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Crocheting is a gratifying and popular craft, so it is very easy for beginners to find sources that teach how to crochet. Intermediate and advanced crochet students will find that computer and video technology puts knowledge and expertise literally at their fingertips. Whether you are brand to crochet or would like to learn advanced techniques, here is a guide that will help you learn how to crochet.

There are many craft stores that offer basic crocheting classes at a nominal cost. Many specialty yarn stores will charge a little more, but offer beginner's classes too. Some yarn store staff will even help you free of charge, as long as you purchase your supplies from their store. With the recent resurge in popularity, community colleges, libraries and community art centers have started providing courses in crocheting and knitting again. Prices are usually low enough to be affordable for most folks. Pick up one of their class calendars, or give them a call. Interest usually fades in the summer, so it is easier to find courses in the winter.

When you take a class, there is someone to show you basic crocheting stitches and techniques in person. Good teachers can present lessons in a variety of ways to make sure you understand techniques. An additional advantage is that a teacher can supervise what you are doing and make sure you are executing your stitches correctly. It also helps to see that you aren't the only one that suddenly has ten thumbs. Most teachers also rely on any one of the widely available books written especially for beginners.

Check to see if there are any crochet guilds in your area. Most guild members will gladly teach beginners. The Crochet Guild of America Z6EFPand the EW56Bhttp://www.knitting-and-c rochet-guild.org.uk/WH6PDKnitt ing and Crochet Guild of Great Britain list local guilds that are registered with them. Craft and yarn stores should also have information on guilds in your area. Often you can find guilds listed in crochet magazines, or even listed in the phone directories.

Look at http://www.meetup.com/ and http://groups.yahoo.com/. There are several Meetup and Yahoo groups that are devoted to crochet and open to new members. If you can find groups near where you live, they will be a great source for learning stitches and trading patterns. Most groups are free or only charge a small membership fee.

If you live in a remote place or wish to learn on your own, purchase or rent a DVD, CD-ROM. Also try an on line tutorial that contains video or diagrams that demonstrate the

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