I want to learn how to crochet I learn from audio visual mostly from people teaching me. I've recently moved and I have an autistic 4 year old son id join crochet or knit groups but child care is an issue.

I have a hard time reading the weird code most books are written in I might understand it better if I had some one reading it and explain it and showing it and have me do it with them. But not many folks want to go through all that with me.

are there any good sites or books that have diagrams or videos I could watch to learn how to do projects?

right now I'm working on a 5' x 5' granny square. Lol a friend showed me how to make them and instead of stopping and staring another one I just kept going...

but id really like to learn how to do hats scarves... eventually work up to stuffed animals and clothes.

I have the lion brand catalogs and have been thinking about buying some items. I've also seen these big loom circle and rectangle things at the craft stores that claim it makes it very easy to make hats and scarves and combine the 2 to make clothes.


any ideas?:rolleyes:

thank you so much for your help... 5' x 5' granny square is getting monotonous!:p

Fluffy, I admire your focus and would like to suggest you try to your local library for audio/visual aids such as cds to learn the crafts you would like to do. They might possibly have something for you. Or, try google.com and explore there.

I love to crochet. 1st, do you know what kind of stitch you are making on the sq with? Single or double. Most things are made with those basic stitches. If I lived closer I would pop over to teach you. I think everyone should learn how. My mother taught me and I taught my sis-in-law, and some ladies at work. I could try to teach you over the net. :)

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Originally Posted by fiend101

i love to crochet. 1st, do you know what kind of stitch you are making on the sq with? single or double. most things are made with those basic stitches. If I lived closer I would pop over to teach you. I think everyone should learn how. My mother taught me and I taught my sis-in-law, and some ladies at work. I could try to teach you over the net. :)

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Yes, it would be good if someone could teach another person about these things right on this site! That's part of the reason this site is here! :)

There are lots of fun tutorials on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Fluffy,
Try these links...
Free Crochet Stitch Videos and Instruction - Basic Crochet Stitches

Free Crochet Video Tutorial Introduction : Learn to Crochet Video Series : Tunisian & Traditional Crochet Videos

How to Crochet a Scarf - AOL Video

Hi I learned to crochet using a book and when stuck went to the back of the book to remind me what to do. My mother in law could crochet but never knew the names of the stitches therefore couldn't follow a pattern. I can now follow any pattern and recommend this way of teaching. Good luck

I've tried doing the book thing too, and know the stitches and how to do them. But I can't follow a pattern. I'm more of a hands on person, I need to see it being done not just told how to do it.

I just wish I lived near you but I am in Scotland.
Good luck

I also have a son, 6, who is autistic and also has a mood disorder. It sounds crazy, but crocheting has really helped me through a lot of tough times. It is great to sit down and do something that is productive. Once I got the hang of it it got really relaxing. The repetition for me makes it a muscle memory kind of thing and I can just zone out. I do a lot while I'm watching TV at the end of the day. :) I started with scarves, then ventured out into hats. I've just now (3 years later... I'm slow lol) started doing things like pants, ponchos, gloves, etc. Good luck on your search!

Great places to find free patterns are
Lion Brand Yarn (you said you had the catalogs but I didn't know if you had been to their site)
Crochet Pattern Central - Free, Online Crochet Pattern Link Directory - Beginner Crochet Instructions - Crochet Tips, Tricks, Testimonials and More!
And there are some great people at Crochetville® Forum who can help too.

Joanna