how to crochet

Let me just start by saying that I am by no means a crochet master!  But thanks to family/friends and the internet, I manage my yarn/hooks just fine ;)  Here are a few sites and videos I've found to be REALLY helpful when (re)learning how to crochet:

• yarn & hook basics: weight and size

• learn to read crochet patterns:  abbreviations, symbols and additional terminology

• Video "how to" basics:
• slip knot
• hold the yarn
• chain stitch
• slip stitch 
• single crochet
• half-double crochet
• double crochet 
• triple/treble crochet
• increase/decrease single crochet
• increase/decrease half-double crochet
• increase/decrease double crochet
• crochet in the round

• Diagram "how to" basics:
• slip knot
• hold the yarn
• foundation chain
• slip stitch
• single crochet
• half-double crochet
• double crochet
• triple/treble crochet
• front post stitch
• back post stitch
• increase basic stitches
• decrease basic stitches
• crochet in the round

• Ravelry: a free site for knitters and crocheters, it's full of patterns and like-minded stitchers.  It's totally awesome!  It's a great place to get inspired, organized, and make friends.  You can find me there as Bdreamy :)

If there's anything I've missed or something you'd like to see listed here, just let me know!  I have a feeling this particular post will be visited/updated regularly...  Feel free to contribute with any tips of your own, and happy stitching!  *B