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[Delia]

Hello. My name is Delia. I learned to crochet when I was 10 years old and crocheted again, when I was 18 years old. I never learned to read a pattern. Here I am, in my 50's and starting to crochet again. This time, I am determined to learn how to read a pattern.

[kl1000]

Welcome to the Forum. I am Larisa doily maker

[Delia]

Thank you very much.

Welcome to the Forum. I am Larisa doily maker

[Chris B]

I am just about to finish a first baby granddaughter blanket. I will post photos when it is complete. The pattern is my own personal pattern. I have made a
couple of doilies and name plate or two.

[Barbara G.]

Hello and welcome!

Nice to have you here as a member! Thanks for joining us!

And have a wonderful holiday weekend!

[Pixieglitter]

Hello Delia, we're glad you're here, I live in Alabama. Reading a pattern is easy once you get the hang of it. You just have to know the basic abbreviation terms.

CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
TR - Treble Crochet
CL - Cluster Stitch
SS - Slip Stitch
YO - Yarn Over
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC - Back Post Double Crochet
Rep - Repeat

The pattern will tell you how many stitches of each type, and give you instructions row by row. If there's a special combination of stitches they'll be written in parenthesis, sometimes with an * and instructions to repeat from * until a certain place. Usually you'll find the hook size and amount of yarn you'll need at the beginning of the pattern. Always pay attention to the yards listed, so you'll know how many skeins to buy. The yardage is usually listed on the yarn label.

If you run into any issues, there's always someone here to help you out.

Shelley

[AudreyL]

Welcome Delia from Pa

[SusyQ62]

I learned to read patterns by putting the abbreviations in google. You tube has a clip on how to read patterns also. I find the hardest part of reading patterns is how people write them, sometimes they are just not real clear on some instructions. So I have old yarn I practice some patterns on.