Tutorial 1: How to Start Crocheting

I started learning crocheting from youtube and tjw1963 is a very good teacher. She's got very clear instructions and great demonstrations so I'm recommending that you subscribe to her youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963

Just to give a better idea of how to start, it all basically starts with chain stitches. Here's what it is:


After which, you should learn how to do the Single Crochet:


Combining what you've learnt above, you can basically crochet 1 row! :) To continue to the next row, you will need to flip your work over, do 1 chain stich, and start doing single crochets across the row as per the first row. Keep repeating the procedure and soon you'll end up with a square / rectangular crocheted work!