ch patterns, with some simple instructions and a few in-depth photo tutorials in this book. For each one, you should know common crochet abbreviations. After you learn the basic crochet stitches, you can form all kinds of decorative stitch patterns. They are both easy and enjoyable to work up into all kinds of projects! You'll get a lot of practice in and will eventually master the styles you love best, for more intricate and difficult projects down the road. Then choose a few projects to get started! You'll be that much more experienced and ready to take on a more ambitious project.