Crochet pattern terminology

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

A crochet pattern has stitches with different heights. Learn how the crochet stitch heights & turning chain are important for your project.

Yarn types and fibers

Learn all about crochet terms and use my cheat sheet to help you remember as you learn to read crochet patterns and get the hang of crocheting!

You’ve probably found yourself designing your own crochet projects for a while but have a bit of a block, or have no idea where to start when it comes to writing the pattern. Sound familiar? This article takes you, the budding designer, through all the features which you should include in a quality crochet pattern, so that your makers can reproduce your work. Whether it’s for fun or profit, learning to be a successful crochet designer starts here!

How to read a crochet pattern.

This is another one of my eclectic posts. I have a new Great Granddaughter on the way, and will be crocheting things that I am now pinning on Pinterest. This instruction list will be most helpful. With this post, the only thing I need to get up here is the afghan stitch, and I'm all set to renew my ability. I have been slacking since the kids started school, and I went back to work. I'm cutting back on the jobs I take, so have more play time. I'm looking forward to making some things for the…