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15 Books
2008 – 2023 Published
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How to Read the Crochet Mysteries

Betty Hechtman's delightful cozy mysteries are best enjoyed in publication order. Because the characters' relationships, personal growth, and the community of the Tarzana Hookers crochet group evolve over time, following the series chronologically by publication date ensures you won't spoil any ongoing character arcs or subplots.

Crochet Mysteries Publication Order

The main series is set in Tarzana, California, and features bookstore event coordinator Molly Pink. Here is the complete reading list in order:

  • Hooked on Murder (2008)
  • Dead Men Don't Crochet (2008)
  • By Hook or by Crook (2009)
  • A Stitch in Crime (2009)
  • You Better Knot Die (2010)
  • Behind the Seams (2011)
  • If Hooks Could Kill (2012)
  • For Better or Worsted (2013)
  • Knot Guilty (2014)
  • Seams Like Murder (2016)
  • Hooking for Trouble (2016)
  • On the Hook (2018)
  • Hooks Can Be Deceiving (2018)
  • One for the Hooks (2021)
  • Killer Hooks (2023)
  • Murder by the Hook (2025)

The Spin-Off: Crochet and Crumpets Mysteries

In 2025, Betty Hechtman introduced a spin-off series, the Crochet and Crumpets Mysteries. Shifting the setting to the cozy town of Franklin, Indiana, this series follows Annie Hart as she inherits a yarn shop and transforms it into a combined yarn and tea shop. It is a separate story arc and can be read after or alongside Molly Pink's adventures:

  1. Death Among the Stitches (2025)
  2. Sconed to Death (2026)

Other Crafty Reads: Yarn Retreat Mysteries

If you love Betty Hechtman's crafty style, she also writes the Yarn Retreat Mysteries series starring Casey Feldstein, starting with Yarn to Go (2013). While they share a passion for fiber arts, this series is set on the Monterey Peninsula and does not feature any crossover characters or plotlines with Molly Pink.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Crochet Mysteries?

You should start with the first book in the series, Hooked on Murder (2008), to properly follow Molly Pink's introduction to amateur sleuthing and the evolution of her relationships.

QWhat is the latest book in the main Crochet Mysteries series?

The sixteenth book in the main series is Murder by the Hook, which was published in April 2025.

QAre the Crochet Mysteries and the Yarn Retreat Mysteries connected?

No, they are separate series. The Crochet Mysteries follow Molly Pink in Tarzana, California, while the Yarn Retreat Mysteries follow Casey Feldstein in Monterey. They share the fiber-craft theme but do not feature crossover characters.

QWhat is the Crochet and Crumpets Mystery series?

The Crochet and Crumpets Mystery series is a spin-off by Betty Hechtman that began in 2025 with Death Among the Stitches. It features a new protagonist, Annie Hart, and is set in Franklin, Indiana.

QDo the Crochet Mysteries books include real craft patterns?

Yes, Betty Hechtman includes real crochet patterns and food recipes at the end of each book in the series, allowing readers to craft and bake along with the story.