CrochetPatternCentral.com is a directory of crochet pattern links. Some are recent, many patterns date back to the 70s or earlier. It also has a basic "how-to" section with tutorials and illustrations of everything from how to hold the crochet hook to basic and advanced stitches.
I'm putting this link here so I can find it easily again (my bookmarks are a jumbled mess) in case I develop the patience to try to teach crocheting to my Brownie troop.
Posted by marybeth at February 10, 2004 08:20 AM Crafts , Girl Scouting