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Welcome to How To Crochet: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners.

Crochet has risen hugely in popularity in recent years and, as with knitting, is no longer seen as an ‘old granny’ pastime. A whole new generation of young women — and perhaps even men! — are discovering how fun and easy it is to pick up a crochet hook and some yarn and create something beautiful.

This book is aimed at the absolute beginner, so don’t worry if you have never tried to crochet before — the clear and easy to follow illustrations and pictures here will help you get started and have you crocheting your first stitches in no time.

I’ve chosen a lovely selection of projects that are easy enough for complete novices to make in a relatively short space of time, and that progress your skills as you move on through the book – so whether you’re hoping to make cute crocheted gifts for friends, beautiful baby hats or accessories for loved ones, or have your heart set on a big granny square blanket, there’s sure to be a project here to inspire you.

So — what are you waiting for? Read on, follow the steps provided, and you’ll be delighted to discover just how easy it is to learn to crochet!

Happy crocheting!

Alison x