Craft-Themed Cozy Mysteries
There are a lot of craft-themed cozy mysteries. These mysteries typically have a sleuth who owns a craft store or engages in a crafty hobby, such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, scrapbooking, or decoupage. Many of them include one or more craft patterns at the end of the book. All of the cozy mysteries on this page have a craft theme. You can find more crafty cozy mysteries in the Cozy Crime Reads Amazon Bookstore.
This list of cozy book recommendations features 10 Fun and Crafty Cozy Mysteries with sleuths who sew, knit, crochet, craft, embroider, scrapbook, quilt, and decoupage, color, and paint their way through puzzling murder mysteries.
Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney is a charming New England cozy mystery about an apron-shop sleuth who gets caught up in a double-murder mystery after moving home to help her grandma.
The Quilt Whisperer Investigates by Peggy Ehrhart is a crafty cozy mystery with a quilting and antique quilts expert who must piece together a patchwork of clues against the vibrant backdrop of a New England Arts and Crafts Museum exhibit.
Dye By Design has a great detective duo—a bookish sleuth and a fashionable designer who just happens to be a ghost—and a whole lot of charm. The double-feature mystery keeps you guessing, and the witty writing keeps you laughing.
Killer Art by Jon St Denis is an entertaining mystery featuring an art professor turned reluctant sleuth who must solve a mystery with the help of a journalism professor after becoming the prime suspect in a murder involving AI art.
Patchwork of Suspicion by Kathryn Mykel is a clever and colorful quilting cozy mystery with a sharp-witted amateur sleuth and a vibrant, upscale retirement community for crafty professionals with colorful pasts.
Sconed to Death is a cozy yarn that combines crafting with culinary crime. The story has a low-stakes, meandering mystery; a misfit group of yarn artists; and a sweet subplot involving a special-needs baker.
Death Among the Stitches by Betty Hechtman is a creative entry into the craft-themed cozy genre from an experienced handicrafter. Readers will enjoy the fun and easy craft at the end.
One Sharp Stitch is a crafty cozy mystery with a charming setting and a millennial protagonist with a big heart. An authentic and enjoyable read.
Two Purloined Pillows is a crafty cozy mystery with colorful characters, an intelligent sleuth, and a mystery that isn't too easy to solve. The book ends with a needlepoint pattern.
Murder at the Woolen Mill is a crafty yarn with a resourceful sleuth, a quirky group of knitting sidekicks, and a gorgeous woodsy setting. This delightfully warm and witty whodunit is perfect for cozy mystery lovers.
Danger at the Sheepdog Trials offers everything cozy mystery readers love: a great hook, a small town setting, a fun festival, a suspenseful whodunit, a smart sleuth, found family, cute pets, and a sweet slow-burn romance.
Gull and Bones has a lovely New England seaside setting and a group of tight-knit sleuths. This cozy yarn is perfect for anyone who loves crafty mysteries. It even includes a knitting pattern so you can keep the fun going after you finish the book.
Purple Blame Game has a crafty heroine and a great mystery with enough twists and suspects to keep you guessing right up to the final reveal. This long-running cozy mystery series never fails to entertain.