How to Read Crochet Patterns | BEGINNER | The Crochet Crowd

This video is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The captioning is also available in multiple languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. The written pattern is only available in English. . *** .
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[Laureegi]

Mikey, I so appreciate your taking the time to really break down the basic steps that anyone wanting to learn crochet, need to know.  You're articulate and you don't talk a mile a minute, which so many instructors tend to do.  I thank you because although I've been crocheting for awhile now, I tend to doubt myself just about all of the time for some reason so your last tip was key for me.  Thanks again!

[coolbrese]

Thanks for all your help and good tips Mikey.  I just think it's wonderful that you are helping so many people learn the art of crochet and you are keeping the art alive!! I have been crocheting for years... but have still learned many things from you.  Keep up the good work!

[janshipman]

Great advice - applies not only to crochet, but in learning anything new!! Well done Mikey, thank you!!!

[RoseMirin]

Should hear this every morning, afternoon and night until it sinks in. Thank you so much. 

[sewinsuzie]

Excellent tutorial. All of the things that you said that you do Mikey, I do them too. I finally smartened up and always, always, make a cheat sheet. Watch those periods, and commas. One afghan I find is good for challenging oneself is The Textured Throw. I have mentioned before that I have only made afghans where they were done in the Granny style. DC over and over. Why did I do that? Simply, I didn't trust myself. I always thought "oh that's for smart people". It wasn't until I started to watch tutorials like Mikey's that I started to trust myself. I won't allow myself TO SAY " I COULD NEVER DO THAT" one step at a time. I am also keeping a diary, telling myself what I have learned or telling myself when I'm proud of myself and why. Is it ever fun to read a month after I wrote it. "DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK". Well, off of my soap box BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND LIKE THE LITTLE TRAIN SAID "I THINK I CAN, I KNOW I CAN. HAVE FUN Dorothy

[purangel]

thanks Mikey your # 5 advice hit home for me, thank you so much, I enjoy your videos can't wait to see more and LEARN MORE thank you Angel 

[MJscrochetmyforte]

I am so glad that YOU are who you are! I am a member of the crochet. crowd because of you. You are Amazing😊

[colombepetite]

Excellent tips. I have made the same frustrating mistakes because I get over zealous in my creations. These tips are a perfect reminder for all crafters.

[kathyb.]

Thanks Mikey for you great tips...I just want to add...when I struggle with reading a pattern I will take a blank piece of paper and write out (or translate) the pattern...this has helped me a lot.... 

[rhondacronkhite]

I started out by typing the pattern out in Word, adding every instruction and including every repeat written out in place so I could check it off as I went.

[angel]

I never read crochet pattern but I make by looking at the picture, now at I'm older I started to read the pattern. I started with a baby jacket it was easy because I follow Mikey's tutorial it was easy. Now I'm try the little sweetie dress it not easy but I have not giving up, listen to what he said believe in yourself "THANK YOU, MIKEY" 

[cathyb]

Thank you so much. I tend to get easily frustrated and question whether or not to even keep crocheting when a pattern doesn't work. It's comforting to know that even you get frustrated!

[mariabutler]

thanks Mikey for your 5 tips to reading a crochet pattern, I will follow your advice Thanks Maria

[TheBooper]

Thanks Mickey,   Just listening to you gives me confidence in myself.  I am getting better at it.  I just need to trust in myself

[smkirk]

Thanks Mikey. I love your tips and I agree, believing in yourself is so important. It still amazes me that I am able to crochet anything but I believed in myself and slowly I am building my skills and making better and better things. Wouldn't have been able to do it without you though. You're videos have been so helpful.

[debcurtis]

Excellent video!  But honestly, THAT SCARF!!  So gorgeous I think it distracted me and I missed a couple of your tips!  I have to go back and watch again. Want to point me in the direction of that pattern? 

Great video, great scarf...Mikey rules! 

[spttedpny]

thank you Mikey! due to your AWESOME tutorials i DO believe in myself & my abilities more now :) For years I only made scarves, hats & blankets. But this spring I made my first baby garment!! The Little Sweetie Dress for my granddaughter :) It came out PERFECT (in large part due to your wonderful vid tutorial on it!) That project gave me the confidence to make her a little jacket to go with it and of course she had to have a blankie! I am currently working on a little dress for one of our other granddaughters :) You've created an addict!! hahahahaha I can't thank you enough!!! :D (now if i can just figure out reading diagrams holy wow!!!)

[judygarcia]

Good tips, Mikey. Thanks for the reminders.

[mcmurdo]

Glad I'm not the only one that has problems reading patterns thought I must be really thick

[Anna.GG.]

Thanks Mikey. I am relatively new to crochet and I need all the tips I can get. THANKS again! :)