Crocheting

Books - Websites

Getting Started

All the benefits of knitting, but just one needle! We've got the books to get you started, and more!!

For additional resources, browse the catalog under the subject Crocheting.

	Breiter, Barbara The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated Now updated, completely revised, and with color photos, this is the only book to include knitting and crocheting together. Readers will get goof-proof instructions to get them knitting and crocheting in no time. TT820.D58 2006x
	Brittain, Susan Crocheting for Dummies Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, this hands-on guide helps you choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work TT820.B735 2004x
	Crocheting School: A Complete Course The materials you need, the way to hold the hook, and directions for dozens of stitches: here is essential information for any newcomer to crochet. All of this and much more appear in this bountifully illustrated beginner's guide from Italy. q TT820.S43713 2004
	Griffiths, Melody So simple crochet: a fabulous collection of 24 fashionable and fun designs q TT825.G6854 2006x
	Learn to crochet TT820.L395 2005x
	Righetti, Maggie Crocheting in plain English TT820 .R535 1988
	Teach yourself visually knitting & crocheting TT820.T368 2004x
	Tracy, Gloria Crochet your way: a learn-to-crochet afghan, over 40 projects for home and family, easy-to-understand text and symbols, special instructions for left-handers, EZ reference crochet shorthand chart q TT820.T694 2000
	Turner, Pauline How to crochet: the definitive crochet course, complete with step-by-step techniques, stitch libraries, and projects for your home and family q TT820.T873 2001x

The Basics and Beyond

	Big book of crochet: featuring the best of Crochet with heart magazine q TT820.B6397 2005x
	Eaton, Jan 200 crochet blocks: for blankets, throws, and afghans TT825 .E27967 2004
	Kooler, Donna Donna Kooler's encyclopedia of crochet q TT820.K7565 2002x
	300 crochet stitches: includes basic stitches, lace patterns, motifs, filet, clusters, shells, bobbles, loops q TT820.H2718 1998x

Websites

• Crochet Guild of America
  http://www.crochet.org/
  The main purpose of the Crochet Guild of America is to educate the public about crochet, provide education and networking opportunities, and set a national standard for the quality, art and skill of crochet through creative endeavors. Local chapters provide an opportunity for crocheters to get together with others in their area who share their love of crochet.
• DMC Crochet Center
  http://www.dmc-usa.com/crochet/
  A manufacturer of needlework threads, DMC Corporation offers instruction articles for the beginner as well as free patterns to download.
• Lion Brand Yarn Company
  http://www.lionbrand.com/
  Free crocheting instructions and patterns.
  • Learn to Crochet