Getting started in crochet

1. Getting to know your materials : The one essential: a hook ; The yarns we love to use ; Becoming a crocheter

2. Getting started: forget the chain! : Easing into single crochet ; Why a turning chain? ; Crocheting into existing stitches ; Practice makes perfect

3. Chains: your foundation : Evaluating your chain ; Counting chain stitches

4. Basic crochet stitches : Beginning to work from a foundation chain ; Half double crochet ; Double crochet ; Treble crochet

5. Gauge : Swatching for gauge: getting started ; Why does gauge matter? ; Making good use of your swatch ; Check and double-check

6. Working in the round : Get the stitch height and count right ; Joined rounds ; Spiral rounds

7. Perfecting techniques : Changing yarns ; Hiding your tails by working over them ; Adding an edge ; Finishing

8. Pattern reading : Patterns for rows ; Patterns for rounds