LittleTucker

[LittleTucker]

Hi my name is Lena Tucker I'm newly retired. I would like to learn how to crochet. I know how to chain but I don't know how to read patterns, if you can help me I would really appreciate it.

[Winnie2013]

Hi Lena welcome to crochet talk the happiest and best crocheters anywhere!! Try going to Amazon if you are not signed up, sign up it is free. Then type in the search box "free crochet books" then just load them on your computer or IPad, tablet whatever you have. Oh make sure it is for beginners!! Hope this helps you out Lena. Have a good day hugs Winnie

[Butterflyrose]

Hi Lena! Welcome to CT and the wonderful world of being retired. Crocheting became a hobby of mine after I retired 5 years ago.. I used YouTube videos to teach myself. Retirement is the world's best kept secret! Enjoy yours!

[kl1000]

Hello Lena Tucker! It s nice to meet you! I am Larisa doily maker. I read only charts

[Barbara G.]

Hello and welcome to the crochet forums! Glad you joined us and we hope you will enjoy your stay!

We also have a lot of videos posted which may be helpful for you to learn the basic stitches.

http://crochettalk.com/links-and-res...ons-chain.html

If you will click on the DZCreations name, she has posted a host of crochet lesson videos on the site for us.

[Mrs. L]

Hello and welcome. I am also newly retired. I am new to this site. I have tried to watch you tube videos. They really help. I am going to try the ones they talked about on this site.