Zen Knitting

iroc70 February 9th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

Hi:

Here some websites and books to help you:

Here some books available at any library or bookstore:

One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Crocheting for Dummies
by Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Karen Manthey

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
by Jan Eaton

The Crochet Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated
by Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven

Donna Kooler’s Crocheted Afghans
by Donna Kooler

Herrschner’s Blue Ribbon Afghans
by Oxmoor House, Janica Lynn York

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader’s Digest Editors (Editor), Reader’s Digest Editors

100 Afghans to Knit and Crochet
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Geometrics: A New Way to Crochet
by Ruthie Marks, Ruthie Marks (Editor)

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys
by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)

From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
by Donna Scott

Cool Crochet
by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)

Not Your Mama’s Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
by Amy Swenson

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
by Candi Jensen

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Learning to Crochet
by BarCharts Inc (Manufactured by), Kaaren Ashley

The Easy Learn to Crochet in Just One Day
by Bobbie Matela

Crochet Your Way
by Gloria Tracy, Susan Levin, Susan Levin – a excellent book on the subject.

Learn to Crochet
by Sue Whiting

Learn to Crochet
by Sally Harding (Editor), John Heseltine (Photographer)

Basic Crocheting
by Sharon Hernes Hernes Silverman, Sharon Hermes Silverman, Annie Modesitt, Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator), Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator)

The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Creating Unique Fashions and Accessories

Crochet Basics: All You Need to Know to Create Beautiful Crocheted Garments
by Jan Eaton

Knitter’s Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face: Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask
by Edie Eckman

300 Crochet Stitches: Includes Basic Stitaches, Lace Patterns, Motifs, Filet, Clusters, Shells, Bobbles, Loops, Vol. 6
by Staff of Collins and Brown Limited

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet
by Shannon Okey (Editor), Shannon Okey (Editor)

220 More Crochet Stitches, Vol. 7
by Collins & Brown Ltd (Manufactured by)

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff

Crochet (Portable Crafter Series)
by Carolyn Christmas

For websites:

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet

http://sweaterbabe.com/ctips.htm

http://www.roxycraft.com/learntocrochet….

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/350….

http://members.aol.com/crochetwithdee/ty...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/gr...

http://www.learn-crochet-now.com/catalog...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/cr...

http://crochet.about.com

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbegin...

http://www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php...

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...

http://www.learntoknit.com/

http://www.crochetcabana.com/

http://www.crochet-made-easy.com/…...

http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/croche... – a good website

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...

http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/s...

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?ca...

http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/p...

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepa...

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/defau...

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-cra...

http://www.knitwhits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/...

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/patterns...

http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php...

http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/create/pa...

home.swbell.net/amjack/

http://www.shadylane.com/

http://www.monstercrochet.com/patterns.h...

http://www.crochetkim.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/….

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/...

http://www.home.att.net/~shannonms/pages/pat...

http://www.barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbsc...

http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/...

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

marniemaclean.com/patterns/index….

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/produ...

http://www.cache.lionbrand.com/content-croch...

http://www.cm-crafts.com/cmcraftscrochet...

http://www.crochet.com/freepatterns/free...

http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/...

http://www.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet

www. craftown.com/crolesson.htm

Videos:

http://www.freepatterns.com/content/cont...

http://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_video...

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FFF1...

I hope this helps.

t s February 9th, 2010 at 9:52 pm

I’ve found the Stitch ‘N Bitch series of books to be very helpful, and they have a crochet book available. They teach you the basic skills with lots of illustrations and clear instructions, and then give you successively difficult patterns that you can try the new techniques on.