First Time Crochet: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: There's a First Time For Everything

by Deborah Burger

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques will have you creating projects like boas, coasters, and even slippers and bags in no time. Eight simple projects will introduce crocheting skills like basic stitches, chaining, increasing and decreasing, and color techniques; skills you will use often as you continue to learn. With First Time Crochet , soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2014

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This easy to read book covers the basics of crochet for the beginner. It is excellently illustrated with photos and drawings of the various steps and procedures. I also includes detailed steps for several projects.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this one up from the library since I am going to be teaching beginner crochet once again this summer and I am always looking for new tricks and tips.
This one is not bad. The photographs are nice and clear, but I actually felt that it could have used a few more as well as some more description to highlight trickier topics. The projects were very blah, nothing very modern and tending towards color extremes - old lady beige or tween hot oranges and pinks. NIce presentation though.

[Jennifer Lavender · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a beginner to crochet and I thought this book was amazing! I worked thru the practice sections and made all the projects. I made them whether I was interested in them or not for the sake of learning. It was very easy to follow and did not assume you already know anything, which is awesome for a beginner. I learned how to do basic stitches and read patterns which will help me for future projects. I am hooked! I would recommend this book to anyone just learning to crochet.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey great beginners crochet book. It starts with a simple introduction to the basic tools, and then the beginning chain stitch. From there it covers the single stitch, the double stitch, and the treble stitch. Each new stitch comes with a project and some suggestions on making borders and various items. I thoroughly enjoyed, although I did not make every project.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This first time crochet book is a nice way for the beginner to gain some needed information about the skill. It is thorough and has good instruction and pictures. It is a good start for the beginner.