One of my favorite crafts is crochet. It is easy to carry along with you in many cases and while it can be quick to learn there’s always a new stitch around the corner to master. With Crochet 101 you will be able to learn all of the basic stitches and build upon them.

After a brief introduction and a quick description of the lessons to follow, the book then begins with Crochet Basics. This section gives you an introduction to crochet tools like hooks, yarns, and threads, a yarn vocabulary list, and notions.

Start To Stitch offers various suggestions on holding your crochet hook, holding the yard, and the slip knot. A brief list of various crochet language terms is also included.

The Chain Stitch is the first instruction with several step-by-step photographs to help you along the way. The instructions also include a quick reference, tip, and more crochet language terms. At the end of the lesson is a troubleshooting guide with ideas on how to fix various problems you might come across.

The Crochet Basics section continues along with several projects to build your technique. You will be working single crochet, double crochet and even double crochet motifs.

The next section, Putting It All Together, builds on your basic skills. International stitch symbols are introduced with the information on how to use them, and more basic stitches are added.

I liked how the various instructions and patterns had both the standard pattern and the chart pattern included.

More and more patterns are being created with the chart which I find is much easier to read and visualize. Learning how to read these charts will become a valuable skill. But of course, anyone wanting to work on an older pattern will need to read the standard, harder to decipher, written instructions. Learning that skill will be invaluable as well.

Useful Guides And Tutorial

It was also very useful to have troubleshooting guides included at the end of each tutorial so you can easily learn how to fix errors or imperfections. The “What You’ll Learn“ and “What You’ll Need“ are also very helpful in giving an overview of what to expect from the lesson.

At the end of the book is a list of Abbreviations And Symbols and term conversions from US to UK. A Stitch Key provides a legend for the crochet pattern charts and is followed by a Glossary of Terms and the Index.

This is undoubtedly an excellent resource for anyone learning crochet. For anybody who is familiar with crochet but not yet adept, it will be an excellent go-to guide for reference. There are several fun projects included, most should stand the test of time and be usable many years from now.

Reviewed for LnkToMi iRead in response to a complimentary copy of the book provided by the publisher in hopes of an honest review.

I do not crochet, I knit, so I felt if I could understand this book, that would be a good sign, as it was supposed to be for beginners.

It took one by the hand, and very gently lead me along. It gave really good advice that I wish had been given to me when I started to knit, such as when buying a skein of yarn, have the shop rewind it for you, otherwise you will go crazy trying to knit from it.

The directions are very clear, the step by step steps have photos to guide the way. All in all, an excellent first book for those who want to take up the craft.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I love this book. Caveat: I already know how to crochet, although I have my difficulties with certain actions. This book helped me overcome those difficulties and get good looking, evenly spaced crochet pieces within a few hours.

The explanations are easy to follow, the accompanying pictures help a tremendous amount. The projects ... well, taste differs and not everything is for me, but for an absolute beginner it's structured wonderfully. You work your way up from the basic technique to more difficult stitches, thus learning a solid basis for further crochet projects.

Would recommend, would buy for myself (I might even get a hard copy, as I think it's easier to look up things this way).


I received a free copy via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion. I love this book.

If you want to learn to crochet, or have a crochet book handy when you have a question or problem, then this is the book for you.
Great pictures to go with the directions. Perfect for a beginner or advance crocheter. The projects in the books are useful ones. And that is a big plus.

Thank you, NetGalley for the preview of this digital ARC.

Crochet 101 is a wonderful guide for beginners. I have always wanted to learn to crochet and this book makes it look so easy.

As a beginner to crochet, I found this book an great asset. With its clear descriptions and pictures, I was able to get my head round this subject. A perfect resource for the beginner.

'Crochet 101' By Deborah Burger is a very useful book for beginner crocheters. My mom was a crocheter. When I was a child I used watch her so I thought I knew about crocheting but I was unable to master the craft. Obviously I was clueless. 'Crochet 101' answered many questions that I had about the type of yarn or thread used to the appropriate type of crochet hook needed. The many photos, diagrams and narrative explanations made each point understandable. Maybe this time I'll master crocheting. I am well on my way with the help of this wonderful book.
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review. Above is my honest review.

This is a really fantastic book, and I'm grateful to NetGalley and Quarto for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

The book begins with detailed explanations of basic concepts like terminology, yarn types, and necessary tools. It's all simply explained, with good diagrams and pictures throughout. Crucially, it also gives you a link to the Quarto website where there are 30 videos showing the various stitch types in live action. This is such a great idea! While the step by step pictures in the book are very detailed, they can never replace being shown it in real time. I've had a hard time getting to grips with crochet before, but the videos make it easy to understand.

Once you're all set with the basics, the book leads you through several simple projects. Each project is designed to teach you one or two skills, without overwhelming you with unfamiliar crochet shorthand and multiple types of stitch. They build on each other until the crocheter has a good basis to work on more complicated patterns, which the book also includes. I found these patterns to be a little old-fashioned at times (a crocheted vest has not been the height of fashion for a long time, if ever), but there's no reason you can't adapt the projects with your own ideas. It finishes up with more unusual styles of crochet, like threadwork and Tunisian crochet.

I haven't had time to work through the projects in this book yet, but I feel excited to give it a try and with the videos to help, I think I'll actually be able to figure out crochet this time!

Such a useful and basic book for any beginner. Have struggled to follow multiple videos but the photographs really make this book much easier.

