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Best sites to learn crochet?

I want to learn crochet but have been unsuccessful the last times I've tried. Does anyone have sites about crocheting with clear instructions? Thanks

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1. Lionbrand.com has a pretty good "learn to..." area that has pictures and diagrams. Also if you have a WalMart or Michaels Arts and Crafts store near you look for a book called "I taught myself to crochet" it comes with an assortment of hooks, other crochet notions and a book that has really good diagrams and fairly simple to follow instructions. I have recommend this book to a lot of people that have used it to learn and it also has a section for left handers if you need it.
2. The good thing about videos is that you can pause them and play then as many times you need to.you can search up on youtube, there are alot of people making crochet videos. the most popular one on youtube is http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963 other on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/Bethintx1 http://www.knitwitch.com/crochet%20videos.htm there are many more. websites with videos: http://www.hookedonneedles.com/ http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Howtos/Crochet+Made+Easy+-+video+lessons.htm http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html other websites http://www.crochetcabana.com/ http://www.learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/ http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm hope this helps
3. 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/...