Oh You Crafty Gal: Crochet

Come Learn to crochet with me! I'm a newbie to crochet, but am already addicted (just check out my pinterest crochet board)! This is a list of all the resources I have found to be helpful for me so far. I would suggest starting first with Crafty Minx's free online crochet school. I'm still learning so check back often, since I'll be adding a lot to this page.

General/ Beginning

Crafty Minx's free online crochet school.

My list of the best tutorials for chain and single crochet (the best stitch to start with)

6 Tips on How to Learn to Knit or Crochet

New to Yarncrafting? We’ve Got Some Tips to Help You Along Your Journey

Gauge Swatch 101: How to Make and Measure Your Swatch

Crochet School Free e-book

Yarn

Best Yarns for Beginners

What Is Fingering/Sock/Sport/DK/Worsted…Weight Yarn?

How To Choose the Best Yarn for Your Project; Understanding How Texture and Color Interact

12 Tips on How to Organize Your Yarn Stash

Tools

Choosing the Right Needle or Hook for Your Yarncrafting

4 Essential Tools for Your Project Bag

How to Use Stitch Markers

Learning to Read Patterns and First Projects

Annie's Cataloge (good list of abbreviations)

Crochet abbreviations master list: Crafty Yarn Council

Lion Brand: Crochet Abbreviation

Crafty Minx's: Preparing to read a pattern and learning gauge

Crafty Minx's: How to read a pattern

Crafty Minx's: Reading Crochet Charts

How to figure out multiples

Tips for Reading a Pattern

Hey Beginners, We Found Your Next Easy Project!

Five Quick & Easy Knitting Patterns

From the Video Archive: Beginner Project Ideas to Knit & Crochet

Crochet Stitch Tutorials and Free Patterns

Chain and Single Crochet

My list of the best tutorials for chain and single crochet (the best stitch to start with)

Crochet Cable

Free pattern for a pillow From Yarn Around Hook

Front and Back Posts

I did a swatch with just front post double crochet and it looked really cool. I think I'll make a rug with just that. I'll post when I finish!