Reading crochet patterns is vital for crocheters who want to expand their skills and abilities to do different projects. However, for newbie crocheters, where exactly do you need to start, and what are some of the obstacles involved?
My personal goal is not to keep you hooked on learning from me forever but to give you the tools for your own success stories.
The whole point of being a Stitch Ambassador for Yarnspirations is to educate you about your stitching journey.
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The tutorial below is a comprehensive look at crochet patterns as a whole. Everything from abbreviations, pattern instructions, repeats and so much more.
Watching the full tutorial may change your crochet journey in allowing you to see that reading patterns is not as hard as it may seem. Take the mystery out of crochet and follow along.
Tutorial
Wendy (ShadowsMom53) says
I'm self-taught from childhood...a LOOOOONG time ago. There was a book called "Learn to Crochet" from J. P. Coats. (similar to this one on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1946-Clarks-J-P-Coats-Learn-to-Crochet-Book-Book-No-233-Spool-Cotton-Co-/221237969973?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3382cf8435 - but not quite THAT old! LOL!) It had line drawings and printed instructions - much like an online tutorial is today. So I never learned how to read or understand a diagram. I'd love a series for those, Mikey! Thanks!
Wendy (ShadowsMom53) says
OOPS!!! Guess I should have actually looked at your series!
Alethia Douglass says
This condensing is needed for stitch names and pattern directions because I found out the difference when patterns from Europe (England) in accept to their magazines that the stitch names are different. I was glad when another magazine listed a comparison dictionary which I keep to understand the patters. Thank you for taking the time and energy to unite all crafters.