An overview of this book seems that I would find it very helpful. I especially like the stitches shown in varying colors so that one can see how the stitches flow from one row to the next.

Brilliant for reminding me how to do certain stitches. Definitely a good go to guide for crochet beginners to advanced crocheters.

If you are a crocheter, you need to buy this book! They have lots of nice patterns, for beginner to advanced. Very, very nice book.

Crochet 101 is a new tutorial book in the Look, Learn & Create series by Deborah Burger and Dee Stanziano. Released 1st sept, 2018 by Quarry Books, it's 192 pages and available in ebook, paperback and spiral bound formats. Purchase of the book gives access to online tutorials and additional content, which is a neat additional support for the beginning crocheter.

I'm a lifelong fan of fibre arts and crafts. For people who aren't so lucky as to have a handy family teacher or friend nearby, well written tutorial books can be a great substitute. This book is clearly written in accessible and non-confusing language with clear illustrative photos. It presupposes zero familiarity with crocheting and starts with the basics.


The introduction provides a visual and written description of tools and materials. There's an included gauge chart and photographs of different (well defined) types of yarn. Vocabulary terms are well presented in sidebars which are tied to the pages or projects they're referring to, to minimize confusion.

The instruction part of the book begins by showing how to hold the hook and yarn, and refreshingly says 'there is no absolute correct way', do what feels most natural. There are also useful sidebars with troubleshooting advice and tips scattered throughout the book. The very beginning technique and glossary sections cover roughly 10% of the page content. and are followed by some really clever and appropriate project tutorials. The chainstitched scarf project really made me grin. I'm a long way away from being a beginner, but I am going to make a few of them for myself or for gift giving.

The next section combines several techniques into slightly more advanced projects (hats with crochet flower embellishments, patterned projects, combined stitches, etc). These projects are also well within the realm of possibility for a keen beginner.

The next section provides an overview of higher gauge work including threadwork doilies, filet crochet and an intro to Tunisian crochet.

With any solo-learner tutorial it's vitally important that the book be as error free and clearly written (and photographed) as humanly possible to avoid overwhelming frustration for the reader. I would have no trepidation giving this book to a complete beginner.

I am also impressed that more advanced crocheters will find appealing projects which are useful and beautiful. I really liked the felted mug coasters as well as many of the other projects.

Five stars, unreservedly recommended.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Interesting useful crochet starter book. Lots of instructions and pictures to follow. Explains the different yarns and hooks to use. Some projects to follow and very useful waistcoat instructions as it included the different sizes, rather than a one size fits all.

Has the English equivalent for the stitches at the rear.

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

I love this book! I learnt to crochet as a child, but then teenage years got in the way and I forgot what do and there’s so many lovely patterns out there I want to try. This book takes things one step or chapter at a time, with troubleshooting and where your practice will end in a completed project.. My only concern/Issue is that I am unsure whether this is teaching English or US stitches, which will obviously make a difference when using patterns from outside of the book. Other than that i’d Highly recommend this book.

This is a really excellent beginner's guide to crochet. I'm a competent knitter, but have never been able to get my head around crochet, and this book was a perfect introduction to the craft.

I loved that it started with a guide to the kinds of yarn and tools you would need, which would be so helpful if you were starting completely from scratch. It's great that the author took this time to explain what can otherwise be an overwhelming variety of options - she even goes into the pros and cons of particular hand positions! The pictures and instructions are very clear and easy to follow - far more so than any guide I've seen before. There are also some troubleshooting sections when new ideas are introduced, so you can diagnose where you've gone wrong, if something doesn't look right!

Once the basics have been introduced, the book moves on to projects to help you learn new techniques. The projects build up in difficulty, and each one is really well illustrated with clear photos. Techniques covered incude chains, rows, crochet in the round, granny squares, picot borders, seaming and more. There's a clear explanation of how to read charts for patterns, and how to create your own projects using different stitch patterns. I feel like once you've worked through this book, you'll be well on your way to achieving any crochet pattern you like!

Great book for beginners with clear pictures and instruction. Sat down with a ball of wool and a crochet hook to hone my skills.

Crochet 101 by Deborah Burger should be the first book you pick up when you want to learn crochet. Not only is the book helpful but the author offers two hours of online techniques and project tutorials. There is advice for choosing crochet hooks as well as charts regarding yarn weights and how they compare to each other which I found extremely helpful. There is a section regarding other notions that will be useful in your journey.

There are over 60 pages of crochet basic lessons, more pages combining lessons and reading patterns in addition to patterns for cowls, slippers and shawls. The final chapters include lessons in finishing touches and filet crochet. Ms. Burger also offers tips and tricks for success. The photographs are clear and the diagrams are specific. This is a terrific book.

I would like to thank Quarto Publishing Group, Deborah Burger and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

You can’t go wrong with this book whether you are a beginner at crochet or an old hand. I am a master knitter but fairly new to crochet. This book has excellent instructions and photos. I also really appreciate the “wrong” stitch samples. Addresses a lot of rookie mistakes with a positive cheerful tone. Some unique projects but best as a welcome to crochet primer.

I learned basic crochet 50 years ago but all I was taught was long flat projects. Today's crochet world is not your Grandma's crochet! I'm teaching my grandchildren and nieces and a few nephews basic crochet now and this book is an excellent reference for them. I'm very happy with this book and would recommend to anyone looking to learn or teach crochet skills. Ms Burger does an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating basic skills while setting the student up to progress to more difficult projects as they learn.