Exploring new software

One of the links I checked out today was for design software using symbols. Check it out here "Symbol Crochet software" I filled out a short survey about my crochet, and experience with computers, then downloaded the program. I am going to play around with the program this afternoon. I'd like to create a motif with a daisy-type center, then becoming a hexagon. I can do it with yarn and hook, and then I'm good at writing that into a pattern, but putting it into symbols, not my expertise. So let's see what I can learn about symbol crochet, computer software, and creating patterns.

If you're interested in learning more about symbols, here are some websites for you to explore:
"Daphne's Crochet Tutorial"
"Granny's Garrett symbol crochet"
"crochet symbols at Haas Design"

or check out some books and magazines that include symbols:
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet
Crocheting in Plain English; Maggie Righetti
101 Crochet Stitches with international crochet symbols; Jean Leinhauser
Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs; Doris M. Smith
Crocheting for Dummies; Karen Manthey, and Susan Brittain
Crochet Your Way; Gloria Tracy and Susan Levin
The Harmoney Guides: 300 Crochet Stitches (Volume 6)
220 More Stitches (Volume 7)
Magazines
Magic Crochet
Crochet Fantasy