This book is a true beginners book, that is not to say that experienced crochet workers will not find it helpful. It is a great book which starts at the beginning with very basic instructions such as hooks, wool, and the chain stitch, having mastered the chain stitch, there is a project to do, and on it goes explaining each stitch, project and building on the skills with increasing/decreasing, crochet in the round until all the very basic stitches are mastered.
The second part of the book includes and explains other stitches, motifs, lacy, and Tunisian crochet.
It is fabulously photographed, with lots of information and laid out in a very easy and regulated fashion, it is written in the US and used crochet terms for this country - this is explained in a small box at the back of the book -it does not confuse the issue by explaining the difference in language throughout the book. I follow the UK language and I had no trouble following the instructions.

Great book for beginners! Very nice step by step photos and easy projects with each stitch learned. A wonderful way to learn the art of crocheting using thread to yarn.

I've always wished I'd learned how to crochet, instead of knit. It always seems like the patterns I like are crocheted. This book looked like the perfect way for me to learn to crochet, so I was interested in reviewing it. I was not disappointed in the instructional material in the book. Illustrations are abundant (for every step) and it seems to gradually introduce skills, rather than try to do too much all at once. There is also a link to a whole list of online instructional videos for each skill. The only slight disappointment was that I wasn't that fond of the projects included in the book. I don't think I'd want to make any of them. But, for learning to crochet, this might be worth it!

I love that this book directs you to a web page with videos of all the projects in the book. I like the video to learn a new stitch, but I like the book to use as a reference. With the book, I can easily go back to find the type of stitch, the type of yarn and how much yarn I need for a specific project.

There is a good variety of projects to choose from in this book. I have read a lot of crochet books and this one is defiantly a favorite. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn to crochet or to use as a reference for stitches and patterns.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

l am an avid crocheter and learned from my Mom. I even learned some new things in this book. I really like it has the conversions for the hooks, yarn weights and information and how to read a diagram. It has step by step illustrations on crocheting and wonderful projects for beginners I like the Bright and Bold Coasters, The Phone Carrier, The Slipppers, The Wildflower Shawl and so many more. Each pattern starts you off with what you will learn from the pattern (new stitches and other information, what you will need hooks, yarn, notions and abbreviations of the stitches and techniques. Each pattern is beautifully illustrated with some step by steps. This book even shows how to filet crochet and Tunisian (used to be called Afghan Crochet) which was very helpful to me. Crochet is becoming a lost art and I am happy to see this book and hope it will help others to learn to crochet.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

A fantastic book on learning to crochet - it is well illustrated to show you what to do and the explanation s are easy to understand - I think I have just discovered a new hobby - thank u

you do get some interesting patterns at the end of the book, where the beginning is more of the basics and starting point of crocheting. It does recognize that there may be some troubleshooting along the way. With the patterns, there is an image of the end result (and in the table of contents which is cool.

This is a great starter book on how to crochet. It gives you information on the tools, yarns and how to’s. Tips and Tricks and some nice starter projects can be found in this book.
Wish I had this when I first started in the 90’s!

I received this ebook copy from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.

I've been teaching myself how to crochet by watching YouTube videos and some of my projects have turned out a bit wonky. Thanks to the Look, Learn & Create Crochet by Deborah Burger's book I have figured out some of the mistakes I've made thanks to the Troubleshooting explanations. The Troubleshooting tips also include photos giving examples of what could have gone wrong. In one example a photo shows chains that sprials or twists and how to fix the problem.

I also loved her suggestions on how to pick yarns colors and how value plays apart in creating a harmonious and eye pleasing project.

At the end of her book she writes about Tunisian Crochet and Threadwork.

I also loved how the author writes in "plain" language so a somewhat new crocheter, like me, can understand the crochet directions.

Throughout her book you will find proects using the newly taught techniques. Some of the projects you'll find include:

"Chain Gang" Boa
Phunky Phlowered Phone Carrier
Any Foot Softly Slippers

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley

Sadly I could not download this book on any of my hand held devices so I could not review it adequately. I looked at it in brief on the website and agree that it would be a great book for my mum.

