Own Royal Wedding by Fiona Goble
A Knitting Wrapsody by Kristin Omdahl
75 Birds, Butterflies & Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet by Lesley Stanfield
Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere by Julie Turjoman
Cowl Girls: The Neck's Best Thing to Knit by Cathy Carron
The Happy Hooker: Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet by Debbie Stoller
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi: More than 40 Itty-Bitty Minis to Knit, Wear, and Give by Anna Hrachovec
Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain
Domiknitrix: Whip Your Knitting into Shape by Jennifer Stafford
Anticraft: Knitting, Beading, and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renée Rigdon, Zabet Stewart
Knitting with Balls : A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by Michael del Vecchio
Second-Time Cool: The Art of Chopping Up a Sweater by Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans
Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Projects for Creative Knitters by Erika Knight
Candy Crochet: 50 Adorable Designs for Infants and Toddlers by Candi Jensen
Positively Crochet: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips by Mary Jane Hall
Sweet Shawlettes: 25 Irresistible Patterns for Knitting Cowls, Capelets, and More by Jean Moss
Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs by Stephanie van der Linden
A Treasury of Magical Knitting by Cat Bordhi
Domino Knitting by Vivian Høxbro
Embroidery
The Art of Embroidery: Inspirational Stitches, Textures and Surfaces by Françoise Tellier-LoumagneFrançoise Tellier-Loumagne
Stitch Sampler by Lucinda Ganderto
Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy : 60 Motifs to Stitch Everywhere by Ayako Otsuka
Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery by Leanne Prain
Sewing
Weekend Sewing: More than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching by Heather Ross
Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins
One-Yard Wonders: Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins
Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt by Megan Nicolay
The Feisty Stitcher: Sewing Projects with Attitude by Susan Wasinger
Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer
Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses and Accessories to Make by Marie Enderlen-Debuisson & Caroline Laisne
Amy Butler's Style Stitches: 12 Easy Ways to Make 26 Wonderful Bags by Amy Butler
Scrapbooking
The Joy of Scrapbooking by Kerry Arquette
Scrapbooking Your Family History by Laura Best
Classic Scrapbooking by Vera Rosenbluth
The Altered Book Scrapbook by Susan Ure
The Decorated Page: Journals, Scrapbooks & Albums Made Simply Beautiful by Gwen Diehn
Miscellaneous
Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds by Amy Bryant Aiello & Kate Bryant
Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-Off Socks by John Murphy
Not-Quite-So-Easy Origami by Mary Meinking
75 Chinese, Celtic, and Ornamental Knots: A Directory of Knots and Knotting Techniques-Plus Exquisite Jewelry Projects to Make and Wear by Laura Williams and Elise Mann
Altered Art: Techniques for Creating Altered Books, Boxes, Cards & More by Terry Taylor
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures by Amanda Blake Soule
Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas by Amit Gupta with Kelly Jensen
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts: An A-to-Z Guide with Detailed Instructions and Endless Inspiration by the editors of Martha Stewart Living
Glamorous Beaded Jewelry: Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings by M.T. Ryan
La Casa Loca: Latino Style Comes Home - 45 Funky Craft Projects for Decorating and Entertaining by Kathy Cano-Murillo
Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things with the Stuff You Already Have by Danny Seo
Ready Made: How to Make (Almost) Everything - A Do-It-Yourself Primer by Shoshana Berger
Minigami: Mini Origami Projects for Cards, Gifts and Decorations by Gay Merrill Gross
Artful Cards : 60 Fresh & Fabulous Designs by Katherine Duncan Aimone
Get Creative with Polymer Clay: 17 Step-by-Step Projects - Simple to Make, Stunning Results by Emma Ralph
Feltique: Techniques and Projects for Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Fulling, and Working with Commercial Felt by Nikola Davidson and Brookelynn Morris
Creative Dough Crafts: 100 Delightful Designs to Make in Your Own Kitchen by Brigitte Casagranda
Crafting Handmade Shoes: Great-Looking Shoes, Sandals, Slippers & Boots by Sharon Raymond
Artful Cards : 60 Fresh & Fabulous Designs by Katherine Duncan Aimone
Get Creative with Polymer Clay: 17 Step-by-Step Projects - Simple to Make, Stunning Results by Emma Ralph
Feltique: Techniques and Projects for Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Fulling, and Working with Commercial Felt by Nikola Davidson and Brookelynn Morris
Creative Dough Crafts: 100 Delightful Designs to Make in Your Own Kitchen by Brigitte Casagranda
Crafting Handmade Shoes: Great-Looking Shoes, Sandals, Slippers & Boots by Sharon Raymond
Selling Your Crafts
The Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin
How to Sell Your Crafts Online: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Sales on Etsy and Beyond by Derrick Sutton
Local craft stores with classes!
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I love the post! I didn't know there are so many local craft stores with classes! Ania from http://www.frugalburqueno.com/
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