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.
Amigurumi Tutorial 2 (how to read patterns) | Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find)
In part 1 of the Amigurumi Tutorial I showed some of the basic crochet techniques needed to make an amigurumi. In part 2, I’ll go over amigurumi patterns and how to read them. There are three basic kinds of patterns for amigurumi: Regular patterns: much like knitting patterns, they explain what to do in each row. These patterns are easier for beginners. Most patterns are written in this manner. Regular patterns To be able to read a pattern you first need to know what the standard abbreviations are. beg – beginning or begin.ch(s) – chain (pulling the yarn through the loop once, like when making a chain).dec – decrease (usually by crocheting 2 stitches together: sc2tog)inc – increase one (usually done by making two stitches in the same stitch).rep – repeat.rnd(s) – roundsc – single crochet.sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (a decrease).2 sc in next sc – 2 single crochet in the next single crochet (an increase).sk – skip a stitch (another way to decrease)st(s) – stitches Row Charts
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From a Japanese pattern. One of my earlier projects. I call him p-chan. ^_^;; The pattern is from Clover’s website . I’ve been working on a pattern that just needs to be typed up, so that should be ready in the near future. Simple and cute and quick to make. The pattern is Amigurumi Girl’s pear pattern , minus the leaf. This tutorial accompanies my free cupcake pattern and is geared towards beginners. (more…) Repost of my amigurumi cupcake pattern. Materials needed Worsted weight yarn of your choice; I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cornmeal (MC), Light Blue (CC1), Cherry Red (CC2) 3.75 mm (size F) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain tight gauge) 6 mm black safety eyes Black embroidery floss Polyester stuffing Abbreviations sc — single crochet st — stitch sl st — slip stitch ch — chain sc2tog — single crochet 2 together Assembly Attach eyes and embroider face on base. © 2007 Nimoe This pattern is written by Nimoe. Sailor Moon, from Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon. …hmm. Hello hello!
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:
Amigurumi Tutorial 1 (learn how to crochet) | Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find)
This tutorial is for all of you knitters who wish to learn how to make amigurumis. In the first part of this tutorial I’ll go over the basic crochet techniques you need to master. I know most people are visual learners, so I’m using a lot of videos (they may take some time to load). Step 1: How to hold your yarn (make a chain too) If you are a thrower (hold your yarn in your right hand), you’ll have to learn to hold your yarn on the left. Step 2: Single crochet, increasing and decreasing Most amigurumis are done in spirals of single crochets. In order to give shape to your creations you need to increase and decrease. And here is how to decrease: Another way to decrease is to skip a stitch, but I find that that leaves a gap. Setp 3: Single Crochet in Spirals to make a ball There are two ways in which you can crochet in the round. In the following video you can see how to make a circle, starting with a chain of 2. In part 2 of this tutorial I’ll teach you how to read amigurumi patterns.
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DROPS Pattern Library: Crochet patterns
DROPS pattern library contains patterns, and it keeps growing every day! The DROPS designers want you to see how these different techniques will look when applied to a knitting or crochet project. This is a very useful tool when you are looking for inspiration for own designs. Remember that by switching between yarn quality thicknesses and by picking a different knitting tension you will be able to create a new aspect to the design. Have fun! NOTE: Click on the flag/link under the picture to go to the full pattern. Back to the School of Handcraft Sort by: Yarn quality | DROPS number | Pattern type Vienna To pattern Paris
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