Book excerpt: Crochet has become one of the most popular pastimes in recent years, it's really as easy as one, two, three. In Simple Steps to Crochet, we start you at the very beginning, taking you through all the different types of yarn, hooks and all the other tools you might need to finish your projects. The easy-to-follow tutorials then lead you through everything you might need to know, from your first chain stitch through to the more exciting shells and popcorn stitches before you'll find some really great patterns from our wonderful designers