Taking up any new hobby can be scary. How do I get started? What tools do I need? What are the terms I need to know? What are all the stitch types I will use? This book lays this all out for you as well giving you the basic instructions for 25 easy patterns that you can start doing immediately.

As well, there are several benefits of crochet, including:

• Reduces stress & anxiety
• Helps fight insomnia
• Builds self-esteem
• Reduces risk of cognitive decline (e.g. Alzheimers)
• Creates a greater sense of control
• Brings people closer together
• It's absolutely fun

This easy-to-use book will:

• Show you why crochet makes a great hobby
• Help get you started immediately
• Summarize crochet terms and abbreviations
• Teach you the basic crochet stitches
• Give you 25 easy patterns to work through
• Highlight common mistakes and tell you how to avoid them
• Give tips for beginners