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• I would like a list of the best resources on the web for Crochet and crocheting. I am interested in Crochet and stich tips, instructions and free patterns. Also I would like some information on left handed crocheting and how to convert small crochet patterns into larger crochet patterns or larger into smaller. I am interested in sites that will help me become better at crocheting. History of Crochet and other interesting information would be great. Crochet suppliers of crocheting items and essentials would be great as well. If there are any crochet related affiliate programs - I would be glad to learn of these as well. Any sites where free patterns can be found would be awesome.

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  Hello moonriver, Thank you for your question. I have relied partially upon my knowledge of existing websites, but have also spent a few hours roaming the web for additional sites I might not have been aware of. There are many other sites I could have included, but I wanted to list only sites that I felt were truly the best. You will also find that most of the websites listed below contain links to additional recommended sites. Have fun, and happy crocheting! Kriswrite MEGA SITE My number one recommended resource is About.com (http://crochet.about.com/ ). Notice the extensive offerings on the left hand side menu. ?Learn to Crochet? gives basic instructions. The ?Stitch and Technique Directory? offers more detailed information. The ?A to Z? pattern list offers a very wide variety of free patterns. Under ?Crochet Offers,? you?ll find sources for crochet supplies, including yarn, hooks, books, and more. In addition, About.com offers forums all about crocheting, where there is a wealth of information and help available from other crocheters around the world. Also be sure to check out the conversation and size charts on this site (http://www.crochet.about.com/od/conversioncharts/ and http://www.crochet.about.com/od/sizecharts/ ) Most pages also contain links to outside websites that offer useful information. (For example, for lefties, About.com suggests ?Crochet Lessons for Left Handers:? http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crochet.com%2Flessons%2Flessonl%2Flessonl.html ) ADDITIONAL HELP WITH STITHES For excellent stitch tutorials, I also recommend Stitch Guide (http://www.stitchguide.com/stitches/crochet/index.html ) Simply click on a stitch name in the left hand side menu, and see illustrated instructions or a video illustrating how to create the stitch. For more instructions geared toward lefties, try Crochenit (http://www.crochenit.com/basic%20stitch%20left%20hand%20html.htm ) This site also offers free patterns. ADDITIONAL TIPS & TRICKS For tips and tricks, along with needle sizing charts, see Sans Babel Crochet (http://sbcrochet.com/tips.shtml ) You?ll also discover how not only hook size, but yarn/thread size affects the size of the finished piece; you can also buy a limited number of crochet products here. ADDITIONAL FREE PATTERNS ?Another good site for free crochet patterns is Crochet Pattern Central (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/ This site also has useful crochet tips. ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES Lion Brand Yarns ( http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns ) is a terrific source of both patterns and yarn. Their catalog also offers all basic crochet supplies. CROCHET HISTORY Most good sites for patterns, instructions, and the like, don?t have information about the history of crochet, but I would check out ?Crochet and It?s Origins? (http://www.florilegium.org/files/TEXTILES/crochet-FAQ.html ). Also see ?A Li?l bit of History on the Art of Crochet? (http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/crochetwithdee/history.html ) And ?Crochet? (http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/c/cr/crochet.htm ) KEYWORDS USED: ?history of crochet? ?how to? crochet ?free patterns? crochet crochet basics Crochet ?size of pattern? Crochet supplies ?free crochet patterns?