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[ny biker]

I have decided that I want to learn to crochet. Maybe work up to making blankets and throws -- flat things, which I assume are easier.

My grandmother used to crochet. She used thin yarns and liked to add decorative borders to things like pillow cases and towels. I would actually like to do this too. I know it's not particularly stylish but it would be sort of nostalgic.

Having said all this, now I have to figure out how to get started.

[Catrin]

I have decided that I want to learn to crochet. Maybe work up to making blankets and throws -- flat things, which I assume are easier.

My grandmother used to crochet. She used thin yarns and liked to add decorative borders to things like pillow cases and towels. I would actually like to do this too. I know it's not particularly stylish but it would be sort of nostalgic.

Having said all this, now I have to figure out how to get started.

Sounds like a good way to honor your grandmother with something you would like to do. Who says it isn't stylish? The desire is enough and it is yours. Have you done any crochet at all, at any age? If you did as a child you will find that it comes back amazingly quickly. I did crochet as a child, but my hands won't allow me to crochet anymore - thankfully the finger/hand positions are quite different in knitting than crochet.

If you've not crocheted at all Craftsy has a free crochet beginner's online class here. They have other classes as well, some free, some not. Well done classes and you have permanent access to them and most have a specific forum for questions and interaction. Personally I prefer one-on-one instruction - or at least a local group but I use Craftsy as well when necessary.

About.com also has what appears a decent introduction to crochet, here.

Have fun! I love working with fiber, from embroidery floss to large gauge wool.