Mozilla Firefox Start Page. Learn to read crochet patterns. The key element in learning to read crochet patterns is understanding the writing style, which includes the crochet abbreviations and symbols included for your convenience at the end of this article.
It's not necessary to learn the abbreviations and symbols all at once, but refer to the lists as you find these terms listed in your crochet patterns. Some things to remember when reading crochet patterns: Crochet patterns are worked in either rows or rounds (rnds). Each pattern will specify whether you are working in rows, rounds or a combination of both. Most crochet patterns are rated according to level of difficulty, including beginner, easy, intermediate and advanced. To most beginners, a pattern written in standard crochet abbreviations looks like a foreign language.
Written in standard crochet abbreviations, row 1 looks like this: Row 1: With size H hook, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (14 sc) Now, written in standard English, row 1 looks like this: Symbols 1. Learn How to Crochet - Part 2 - Basics for the Absolute Beginner - SC DC HDC TR SLST Circle Round. Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find) In the first amigurumi tutorial I went over the basic crochet techniques needed to make amigurumis.
In the second installment, I explained the most common types of patterns, and how to read them. In this final amigurumi tutorial I’ll cover some additional techniques often used when making amigurumis. Other Crochet Stitches Although most amigurumis are made with the single crochet stitch shown in the first tutorial, you are often required to use other stitches to shape your doll. The following is not an inclusive list (for that go to Nexstitch’s crochet video tutorials), but simply some of the stitches that you are likely to encounter when crocheting amigurumis.
Slip Stitch (sl st) Half Double Crochet (hdc) Double Crochet (dc) Triple Crochet also known as Treble Crochet (trc or tr) Font Post or Front Loop, Back Post or Back Loop (fl or fp, bl or bp) Working with Color You’ll often want to add a splash of color to your projects. If you find a better way to the jogless stripes, let me know.
Free Hobbes Crochet Pattern. I've finally decided to write up my Hobbes pattern and instead of selling it I'd like to give it to you for free.
The reason he is free is because the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson did not want to commercialize his work so keeping that in mind Please don't sell this pattern and don't sell the completed work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I originally made this up for my son because of his love for Hobbes (he's 23 now) I armed myself with Watterson's brilliant drawings as a reference. I made this pattern to look as close as possible to the Hobbes' drawings .
I realized that Hobbes could be broken down into basic shapes. He also had the muzzle of a cat so I looked to the famous Amineko cat. Once I got the shapes down I worked on size. Until I started making him I never realized how different Hobbes looks from a regular cat. His head and body are a lot longer thanan normal cat plus he has the shortest fattest legs.
That caused me problems since tubular legs and arms don't want to bend. Resources: