Reading a crochet diagram

Unlike crochet patterns, which use words and abbreviations to explain the design, crochet diagrams involve symbols, letters, colors, and other illustrated elements to explain a pattern without words. This type of schematic can look intimidating but it's oftentimes less complicated than crochet patterns. It all depends on what kind of learner you are. If you have more visual and spatial sense, than you may prefer crochet diagrams to crochet patterns. Some designs actually have both a pattern…

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Learn how to read crochet pattern diagrams with this detailed guide from Make and Do Crew. From crochet symbols and stitch placement, to reading crochet charts and visual instructions, you'll learn everything you need to know. We've included 26 easy visual patterns for you to practice reading crochet diagrams. Visit the blog for the free guide today. - Crochet Stitch

Hi, this past week I have been teaching a friend crochet, I'm not a master... yet, but I have been teaching her the basics. As I was teaching her the basic stitches I thought how useful would be a cheat sheet with the basic stitches, for the ones who are learning and for the ones…

How to read a Crochet Pattern – 1 (Diagram & Written) One of the most important tools to learning crochet after learning the stitches is to know the symbols and abbreviations representing…

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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…

Crochet Symbols and Directions Chart - As you all know by now, I've been really getting into crochet over the past year or so. I still consider myself a newbie and I'm trying to learn new stitches and designs whenever I can find the time. To this point I've only followed written directions and whenever

The art of reading a crochet diagram is a method I prefer over reading written words. For myself, my first crochet book when I was 14 had written words but also diagrams for each pattern.