| Patterns are one of the most important aspects | | | | each round or row. |
| of crochet. When following a pattern one of the | | | | 4. You should always start verifying your gauge |
| most complicated aspects is following the | | | | by crocheting a small 4 X 4 inch of the pattern as |
| abbreviations. It is extremely helpful if you can | | | | a sample. If this results in a larger size then what |
| memorize the abbreviations. By doing this you will | | | | is on the pattern you probably need to switch to |
| be able to be more efficient while still going at a | | | | a smaller hook. If you find that the gauge is too |
| faster pace. Here are some tips that will have | | | | small you probably need a larger hook. |
| you reading your patterns like a book in no time. | | | | As with anything when you actually start on your |
| 1. The patterns and instructions that you are | | | | project pay special attention that you follow your |
| following are commonly using rounds or rows. The | | | | instructions well. You want to be patient to ensure |
| pattern will indicate to you whether the pattern is | | | | that you are creating quality work. All of your |
| designed to work in rounds, rows, or both. | | | | supplied should be laid out beforehand so that you |
| 2. Patterns and instructions also are typically | | | | are prepared and do not to think about anything |
| ranked related to their difficulty. Common rankings | | | | other then reading your pattern and following |
| are beginner, easy, intermediate, and advanced. | | | | instructions. |
| You should always select a pattern that is well | | | | Of course there is a lot more to learn about |
| suited for your ability. As your skill level increases | | | | crochet. Below you will find a link to a resource |
| you can increase the difficulty level of the | | | | that will teach you how to crochet easily. Just |
| patterns you are selecting. | | | | remember that following patterns and instructions |
| 3. You should count the stitches you make as | | | | is essential and the more you practice the better |
| you go so that you are able to monitor that you | | | | you will become. |
| use the required number of stitches necessary on | | | | |