Book excerpt: Learn to crochet today with expert, beginner-friendly instructions! Salena Baca, from her many years of teaching crochet, has crafted a frustration-free style that explains each step, anticipates pitfalls, and helps you to understand crochet. Just like taking a class with her, she outlines everything you need to know to get started crocheting: choosing yarn and hooks, how to hold your work, basic stitches such as single and double crochet, and how to create your very first projects. You'll learn to croceht in rows, rounds, and tubes; read and follow crochet charts; combine stitches; change colors; expertly finish your work; and so much more! Lessons include fun and easy patterns (28 total) for you to practice skills and complete real projects such as a blanket, baskets, market bags, hats, wrap, table runner, home decor, and so much more! After you complete Salena’s 10 essential crochet lessons, you will have the confidence and skill to complete any other projects you choose!