By: craftycorral

craftycorral — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:10:43 +0000

Those are all good resources but I can see how such a list would be overwhelming. The book you get will depend on how you learn. Do you need a lot of photos? Then I would go with Teaching Yourself Visually Crocheting by Kim Werker and Cecily Keim.

If you don’t have a lot of time and need something quick, there is a leaflet that is geared toward preteen girls and I use it to teach all age groups because it has lots of photos and clear instructions. It is called I Can Crochet” and is Annie’s Attic 872551.

If you learn best by seeing, then check out videos such as those at Annie’s Attic
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S
and Nexstitch http://www.nexstitch.com/

Or check out YouTube to search for specific topics.

If you like to read in more detail, there is a book called Crocheting in Plain English by Maggie Righetti that is good.

If you want an online resource, of course I recommend my web site http://www.crochetcabana.com and there are many others online like the CGOA web site at http://www.crochet.org.

Good luck!

By: t s

t s — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:52:31 +0000

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.

By: Mommiedearest

Mommiedearest — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:09:03 +0000

there are so many sites on the computer that can help you if you want to take the time to look but as an alternative you can e-mail me if you have a problem. I have been knitting and crocheting and for many years and would be very happy to help you with any problems.

By: iroc70

iroc70 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:15:39 +0000

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...