Don't let the rather unimaginative cover put you off - this is an excellent learn-to-crochet book. Although written for the American market, all UK and metric terms are extremely well covered and it's easy to translate all the patterns into UK versions and find all the yarn and equipment you need.

The instructions are extremely well explained, photographed and even videoed, with plenty of links to online videos that make the 3-D imagination required so much easier than trying to follow 2-D pictures in a book.

Some of the projects use rather bright 'traditional crochet colours' that remind me of stuff that was around in the 60s and 70s but may still appeal to those who like that look, but author Deborah has also included some of the modern effects - even one of the first basic patterns for a simple square coaster look fabulous when crocheted with more modern colours and then felted and would make superb Christmas gifts - you could churn these out by the dozen and have plenty of sets ready for this Christmas (I wirte in mid August)!

As you progress through the book, there are plenty of pattern ideas for home deco and toys, shawls/scarves, bags and garments, all with excellent pictures and detailed instructions. along the way and using a variety of yarn types from thickest chunky to fine filet work. I was slightly disappointed not to find a version of the lovely cream/white lacy tops that are fashionable, but make no mistake - after working through this book you could easily translate your skills into any other project or pattern.

Having read an online version, I'm definitely going to buy the spiral-bound book and make this my foundation book for crochet - for myself and for lending out. Highly recommended. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars would be the slight American bias and I'd perhaps like to see a few 'trendier' patterns - but then that's not the point of a book like this so it will still be my 'go to' book for learning new stuff.

The perfect book for anyone who would like to learn how to crochet. The information in this book reaches from how to hold the hook and the yarn to basic projects learning basic and more advanced crochet stitches.

Step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as troubleshooting sections ease the learning process and will help any novice crochet enthusiast learn the stitches easily.

This is a great book for beginners or as a reference guide to refresh your memory if you haven’t crocheted in a while. It clearly shows you what you will learn, what you will need to produce a great finished project and troubleshooting for when you run into a problem.
You’ll learn about tools, gadgets, crochet hooks and yarn. Holding techniques and finding the one that works for you. You’ll learn how to read a pattern from a diagram, guided from beginning to end.
Each lesson is taught and the next lesson is built upon the previous skill(s) learned. Lots of great pictures go along with each lesson. One of the issues I have always had when crocheting is counting the stitches and know what to and not to count, there is a picture which shows/explains it, now I really know! Included in this book is a link to videos showing each stitch and technique, a fabulous visual aid. Love this!
The projects start out easy and build as you learn. They are also, youthful, fun and relevant; there is a project to make a gift for everyone in your family: scarves, booties, stuffed toys, coasters and much more.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

This is a wonderfully comprehensive book for anyone wanting to learn, or for anyone with basic knowledge who wants to expand their skills.

As someone who can crochet and often gets asked for help to learn I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Not only are there the usual how to make this stitch, but every stitch has a project to make so you can thoroughly practice than skill before moving on. There is also a mistakes guide... I often get sent pictures titled "what have I done wrong" and this book even has sections about the common mistakes, brilliant for someone who doesn't have a crocheter on the other side of social media.

Another nice surprise was the addition of tunisian crochet, great to see it in there when it has such a similar skill set.

All round a very good book.

This Crochet 101 book has so much great information and step by step instructions. I went from not being able to crochet rows to being able to finish a scarf. SO glad this book exists and I can use it to continue my crochet learning journey.

I love knitting, but crochet has always seemed difficult to learn.
This is book shows you step by step instructions, and how easy it is to achieve a nice looking project.
This is very helpful for beginners and people scare of the little hook. It is amazing what you can do, and all the options for shaping and adding textures that will be difficult with the two needle method.
There is no limit for what you can do.
Definitely recommend it.

The edition I received from the publisher is the 2018 digital edition of the book which was originally published in 2012.

Burger describes this as a workshop in a book - and it is just that. 

Crochet 101 begins with crochet basics. You will learn the terms and parts of a crochet hook, you will learn how to hold a crochet hook, and more. 

