Crochet guide charts

This is another one of my eclectic posts. I have a new Great Granddaughter on the way, and will be crocheting things that I am now pinning on Pinterest. This instruction list will be most helpful. With this post, the only thing I need to get up here is the afghan stitch, and I'm all set to renew my ability. I have been slacking since the kids started school, and I went back to work. I'm cutting back on the jobs I take, so have more play time. I'm looking forward to making some things for the…

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A crochet pattern has stitches with different heights. Learn how the crochet stitch heights & turning chain are important for your project.

Find out the different yarn weights and types of yarn with this complete guide, including a yarn weight chart to help you understand the Standard Yarn Weight System so you can find the best yarn to use for your project.

Handy chart for beginners starting to read and understand the crochet pattern symbols - - #crochet #crochetpattern

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

Have you been caught out yarn shopping and suddenly realize you don't know how much yarn you need for a project? Not any more! Print out this handy reference sheet from Lion Brand yarn and always know how much yarn you'll need!