Cross Stitch Cabinet Of Curiosities by Grace Isobel is full of patterns inspired by items that may make up a cabinet of curiosities.

The title told me Snarky Crochet by Lisa Ha was a book for me, and the introduction confirmed it. Her irreverent, punny patterns, she says, are to make gifts for people you don’t like - but you don’t want them to know you don’t like them.

I had this on pre-order before Meg even formally announced it, so I may be a little biased. I unabashedly love her designs (see my Craft page for examples I’ve cross stitched.)