Crochet for the Absolute Beginner by Pauline Turner.

Restyled, and with fresh new photography, Crochet for the Absolute Beginner is the ideal novice’s guide, containing crochet expert Pauline Turner’s clear, step-by-step guidance, inspiring projects and helpful hints and tips. The close-up photography and no-nonsense advice leads beginners through the basic stitches and techniques, showing them exactly what they should be doing, while the exciting projects from scarves and bags to lacework gradually increase in difficulty to challenge and inspire the reader as they progress through the book. The smaller, wire-bound format is ideal for crafters, as it will fit comfortably into a bag and will sit open while in use for easy reference.
Previously published as Beginner's Guide to Crochet; ISBN 9781903975466

A reasonably priced, basic guide to crochet for people with no previous experience
Clear, step-by-step photography, and no-nonsense, easy-to-follow text
The small size and wire-bound format make this an extremely handy little book to carry around and use