Online Resources for Crocheting

1. About.com - http://crochet.about.com/od/learntocrochet/tp/crochet-for-beginners.htm Crochet instructions for beginners, includes instruction for a wide 2. Lion Brand - http://www.lionbrand.com http://youtube.com/user/LionBrandYarn Basic instructions, information on sold by Lion company, free patterns featuring and videos on YouTube. 3. Red Heart Yarn - http://www.redheart.com/learn http://www.youtube.com/user/redheartyarns Clear basic instructions, free patterns featuring Red Heart Yarn, trendy patterns as well as classics, and videos on YouTube. 4. Coats and Clark - http://www.coatsandclark.com/ Long history of needlework and supplies and instruction for a variety of needlework, basic patterns, land a large selection of online videos showing a variety of stitches

5. Ehow - http://www.ehow.com Short, basic instructions. Search for “crocheting” on their site

6. Crochet Guild of America - http://www.crochet.org/ Basic and advanced instructions; free pattern booklet, links to local chapters and design com- petitions. Masters classes and quarterly Crochet! magazine for paid membership.

7. Craft Yarn Council - http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/ Instructions for multiple types of yarn work, videos, FAQ’s, standard pages for sizing charts and patterns. Bulletin boards to post questions, links to local guilds, and tips for those teaching crochet classes. Retailers may list classes. Charity sites. 8. Craftsy.com- http://www.craftsy.com/

An online community with classes (for purchase), patterns, projects and sup- plies, and a blog

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