Self-Taught

[Tender]

Hi everyone! I am a self-taught crocheter..... Just recently learned to read a pattern, and even more recently tried my first attempt at reading a diagram - and it worked! I think that, based on my first attempt anyway, diagrams are easier than reading a pattern. I just hope this statement rings through throughout..., Anyway, just wanted to say hi.

[MsBhaven]

Hi Tender and Welcome to crochet talk

[aporfirio]

Welcome. We love our crochet, don't we? I'm excited for you being self taught and putting yourself out there with diagrams. For me, I like the diagrams, but the traditional old-fashioned me gravitates to a written pattern. I would still agree that the charts and diagrams are best. I guess that's why most overseas patterns are in diagram form. Annette

[nothingnowhere]

hi and welcome... I prefer written patterns...although ones with diagrams are nice..

[misspat]

Hi Tender!
I too am self-taught. Back in 1965 a friend I worked with showed me the chain stitch and told me to buy a book showing the different stitches. There weren't nearly as many as there are today. She said to practice, practice, practice...and I did. By the end of that I was hooked (no pun intended) and went on to make an afghan. It turned out awful. Small at one end and large at the other...but I learned from it. I keep learning new things until this day.

[kl1000]

hi! I am self taught too. I crochet doileis

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is a pleasure to meet you and have you here with us! Glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you!

[Anaisa]

Howdie, and welcome; I have to agree I prefer diagrams vs the written patterns, but it's always good to know both; happy crocheting.