"Neophyte crafters learn how to wield a crochet hook with skill and grace, enter yarn stores with confidence, and recreate their favorite crochet trends in this invaluable guide. Seemingly complex crocheting jargon and techniques are demystified with step-by-step photographs and instructions. Clear diagrams demonstrate how to hold a crochet hook and yarn, and form basic stitches to create a simple scarf. More advanced skills - such as shaping, working in rounds, motifs, and edging - lead into sophisticated projects, including an evening bag, a pillow, and an edged camisole. Designed for the ext."@en
"Neophyte crafters learn how to wield a crochet hook with skill and grace, enter yarn stores with confidence, and recreate their favorite crochet trends in this invaluable guide. Seemingly complex crocheting jargon and techniques are demystified with step-by-step photographs and instructions. Clear diagrams demonstrate how to hold a crochet hook and yarn, and form basic stitches to create a simple scarf. More advanced skills?such as shaping, working in rounds, motifs, and edging?lead into sophisticated projects, including an evening bag, a pillow, and an edged camisole. Designed for the extreme."@en
"Offers a tutorial in the fundamentals of crocheting, with step-by-step instructions and visual images that take readers through a series of increasingly advanced techniques, accompanied by a number of projects, tips, patterns and motifs, and a resource listing."

Getting Started Crochet