How Do You Read A Simple Crochet Pattern?
Crochet can be as simple as creating a chain that goes through an entire skein of yarn, but it can also involve complicated patterns to help you create anything from an afghan to a sweater or a hat. If you are trying to learn, then a knowledge of the basic stitches is a must, followed by the ability to read a simple crochet pattern. Read the top of the crochet pattern. It will tell you whether the pattern is simple (beginner, easy), intermediate, or advanced. Start with an easy pattern. When you come to the initials “ch”, read “chain”. The step is requiring that you use the chain stitch. When you come to the initials “sc”, read “single crochet”. The pattern is requiring that you use the single crochet stitch. When you come to the initials “dc”, read “double crochet”. You should perform the double crochet stitch. When you see the initials “tc”, read “triple crochet”. You should do the triple crochet stitch. Start the pattern with the required number of chain stitches, then turn the chai
