Crochet Basics: Reading Written Patterns

Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I uploaded my last video because school has been crazy, but I'm so happy to be back :) **Please let me know if there are any videos you'd like to see from me soon!**

Crochet Abbreviations

sl st Slip Stitch
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
hdc Half Double Crochet
dc Double Crochet
tr Triple Crochet
yo Yarn Over
lp(s) Loop(s)
inc Increase
dec Decrease
sk Skip
rep Repeat
beg Beginning
cont Continue
tog Together
fp Front Post
bp Back Post
* * Instructions between asterisks are repeated as many times as directed
( ) Instructions between parentheses are repeated as many times as directed
[ ] Instructions between brackets are repeated as many times as directed

Crochet Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Craft Smart 7 oz yarn in Turquoise

This video is not sponsored by Red Heart, I simply enjoy their free patterns and figured you could enjoy them as well :)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

[korinnebandy]

I’m 40 years old and you my dear are an amazing teacher.

Please do this as a career or speak professionally or better yet, go become president. Amazing job.
Do not ever let anyone tell you different.

[obamasscrotum]

Why aren’t you uploading anymore? Your videos made crocheting so easy to understand!

[jaise]

sl st = slip stitch 1:40
ch = chain 1:51
sc= single crochet 1:57
hdc = half double crochet 2:04
dc = double crochet 2:13
tr = triple crochet 2:27

[celesteessel]

Yoooo this is a whole nother language for me rn lmao

[beesandyarn]

While I'm not a beginner myself, I found this video very thorough and will definitely recommend it to some of my more-beginner crocheting friends 😊

[ajoygarcia]

This video is exactly what I've been looking for; explanation WITH visuals. Very informative and helpful. Thank you

[jaden]

Get back to us! Post again. Your the only crochet YouTube channel that I watch because you're such a natural and clear teacher.

[Brigitteization]

You're such a natural teacher. Just love you instructional vids. Thanks for posting <3

[vatourskiful]

So great! I am relearning to crochet. I did a baby blanket many years ago so I figured I should be able to do it again. My goal is to crochet blanket sets for premature babies. The finished projects look so adorable. Gives me something creative to do in crappy weather or when my husband is watching sports which is a lot of time at the moment. Thanks for your easy to follow steps. You are like a VERY patient home economics teacher.

[marianeculek]

I should have looked for you're video a while ago! I've crocheted blankets for years with stitches friends showed me (I'm 52) I started making hats and tops last year thanks to You Tube. The one question I was always unclear on was whether to stitch under one part or the whole "v" of a stitch. You did a great job explaining and your camera angles were right Thank you❤

[chickenmcdickin]

Wtf this is probably one of the best introductory videos on crocheting. I'm just a beginner but this is literally 8 of the videos I've watched to follow an amigurumi pattern in one. Thank you so much for this vid!!!

[Karthwyn]

I'm new to crochet and this was exactly what I needed. I'd highly recommend it for other fledgling crafters. Love all your yarn work tutorials!

[marymccauley]

I'm a brad new, as in today, to crochet. I came across you beginner video and thought I could do that only because you made so clear and simple and at a perfect speed. Not so slow it's annoying or so fast I couldn't follow. I have tried to learn before but gave because I couldn't understand or there weren't any good advancement videos. I fully understand "life" and truly pray you are doing well. Thank you for what you put out already. I'm thankful to hear about the new one. I pray God blesses you with peace, health, and all the other gifts I know he has for. Thank you again!

[pamheath]

Hi Miss Daisy! I'm a (middle aged soon-to-be Grandma) beginner crocheter from BC Canada and have been very grateful for the wonderful tutorials you've done. I'm busy making a little summer to using the starburst granny squares and I can't wait for it to be finished because it's going to be super cute! I'm noticing you haven't posted any recent video tutorials but sure hope you come back soon. I'll be looking forward to them! 👍🏻

[Cptn_Candy]

This is by in large a far, far better tutorial for types of knots than most videos actually trying to teach people how to do crochet knot types.

[deborahm]

Hi daisy love your tutorials on 68 yrs young, l particularly love your reversible pattern you are the easiest to follow.lve crocheted since l was a teen keep up the great work you have given me lots of new idea😊😊😊

[emilyleigh]

This video is the BEST tutorial I have found. Period. It’s simple but not too dumbed down. Your videos are great it’s probably my favourite channel for crochet so far!

[kennytorres]

Wow! This was so helpful! I will definitely save this video to come back to. Thank you so much! 🎉

[midnightoilnc]

A lot of, off the wall, thrift stores. Will have books, free of charge or very cheap. We have several, church, and food pantry thrift stores in our area. That do not charge for books. Maybe you can find one in your area. Thank you for your work on these videos. I have finally found the time, in my 50s, to learn how to crochet. Keep up the good work.

[elsaalleyne]

Omg I want to thank you so so teaching me how to read crochet book I have been asking people and no one could help me 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