how to read this crochet pattern
crochet terminology
Before you pick up your chunky crochet hook, I’d love to share with you the basics of reading crochet patterns, and what you’ll come across in this pattern. I’ve written this crochet pattern so it is easy for you to follow. You’ll find a lot of the elements here (like the terminology and abbreviations) in every good crochet pattern you come across.
Reading crochet patterns is just like eating an elephant – when you take it one bite (or step) at a time, it’s easy to do. The basic elements of crochet patterns are the stitches, and the easiest way to work through a crochet pattern is to go one stitch at a time.
Each type of stitch has a name, and crochet patterns are written in one of two stitch terminologies – UK or US.
This pattern is written in UK and US crochet terminology. If the stitch names are different, they are shown as UK terminology (US terminology).
The stitch abbreviations that are used in this pattern are summarised in the table below:
turning chain
The turning chain is worked at the start of the row in this pattern and it does not count as a stitch.
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Download and print the complete Chunky Stars crochet pattern ebook here, or view it below:
211112 Chunky Stars v1.1 - UK US terminology
This pattern is the original work of Lynda Rennick and is covered by copyright. Do not share any of this pattern (or your access to it) without my written permission.
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