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Crochet Guides and Tutorials

Plain-English crochet guides: US vs UK terms, how to read a pattern and more, to help you start and finish your next project.

• Crochet Abbreviations: US vs UK Terms Chart

  A plain chart of common crochet abbreviations and the US vs UK name for each stitch, so you never work the wrong stitch from a pattern.

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• How to Read a Crochet Pattern: A Beginner Guide

  Learn how to read a crochet pattern step by step: the materials list, abbreviations, round counts, brackets and asterisks, explained for beginners.

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