craftgrrl | (no subject)

So I finished the face of the 2nd quilt, but haven't been feeling well enough to do the backing/batting/finishing. That and lack of time! Between work, and class, and volunteering at the Jr. High in my town, I have barely time for my fiance! But I have a question!

I want to learn how to knit/crochet (mostly crochet). Desperately! I see all the beautiful yarns at work, and would die to make something. Also, I found a great pattern book for crocheting Winnie the Pooh characters (tigger, pooh, eeyore and piglet) , not this exact one, but the one for regular, not thread crochet (don't know which would be easier/better) I think these would make grand christmas gifts for the children-to-be. (I would say in addition to their baskets, but I'm realistic). So any advice on how to get started crocheting? I've seen some of the basic tutorials, and decided I can definately do it, if I know how to go about doing all the stitches and what not. I work at Joann Fabric, so everything is available. Maybe a good starter book or something?

Thanks, and sorry for the text only! My mother had the audacity to take her digital camera with her to florida! How dare she? Does she not know I must take pictures of my crafts? They will be posted asap when the camera returns home!

edit: This is the original book I found : http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=345