Once you learn how to create a
foundation chain, the slip stitch, and single crochet, you will be ready to
advance to more complex stitches. Once you learn and understand the
various crochet stitches, you will be amazed at the many patterns you can create
by combining various stitches and following patterns. Often, you will find
that some patterns are a bit more challenging then others. You may also
discover that you are working along fine with a pattern, only to come across a
stitch that you aren't familiar with. Though most patterns will explain
the different stitches used, sometimes viewing a video tutorial or illustration
helps explain the various crochet stitches in more depth. Here is a list
of sites that offer great instruction for various crochet stitches.