I thought this was going to be a good choice to learn crocheting, but I was disappointed. The sketches - not photos - are very hard to read and the directions are unclear. Also, the writer keeps trying to be funny - and failing miserably - which is very annoying when all you want to do is learn.Skip this one if you want to become skilled at this craft. I have had more success with another book I purchased after only eight days of purchasing it.