I've been crocheting for a few years now, learning from online tutorials. As much as I like to think of myself as an advanced crocheter, my confidence boosted by the dozens of projects I've finished (I mean, you should see the mermaid tail blanket I made), there are some things that can take me aback when figuring out a pattern. Whether it's a stitch I haven't used before, a term I haven't heard before, or the simple question of "do I crochet into this first stitch, or nah", it can be a trial and error game at times. Which is why I think this book is so good, both for beginners and people who need a refresher.
It starts off with the basics, teaching you the anatomy of a crochet hook and yarn types. How to make the first loop, how to chain, everything that you might need to get started. It slowly builds your confidence with patterns for easy projects that use the stitches you just learned, and it offers a cute troubleshooting page with common mistakes (one look at the crocheting in the round mistakes and my cheeks turned red, cause the first time I tried it, it definitely looked that wonky). The chapter about reading patterns is very well done, the abbreviations and symbols portion is extremely helpful (and it includes the translations for the confusing UK vs US terminology which is a-plus cause you never know what kind of pattern you'll find), but my fave has to be the inclusion of the chainless foundation stitch and the chapter about edging, because I feel like both are important to know when beginning as they can be tricky to figure out, but knowing them can cut your stress levels in half.
I definitely recommend this book if you're interested in learning to crochet. It's a great place to start.

Well-designed and comprehensive instruction book about crochet! It starts with the very basics and concludes with more expert techniques. The photographs and diagrams are clear and easy to follow. Techniques are introduced and is immediately followed up with a project to reinforce the new technique. In many books all the instruction is laid out in the first section of the book with all of the projects in subsequent sections which makes for a lot of flipping back and forth trying to locate the technique referred to in the project. Keeping the instructions close at hand is a very student-centered approach. Kudos to the author!

great and interesting read. i will be looking for this book on the shelfs. as a keen crocheter myself this is a top book

I was so thoroughly impressed by this book that I actually read it cover-to-cover in one sitting. I love everything about this book! The author tells you everything you need to know to get started (items needed, hook sizes, yarn types and sizes, stitch markers, tape measures, rulers etc.) then proceeds into how to hold the hook and the yarn. At each stage, she gives tips, crochet language, pictures of her stitching, troubleshooting and encouragement.

Each project starts with a what you'll learn and what you need box and walks you through the steps in a very easy to understand manner with pictures throughout. She offers valuable tips all along the way. You will learn how to decode the written directions with their abbreviations, as well as how to read chart instructions; how to finish off a project with various edges. The projects selected to reinforce what you've learned are actually things you might want to make!

As someone who has recently taken up has recently taken up crochet again (and am loving it!) this book is one of the best that I've seen. Between the author's clear instructions, and the many pictures, there is no doubt in my mind that anyone who picks up this book will feel comfortable crocheting at the end of it.

An excellent book! I'm going to buy it for myself.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Quarry Books for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a person who has crocheted for many years, I am often asked for recommendations of instruction books in crocheting. My pet peeve when looking through this type of book is that they do not always provide information clearly enough for the novice to understand so the ones I have recommended so far may be counted on one hand. I may need to go to the other hand because of this book. The basic information is well-written, the pictures are clear, and the diagrams and patterns are easy to follow. The author has also taken the time to demonstrate why certain things in crocheting should be done a particular way (i.e. how to hold the hook) as well as provide basic on other crochet techniques. This book is an excellent guidebook for the beginner or the person who may want to refresh their skills if they have not crocheted for a while. It will also make a great gift. Well done!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book that was provided by the publisher through Net Galley. However, the thoughts presented here are my own.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Quarry Books for my unbiased opinion of the book. Where has this book been all my life???? I loved this book. I have been looking for a comprehensive soup to nuts book on crocheting. It takes you through from beginning to end and helps to spot problems before they are full-blown issues. The projects get progressively harder, but this is a great reference book that I will use and refer to for years to come! This book would make great Christmas gifts!

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.