For a few months now, I've been anxious to try my hand at crochet. Over the summer, my aunt showed me how to single crochet and double crochet. That was about it. Last week, while on Ravelry I came across a granny square blanket pattern made for beginner crocheters by Revlie. On the Ravelry page for the pattern, she described it as a pattern for beginners. So, I decided to buy the pattern. Once I opened the pdf, I noticed that it was like a little book. Every step was accompanied by a picture. After the instructions are given for the granny square, Revlie discusses color combinations and how to connect the squares. As a visual learner, this pattern was a big help.
So, Sunday I spent the day in bed reading over the pattern and brushing up on my crochet skills. By that evening, I finished my first granny square. I used some fingering weight yarn I had in my stash. Although Revlie gives directions on how to connect the squares as you go, I decided to finish the square and block it when done. At this point, I'm not sure what I want to make with the squares. Maybe I'll make a blanket or scarf.
Recently, I added 5 books to my library:

All of these are great resources, along with Revlies pattern. I don't know what was holding me back from learning how to crochet, but now that I've started, I'm hooked.
Here's granny square # 1:

Pattern: Granny Square Blanket by Revlie
Needle: Size E Crochet Hook
Yarn: (center out) Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Hayloft)
Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Long Johns)
Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Plume)
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (FC11)
Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Soot)
Noro Silk Garden Sock (s269)
Finished: February 19, 2012
Here's Granny Square # 2:

Pattern: Granny Square Blanket by Revlie
Needle: Size E Crochet Hook
Yarn: (center out) Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (27)
Noro Silk Garden Sock (s245)
Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Hayloft)
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (FC11)
Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Plume)
Noro Silk Garden Sock (s269)
Finished: February 20, 2012
Happy Crocheting! (That's a new one, he he he.) ♥