How To Read A Basic Crochet Pattern

Follow along with me as I show you 5 Basic Crochet stitches, their abbreviations, their symbols and how you would read them in both a written pattern and diagram pattern. My goal is that after watching this video you will feel more confident in finding a basic crochet pattern and be able to follow the instructions and make it all by yourself.

Time Stamps:
Chain: 1:21
Slip Stitch: 1:52
Single Crochet: 2:33
Half Double Crochet: 3:17
Double Crochet: 4:16
First Example: 5:08
Second Example: 12:00

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Chart:

🌷 Pay attention whenever you see a * symbol. It means you will be repeating whatever
instructions are between the first * and the second *.

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[micaelamackintosh]

I know how to do most of the basic stitches. But never learned how to read a pattern. This will help me out so much. Thanks!!! 🙏

[karlaxit]

1:23 Chain (Ch)
1:52 Slip Stitch (Sl St)
2:32 Single Crochet (Sc)
3:17 Half Double Crochet (Hdc)
4:16 Double Crochet (Dc)
5:08 Ex 1
11:54 Ex 2

[crmcsys]

This is the best tutorial for beginners! “What it looks like” and the animated arrows feels like a private lesson. Providing written instructions on top of the chart (as well as reviewing the row you just completed) instills confidence. I added your video to my Pinterest crochet board.

[neetakumar]

Thank you. I am a total beginner to crochet, and have absolutely no idea how to read a pattern . You are a great teacher and an inspiration ❤love it.

[kaydavis]

Thank you for this clear instruction. I’ve been crocheting for a year now and enjoy doing all the different stitches. As long as I watch a video or have someone explain the pattern, I do ok. Now I want to become adept at reading & following patterns as this will allow me to make many more items. So happy I found you!

[army]

I am new at this and this video is helping me so much, thank you so much 🫶

[Skylersproudmom]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for a clear & concise tutorial. I can’t imagine why anyone would give this a “thumbs down”.... please don’t ever stop.... you’re an amazing teacher!!!

[ameliewong]

Girl thank you for this tutorial 🙏🏻 . It has been a looong time since I crocheted. I needed this.

[angiewoodcock]

Thankyou for this !!!
I was starting to feel so frustrated, as a beginner.
This is one of the best videos I've come across in my first month of beginning.
Thankyou.x

[shahalismaximus]

this is the best beginner tutorial ever. I've been crocheting since i was 7 but i love teaching it and this is just perfect!

[ashserj]

Wow thank you so much. I've recently been curious to try crotchet. Picked up my mum's books and was wondering how am I going to read these hieroglyphics 😁 glad to finally be able to understand. Trying to crotchet a pair of baby booties for my lil one who's on the way

[annettegomez]

This has been the best video in describing what the abbreviations and diagram means, and showing the actual crocheting work. Awesome job! Thank you!

[ForenzaAudio]

This is the best video. thank you. Everyone's just saying "Do this." LIke . . I DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS.
Your breakdown is god tier. Thank you so much!

[torakfett]

This was incredibly useful!
I’ve been crocheting on and off since high school but I always gave it up because something wasn’t working right.
Well, after watching your video I know I was taught incorrectly! This kind of information is invaluable for those of us who don’t have people in our lives to teach us and don’t learn well from books.
I can’t thank you enough. ❤

[soonzach]

I know to do the basic stitches. But never learned how to read a pattern. Thank you so much. I need to watch again.

[amandau]

I have only just started crocheting and I'm greatly impressed with your teaching method 😊 thank you for keeping it simple to understand 🧡💛

[yelloworange]

I just learned how to crochet 2weeks ago. I love this! Thank uuuiuii!!!

[joankiely]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m sure you have helped so many of us who can’t understand crochet patterns. Cheers 👏❤️💕🥰😍😊

[Eml_-tx]

I new how to read patterns VERY well. I could make anything if you gave me the written pattern. Sadly I stopped crocheting for a while. I’m now coming back to it and need a refresher. Thank you!❤

[sandraouaguena]

This is a great help and I will be writing this down although I do prefer to watch video tutorials and can follow them better. Thank you 🙏