How to Crochet

The Basics

Diagrams:

1. From the UK handknitting website:
 Diagrams from the UK HandKnitting website showing how to crochet a foundation row and a single crochet stitch - the first stitchyou will need to learn.

2. Learn2Knit
A website dedicated to get everyone in the UK knitting, there are also instructions on how to crochet. Learn2Knit is sponsored by a number of the UK's major yarn retailers.

Books:

1. Crochet Unravelled: A Clear and Concise Guide to Learning Crochet
by Claire Bojczuk
A highly recommended book which explains yarns, hooks, UK and US terminologies and particularly useful, instructions for left and right handed people.

2. Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker (Stich 'n Bitch Crochet)
by Debbie Stoller
Well written and clearly explained, with plenty of cool designs and instructions for left handed and right handed workers. However the recommended yarns are American, so you will need to find UK equivalents, but an excellent book.

 and for kids
3. Kids learn to Crochet
by Lucinda Guy and Francois Hall
Why not learn together with your children, this book is useful for both children and adults.

and a few videos to get you started:

1. How to crochet 1

2. How to crochet lesson 1

3. How to crochet for beginners: chain stitch