Hi everyone,
I'm just starting out with the idea of trying to crochet. I don't know where to start or what. I do have a pattern I'd LOVE to finish before next week (I'm guessing that's impossible) its a pattern for a crochet witch's hat.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70463AD.html?noImages=


Where's a good starting place?

Lion has a Learn to crochet section on its site that will get you going on the basic stitches. I think a site called crochetvilla has videos and you'll probably find something on youtube as well.

I have some beginner crochet videos on my website that might help you get started. Click into this link: http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2008/07/time-to-get-organized-crochet.html and then look at the list for crochet videos. Depending how fast you learn, you may be able to get that hat done by next week. Give it a try! Good luck!

MGM

Cute pattern. Here are some more beginner videos from Crochetville.
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/videos.php?crochet-for-beginners-chain-crochet-stitch-517210696

I like the Curtzy Crochet hook tutorials by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8bMcF26f_E