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Steffyy wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 4:04 PM

My mum has gone on a hunt to find me a Crochet for beginners book or somthing along them lines!!

Was just wondering..

Is there any advice that could help to start me off?

Thanks alot

PaulineL wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 4:24 PM

Tell your mom to check out "Stitch and *** Crochet: The Happy Hooker", http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-***-Crochet-Happy-Hooker/dp/0761139850/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232320885&sr=1-2 The first third is all about how to crochet. The last two-thirds is a variety of cute and easy patterns.

Happy hooking!

Pauline

Steffyy wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 4:36 PM

I'll tell her!

Ravenart wrote

on Jan 18, 2009 5:23 PM

Hello and Welcome!!

I've never had a crochet book so I can't speak on that. But since you're online, there are some great stitch tutorials on http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_id=17 They are video which makes it easier for me to follow.

violetstone wrote

on Jan 20, 2009 4:44 PM

Hi Steff

I second the recommendation for the "Stitch and ***" Happy Hooker book. The only thing you need to be aware of is that it is an American book and the stitch names, needle sizes and yarn sizes are different from the English ones. There are very good conversion tables in the book though.

I have quite a few crochet books now and this is far and away the best one for learning to crochet. Written simply and very funnily, its a joy to read and the patterns are really inspiring.

Steffyy wrote

on Jan 20, 2009 5:07 PM

I am hoping to get my first book and Crochet set this weekend so it wont be long before I start!!

I will keep in mind the advice you have all given me.

Thanks again

Lilycancrochet wrote

on Jan 22, 2009 1:50 PM

Oh and not to be a nag, but it's spelled crochet. I think it's French so you don't pronounce the T.

Happy crocheting!!

~Lily

Peggytoes wrote

on Jan 23, 2009 9:31 PM

shop full!

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Boupie2 wrote

on Jan 25, 2009 8:19 PM

I love crocheting. It was very easy for me to get a hang of and I pick it up all the time after long abscences so you never really lose the skill once you get it. Feel free to friend me if you still need some but welcome. I hope to see lots of your project soon.