i cant understand the written patterns of crochet,, i need patterns with drawing instructions,, can someone please help??? tnx
2006-12-18 16:20:35 · 10 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If you can read the pattern from the written instructions, take a piece of graph paper and draw the symbols out for yourself. Nearly all patterns give you a translation for the abbrieviations and many of the doily crochet magazines have a table of the symbols. Learning to translate written patterns into charts may take you some time, but it is a skill worth learning if you intend to crochet a lot.
2006-12-19 02:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by mickiinpodunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having trouble understanding patterns, you can try www.crochetpatterncentral.com They have a section with diagrams about how to do the basics. If you still need help, you should go to a yarn shop and see if they can show you how to do whatever is puzzling you. Sometimes it is easier to understand the written directions when you can see a demonstration.
Also, some patterns are written in symbols as a diagram. That may be easier for you to follow.
Don't give up! I am a lefty crocheting right-handed. If I can learn, I'm sure most people can learn.
2006-12-18 23:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had trouble, still do understanding the written crochet patterns... then I found a magazine called Decorative Crochet. It has the diagrams, or drawings that I found so easy to follow. It also has written instructions which really helped me figure out how to follow them. I couldn't find a web site for them but the address I have is: Decorative Crochet, Subscription Dept. PO Box 1972, Danbury Ct 06813. I think I found my first issue at a garage sale, and have seen them on some magazine stands. Good Luck!
2006-12-22 05:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sew&quilt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Magic Crochet book has illustrations in them also there is books back around the yarn you will have to look for them. are you left handed if so that makes it more difficult. but if you will learn to read a pattern you can crochet most anything
2006-12-19 02:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by heffie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I was having the same problem. I found a book that has been pretty helpful they have the pattern written normally and then againg in plain english. You can try picking it up at the library if you don't want to buy it. http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Yourself-VISUALLY-Crocheting-Visually/dp/0764596411/sr=8-1/qid=1166647522/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-9535198-2277537?ie=UTF8&s=books
Also try this website you can watch a video for free of crochet stiches. http://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_videos.html
2006-12-20 07:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bopeep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I solved this problem by doing FILET crochet, all you need a large enough design an fill squares or leave empty, as you count the spaces. You can also add visual finish or a bit of a twist of your own.
2006-12-18 16:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by kitty_kat4602000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start here and then when you are ready, look to your search engine under crochet free patterns and this should help.
Mary
2006-12-19 12:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by marylhall330 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Annies Attic. You should be able to find a pattern that shows the different stitches in the back of the book at Walmart of Joannes fabrics.
2006-12-18 16:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Lion brand yarns... Maybe that will help you out.
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/
2006-12-19 01:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOOK ONLINE FOR CROCHET SHOW HOW...THERES BOUND TO BE SOMETHING THERE
2006-12-18 16:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