There are three different ways to hold a hook. I apparently use the Knife or Overhand hold - who knew! 

Burger then goes into different types of fiber. This is key when starting a new project. 

You will then learn how to begin crocheting, and how to troubleshoot many common problems. This is great because there are photos with which you can compare your stitches; this way you can easily identify the issues with your crocheting and will then be able to fix the problem. 

Next, Burger jumps right in to some very simple beginner projects. The "Chain Gang Boa" is a very easy scarf because it is a cluster of long, multi-color crochet chains.

After you have mastered the simple projects, Burger provides more challenging patterns such as lacy scarves and shawls.

There is no need to worry about getting your crochet projects 100% correct the first time; there are plenty of tips and troubleshooting notes along the way! Even seasoned crocheters will have to pull a few stitches from time to time. Burger makes it easy to identify what went wrong. 

At the end of the book there is a a helpful glossary and icon dictionary, as well as a useful index. 

Crochet 101 is great for beginners and intermediate crocheters. It feels like Deb is there with you to guide you through it all, start to finish. Highly recommended!

This is a great book on basic techniques of crochet. I'm a lifelong knitter, and I wondered how easily I could learn the basics of crochet. I gave this book a test drive and successfully made a swatch of single chain stitch. The book also explains the mysteries of abbreviations, patterns, and symbols for the various stitches. I really wish the e-book edition had links to video demonstrations. However, this was a good basic book that takes the beginner step by step in learning crochet.

I found Crochet 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction by Deborah Burger,
Its Brilliant if you are a beginner to crocheting. This book will teach you how to crochet through well illustrated projects, and there are 101 engaging projects to learn. It starts with easy designs and moves to more difficult patterns as you master the techniques to achieve them. You will gain new skills throughout and can use them to create new crochet pieces. This book covers the basics, selecting the correct crochet hooks to the correct yarn to use, other tools and accessories, How to start your projects, by using a chain etc, then to basic stitches and then how to read crochet patterns.

You have even a companion online video 'tutorials to demonstrate essential techniques to crochet your creation. It has all the information you need to get started crochet projects.
I found this book very helpful and I've only been crocheting over a year now. I found this book easy to use and learnt a lot from it. A great book for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.

I received this e-book ARC through Net Galley from Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry Books in exchange for a truthful review.

Some really great ideas on Crocheting in the book. I will try most if not all of them when I Crochet.

what a great Crochet resource book.
Instructions are very clear and well written, with lots of photos to go with the patterns.
Highly recommended for a new crocheter or even and experienced one who needs refreshing.

I have been considering having a go at crocheting for a while, so when I saw this book on NetGalley, I couldn't resist requesting it, in order to learn more and finally make up my mind. Certainly, based on what I've read here, I am keen to try and will look for some beginner's hooks the next time I go into town. (I also plan to add this book to my wishlist at TBD.) Crochet 101 is set out perfectly for the beginner. It starts with general information on hooks and yarn, before moving on to simple stitches. With each new stitch or technique there is a project or two to try, which allows you to create tangible items that demonstrate your progress. Many of the projects (which range from household items to clothing) hold appeal; they are something you would want to create and use/wear. At each stage there are clear instructions, accompanied by useful photo illustrations. There is also a link to view video tutorials, which further demonstrate techniques. Overall, Crochet 101 is an excellent resource both for those looking to take up crochet for the first time and for existing practitioners looking for new projects and ideas.

“Crochet 101” is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, offering easy step-by-step instructions with photos by Deborah Burger, crochet guru and author of “How to Make 100 Crochet Appliqués.” This is a beautiful-to-look-at and info-rich guide for mastering the most basic steps of the craft.

Skills are learned by working on projects that start with easy techniques that get progressively more difficult as readers get deeper into the book. Sections cover yarn selection, hook types and sizes, other tools and accessories, crochet gauge, chaining, forming the basic stitches, and reading patterns-making. Online video tutorials are also offered as an adjunct. Highly recommended!

