Does any one know how to crochet?

Question

I need a online website that teaches me how to crohet. With pictures please!!!

Answer 1

I think it's fantastic you're learning how to crochet! I like to recommend the Crochet Guild of America's website for it's chart on Turning Chains. It does offer "how to" drawings, so do check it out: http://www.crochet.org

The Craft Yarn Council of America also has a great "learning" online tutorial ... it's called "Each One Teach Two" and has the material so you can easily print it out. You can check it out at http://www.eachoneteachtwo.com

Realizing some people are more visual and need to see the stitch making in "action" I recommend visiting the annies attic website at http://www.anniesattic.com as they have free video clips ranging about 15 seconds long that you can play & replay on your PC.

Finally, I'd like to suggest joining an online group for moral support. Yahoo has many great crochet groups and I'm sure you'll find one (or more!) that you will enjoy! :)

I hope this helps,
~Dee Stanziano
Certified Crochet Teacher

Answer 2

Hi:

Here some books available at any library or bookstore:

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


For websites:

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...

https://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...

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

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

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

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index....

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

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

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

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

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


I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I do both, and I think both are easy. I learned to knit English style when I was 7 and learned to crochet at age 10. Some years later, I switched knitting style to Continental because it involves the same motions as crochet, and I think most crocheters will have an easier time learning to knit the continental method. Pros of crochet: 1. Faster than knitting 2. Produces a firmer/thicker fabric than knitting using the same yarn 3. Can produce a greater variety of lacy stitches 4. Makes great looking edgings and Cons: 1. Uses more yarn to cover the same number of square inches 2. Less supple and flexible than knitting 3. The stitches are more crude looking in expanses of "plain" stitching (row after row of sc or dc vs stockinette stitch). 4. The mere *thought* of a crocheted sock is a turn-off Pros of Knitting: 1. An endless variety of fabric can be created 2. Uses less yarn for the same coverage than crochet 3. Produces flexible, supple fabric 4. Less likely to make errors; errors easier to find and fix 5. I find knitting more relaxing than crocheting (that may be just me)

Answer 4

People have already given you great suggestions so I am going to just mention that meetup.com has ways to meet people locally who teach each other how to crochet. It is pretty cool, we usually meet at a cafe or something. Really low key, but fun. If you don't have one near you, you can always begin one & hope it grows. Crocheting is completely addictive! To keep my addiction going, I make blankets for friend's children who buy the yarn for me. Keeps me doing what I love & keeps me from the poor house. :) Once you get the basics down, it is quite a simple craft.
There is also a fabulous book called Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting. I have found this book the most helpful of all the books I was using to learn. My friend & I use it & work together to figure out what things mean. It is always easier to learn when working w/ others.
Have fun!

Answer 5

Lionbrand.com
is a great website
It also gives you patterens to follow and it teaches you to knit too, if you want to learn.

http://www.roxycraft.com/learntocrochet.htm
this is also a good website

Hope this helps! If this doesnt help then all you need to do is search Learn to crochet or crochet. You could probably find some stuff on wikihow.com.

Good luck!

Answer 6

First step in learning how to crochet - the starting chain ... this link is to a series of closeup photos, showing each exact step (click Next under the first photo and under each photo to see the next photo step and try doing it yourself as you follow along with the photos):
http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/ss/stchain.htm

Next is a single crochet tutorial, with step-by-step photos again:
http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/ss/sc.htm

The following link lists free patterns for very beginners:
http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/a/beginners.htm

As questions come up, the Crochet How-to Directory may have links to some of the answers you need:
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa052398.htm

Answer 7

This link should help you with your crochet needs. Once you feel comfortable with holding the hook and yarn..you will be well on your way crocheting wonderful items! Good Luck!

Answer 8

I like www.learntoknit.com it shows how to knit and crochet, and what the difference is. It has a few links to free patterns. Also, crochet.about.com they have good instructions for different stitches and lots of patterns and charts.

Answer 9

This site will teach you the stitches. You can practice them before you begin a project.
http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/howto-crochet.html

Answer 10

you simply have to put your request in a web search and do it yourself, till you see one that you think you can follow or go to the library and get a starter book with lots of pictures.