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What is the very best book for teaching crochet step-by-step from beginner to advanced?

I have Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet, but there are things in the book which I don't understand or need more clarification on.

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1. Hi: Here some websites and books to help you: Here some books available at any library or bookstore: One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer) 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 Learning to Crochet by BarCharts Inc (Manufactured by), Kaaren Ashley The Easy Learn to Crochet in Just One Day by Bobbie Matela Crochet Your Way by Gloria Tracy, Susan Levin, Susan Levin - a excellent book on the subject. Learn to Crochet by Sue Whiting Learn to Crochet by Sally Harding (Editor), John Heseltine (Photographer) Basic Crocheting by Sharon Hernes Hernes Silverman, Sharon Hermes Silverman, Annie Modesitt, Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator), Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator) The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Creating Unique Fashions and Accessories Crochet Basics: All You Need to Know to Create Beautiful Crocheted Garments by Jan Eaton Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency by Lena Maikon The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face: Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask by Edie Eckman 300 Crochet Stitches: Includes Basic Stitaches, Lace Patterns, Motifs, Filet, Clusters, Shells, Bobbles, Loops, Vol. 6 by Staff of Collins and Brown Limited Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet by Shannon Okey (Editor), Shannon Okey (Editor) 220 More Crochet Stitches, Vol. 7 by Collins & Brown Ltd (Manufactured by) Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff Crochet (Portable Crafter Series) by Carolyn Christmas For websites: http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet http://sweaterbabe.com/ctips.htm 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... www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php... www.learntoknit.com/instructions_... www.learntoknit.com/ www.crochetcabana.com/ www.crochet-made-easy.com/...... www.freecraftunlimited.com/croche... - a good website www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir... www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/s... www.freepatterns.com/list.html?ca... www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/p... www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepa... www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/defau... www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-cra... www.knitwhits.com/ www.interweave.com/knit/projects/... www.lovinghugsfamily.com/patterns... www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php... www.hookmeupcrochet.com/create/pa... home.swbell.net/amjack/ www.shadylane.com/ www.monstercrochet.com/patterns.h... www.crochetkim.com/ www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/.... www.dovetaildesigns.com/... www.home.att.net/~shannonms/pages/pat... www.barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbsc... www.freecrochetlibrary.org/... www.smartcrochet.com/ marniemaclean.com/patterns/index.... www.marloscrochetcorner.com/produ... www.cache.lionbrand.com/content-croch... www.cm-crafts.com/cmcraftscrochet... www.crochet.com/freepatterns/free... www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/... www.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet www. craftown.com/crolesson.htm Videos: www.freepatterns.com/content/cont... www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_video... www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FFF1... I hope this helps.
2. there are so many sites on the computer that can help you if you want to take the time to look but as an alternative you can e-mail me if you have a problem. I have been knitting and crocheting and for many years and would be very happy to help you with any problems.
3. I've found the Stitch 'N Bitch series of books to be very helpful, and they have a crochet book available. They teach you the basic skills with lots of illustrations and clear instructions, and then give you successively difficult patterns that you can try the new techniques on.
4. Those are all good resources but I can see how such a list would be overwhelming. The book you get will depend on how you learn. Do you need a lot of photos? Then I would go with Teaching Yourself Visually Crocheting by Kim Werker and Cecily Keim. If you don't have a lot of time and need something quick, there is a leaflet that is geared toward preteen girls and I use it to teach all age groups because it has lots of photos and clear instructions. It is called I Can Crochet" and is Annie's Attic 872551. If you learn best by seeing, then check out videos such as those at Annie's Attic http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S and Nexstitch http://www.nexstitch.com/ Or check out YouTube to search for specific topics. If you like to read in more detail, there is a book called Crocheting in Plain English by Maggie Righetti that is good. If you want an online resource, of course I recommend my web site http://www.crochetcabana.com and there are many others online like the CGOA web site at www.crochet.org. Good luck! .