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I would like to learn to crochet.?

i really want to learn to crochet but i am a very visual person and every instructions i have seen either have hands and shadows in the way or i cant tell where the yarn is coming from because it is all one color. i cant stand videos. please help!

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1. I learned to knit and crochet from the Stitch n Bitch books, by Debbie Stoller. They're rather popular and should be in your local bookstore, or even in your library. Also, large craft chains (and local yarn stores! shop local!) often have classes aimed at beginners. It's a great hobby! Good luck. :) Edit: Yahoo edited out part of the title. It's a five letter "bad" word that starts with a b.
2. If you live near your school, a library, or maybe a book store, most of them have knitting or crocheting clubs and you could learn there. Even if it is just a knitting club, most of them know how to crochet and you can learn there.
3. Hi: Here are some book on the subject: 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 I hope this helps
4. Hi Kenneth: I'm so thrilled you want to learn crochet. I'm left handed and I taught myself and now teach to a group of retired women who are all right-handed. I have seen Teresa Richardson on U-Tube who is great, and there are no shadows and the is slow-motion footage so you can see directly how each stitch is being developed. She is the best and she also has a blog where she shares her patterns freely with others. I know you don't like videos but the detail of her on U-Tube are superb. Hope this helps. zippygranny
5. Hope you can find what you need from this link. http://sabrinapurvis.webs.com
6. The Lion Brand site has instructions with illustrations or video: your choice: http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/ Just scroll down below the video for the drawn illustrations. Otherwise, your best bet is to pick up a beginning crochet book at your local craft store. The most popular is probably "I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting." While at the craft store, take a moment to thumb through the beginning books and find one with illustrations you can work with. Some are photographs, and some are drawn illustrations. I personally think the drawn ones are clearer and easier to learn from than the ones with photographs, but YMMV. Here are some additional online resources for illustrated crochet: http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/ss/stchain.htm http://www.jessica-tromp.nl/crochet_stitches/crochet_stitches_how_to_crochet_crochetlessons_symbols_illustrations.htm http://www.vintage-crafts-patterns-designs.com/vintage-crochet-stitches.html