Crochet diagrams

October 24, 2024The art of reading a crochet diagram is a method I prefer over reading written words. It's like teaching yourself hieroglyphics but for crochet. The symbols mean something and are a language all to itself. For myself, my first crochet book, when I was fourteen, had written words and diagrams for each pattern.How to Read Crochet Diagrams with Mikey DesignsStandard Crochet Diagram Symbols DownloadableYou can download this worksheet to accompany your crochet patterns. A good pattern usually includes a stitch key that explains each symbol.Crochet Diagram Standard SymbolsCrochet Diagram Collection of DesignsOur Pinterest page has an entire collection of computer-generated crochet diagrams. Many more were drawn with pencils and left out of the collection. There are over 150 crochet diagrams on file.Crochet Diagram Collection of DesignsHow to Read Crochet Diagrams with TutorialReading isn't my strong suit, and it's still not today. Look at my grammar, and you can see I am not kidding.I learned to crochet through reading the diagrams as I understood what the symbols meant. Using a stitch key, I taught myself pretty quickly.TIP: Give yourself time to develop the skill to read the diagrams. Once you get it, patterns across the globe will open up to you without ever having to know the language the designer is speaking. The video below is a comprehensive look at reading crochet diagrams. I start back at the very beginning and work towards getting more complicated. Everything from how to read them, symbols, and so much more. The video has 15 segments. I provide the minute marker near the beginning of the tutorial so you can fast forward if you want to see particular elements and learn specific information.Video TutorialLearning crochet is not a race, enjoy the journey. This is How Mikey Makes The Diagrams SummaryArticle NameLearn How to Use Crochet DiagramsDescriptionGet the free download and see over 150 crochet diagram patterns we have. This will help you to follow diagrams that are made in foreign countries. AuthorPublisher NameThe Crochet CrowdPublisher LogoReader Interactions

Increasing cluster for the single, half-double and treble crochet stitches as well. Combining Crochet Stitch SymbolsCombination crochet stitches are usually a mix of two or more elements that fit together to create something unique. Here, we have three combination stitches that show how this is accomplished:3 double crochets combined with 1 chain stitch create a popcorn stitch.3 double crochets increased to create a bobble stitch.Tunisian Crochet symbolsTunisian crochet is different from regular crochet, in both how the stitching looks and the hooks that are used. Projects that are made in the Tunisian-style resemble a knit-like texture more than crochet. The tilde (~) at the top of all the crochet symbols here symbolizes the typical Tunisian closing during the return pass. You may come across Tunisian crochet patterns that just show the bottom half of those symbols in their chart, but that’s because the top tilde is assumed. As you can see, some Tunisian symbols resemble their regular crochet cousins, such as the Tunisian Double Crochet (tdc) and the regular Double Crochet (dc).However, this is not the case with all Tunisian stitch symbols, so it should not be expected or assumed. For a drastic example, here are the differences between the Tunisian Slip Stitch and the regular crochet slip stitch.Pattern DiagramsSelect patterns will include a diagram of the pattern in addition to the written instructions. These diagrams will be swatches of the final product, but instead of words, the image shows crochet symbols arranged into the pattern’s shape. Here is the crochet diagram for our very popular Andy Throw Blanket. You can see the mix of slip stitches, chains, half-double crochets and single crochets. The Andy Throw Blanket Crochet DiagramFree Crochet Patterns Using Symbols Now, that you’ve learned all about crochet symbols in patterns, take a look at some easy crochet patterns that have a chart. Crochet Glasses Case PatternPumpkin Blanket Crochet PatternMoss Stitch Crochet TutorialChunky Crochet Blanket PatternGranny Stitch Baby Blanket PatternBooble Baby BlanketThe Finley Baby BlanketThe Andy Throw Blanket I love crocheting, every dog I've ever seen, and working at home in comfy yoga pants. Grab a cup of coffee and lets get to work on your next project together!

Lace trim pattern from Olga Poltava! This is a video tutorial, but she has written instructions available for purchase if you prefer that. For this edging, you need to chain a repeat of 15+5, and be comfortable making treble clusters and double treble crochets.#8 Anne’s Eighth Note #1 Crochet Lace EdgingsClick to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #1 Crochet Lace Edgings here. The link to this pattern goes to a series of crochet lace edgings from Anne’s Eighth Note. These are all diagrams, but luckily the repeat formulas are indicated below them all! The edging I’ve crocheted above is for the very first pattern found at the top of the picture linked. This is such a quick crochet edging pattern, it’s only 2 rows! The first row is just a double crochet mesh (which I’ve used in my Gothic Crochet Table Runner Pattern), followed by a series of treble crochet clusters, topped with cute little picots. #9 Anne’s Eighth Note #2 Crochet Lace EdgingsClick to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #2 Crochet Lace Edgings here. The second pattern from Anne’s Eighth Note, is another quick edging that works up in 2 rows. Again, you will create a row of double crochet mesh, and then for the last row, you’ll make double crochets and a picot “crown.” #10 Anne’s Eighth Note #3 Crochet Lace EdgingsClick to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #3 Crochet Lace Edgings here. The third pattern in the diagram listed, is probably my favorite one out of this set. I just really like how the mesh stitches and shells work together, I’ve even used this edging to finish my Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern. I would recommend really paying attention to your mesh stitches, it was really easy for me to do too many or not enough on row 2 (but that could just be me getting distracted!)#11 Anne’s Eighth Note #4 Crochet Lace EdgingsClick to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #4 Crochet Lace Edgings here. The fifth diagram from these crochet edgings creates a cute flower with three picot petals. This pattern also has a double crochet mesh foundation, however they are closer together than in the previous patterns. You’ll need to be comfortable making treble crochets together and picots for the last row. #13 Anne’s Eighth Note #6 Crochet Lace EdgingsClick to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #6 Crochet Lace Edgings here. The last crochet lace edging in this series is a short and sweet, lattice pattern. Another double crochet mesh row, followed by double crochets, single crochets and chains, with the last row consisting of treble crochets together, picots and double crochets together. #14 Crochet Alexandria LaceClick to learn Crochet Alexandria Lace here. The Alexandria Lace crochet pattern is brought