Introduction

Crocheting is easy to learn! Once you know a few basic stitches, everything else builds on that knowledge in a logical way, making it easy to start your first project and also fun to build your skills as you become more adventurous in your crocheting.

In Basic Crocheting and Projects, I’ve followed this logical approach to learning crochet. In Part One, you will get an overview of yarn, hooks, and other tools used in crocheting, and then I’ll walk you step by step with photos and illustrations through how to work the basic crochet stitches. In Part Two, you’ll build your knowledge with more advanced stitches and techniques such as working in the round, working front post and back post double crochet, Tunisian crochet, and working an edging. Then in Part Three you can use what you’ve learned to make twenty projects, including shawls, bags, scarves, blankets, pillows, and more.

Grab a hook and some yarn and start crocheting today!