Pub Date 21 Aug 2018

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I received this e-book ARC through Net Galley from Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry Books in exchange for a truthful review.
Crochet 101 is geared toward the absolute beginner and can be used also as a fantastic reference tool for the more knowledgeable crocheter. Basics are discussed first, covering hooks, notions and yarns. The most used stitches are then introduced one by one, with accompanying photographs, followed by a practice swatch project using that stitch to gain confidence. The Tips sections and the Troubleshooting sections visually showing typical problems which arise were especially useful.
As a beginning level crocheter, stitch key and abbreviations and symbol references were very welcome.
My favorite chapter was Chapter 7, where how to read a stitch symbol diagram was explained. It was also nice to see several of the later patterns presented in diagram form (which I personally prefer) along with the written instructions.

Originally published in 2012, this is a perfect learning tool for the new crochet student. It's set up for step by step learning and there is a project with each stitch you learn. Later chapters tell how to combine stitches and read patterns. Illustrations are well done and there is a glossary, yarn guide and ideas for various hooks and yarn combos. My only wish was a chapter for a left handed learner. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have been crocheting for years, but still love to flick through the pages of a crochet book no matter how basic it is. For me, this book was teaching me things which I’ve known about for years. But for a crochet beginner, this book was absolutely perfect!

It gives concise instruction and clear accompanying pictures to help you along the way. It also gives information as to what all the different ‘tools’ are that you need to start your crocheting journey and lists the terminology, which can definitely be confusing if you don’t know what everything means!

I really enjoyed reading through this book and it has definitely rekindled my interest to get my crochet hooks and wool out and start making some granny square blankets! Would highly recommend if you are interesting in starting out in crocheting or if you would like to brush up on your techniques!

This book is a really good reference for beginning or novice crocheters. I have been crocheting for many years but have never been able to decipher those pattern diagrams. I think the explanations in this book will resolbe that issue. The instructions are clear and understandable. It contains an abundance of reference material from the different types and weights of yarn to different sizes and types of hooks. It also has instructions on the different ways you can hold your hook while crocheting. There are many practice swatch patternns as well as several actual project patterns. There are sections on several different crochet types such as granny squares, filet and tunisian. I was disappointed that it doesn’t include any information on hairpin lace crochet but perhaps that is a 201 level book. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to get started crocheting.

Crochet 101 Master Basic Skills Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction by Deborah Burger
I am a published crochet designer and have done work for yarn companies and taught myself how to crochet.
Not sure at times if I'm really doing the stitches properly and second guess myself all the time.
Starts out with a table of contents where it has basics, putting it all together, traditions and abbreviations/symbols and glossary and index.
Like pictures as they start with simple things like a mug rug and talks about the basics.
Tells you what to expect and to have breaks and patience.
Diagrams are shown throughtout the book along with real photos. Chart of hook sizes and yarn weights is very informative.
Love easy project they start out with, so simple but it will build your confidence that you can do it.
Like troubleshooting tips along the way also. Stitches are explained and shown how to work them along with an easy project to do.
Each pattern has a title, summary and what you'll learn. Things you will need are listed, gauge, finished size and stitches used along with directions and tips.
Color photo preceeds the pattern.
Photographs are easy to view the item with background: colors are not to dark to see the details.
Stitches and patterns get more difficult as the book goes along and you should be able to follow it. Even reading a pattern by charts.
Love that there are so many projects to make, useful and practical for every home.
Hooded scarf would be my first project as I make things for the homeless and that is one thing they can use in the winter cold months.
Book finishes off with author bio and so many resouces of information.
A KEEPER!
Received this review copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
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Easy to access beginner's crochet guide. This guide doesn't only cover the basic stitches and patterns but also explains the different pieces of equipment available to use and which are best for particular circumstances. Dipping into colour theory is helpful.

I loved looking through this book. I knew how to crochet as a child but I couldn’t remember how to do certain things. I took a class a few years ago and the instructor confused me so much that I couldn’t remember anything. Crochet 101 is the perfect book for beginners or those needing a refresher course in crocheting. The instructions are straight forward and the photographs are helpful. I can’t wait to practice making Granny squares.