Your classic 3x3 grid crafting system. It is accessible through your inventory so there is currently no need of a crafting table.

The developers of the game would ultimately like to get rid of this system and replace it with more immersive in-world crafting systems.

Important Notice

As of version 1.8 all grid crafting recipes can be looked up in game using the survival handbook. (mapped to keyboard key 'H' by default)

Tools

Stone tools are made through flint knapping, check out the survival starter guide.
Metal tools are made through tool casting or smithing, check out the survival starter guide.

Both methods will give you tool heads that you need to combine with a stick

Weapons

The flint spear is made through knapping. The wooden club requires you to craft a knife first
Metal weapons are made through tool casting or smithing

Clay Item Molds

Are made via the clay forming interface. The cost of the items are as follows:

Amount of clay needed per mold
mold or item	# clay
Anvil	28
Planter	18
Prospecting Pick	13
Pick, Sword, Hammer, Hoe	12
Axe, Shovel	11
Flower pot	5
Clay (cooking) pot	4
Crucible	3
Ingot Mold	2
Bowl	1

Stationary Containers

The basket has 8 slots, the chest has 16, and the tool rack has space for 4 tools. The labelled chest may be written on using certain coloured stones, or with charcoal.

Portable Containers

NOTE: When you throw out a container carried in one of the four container slots, it will take any items it had in it, with it. It can be best to empty your inventory before throwing containers out. The mining bag can only be used for carrying ores, minerals, and stones