4/5: After today, you can crochet anything!
Learn the step by step to an open mesh, how to read a diagram and how to make a double crochet stitch
You are almost done with this 5 days to crochet course. I am glad to have you here, and that you have learned the basics of crochet, and how to make a:
Slip knot
Chain
Single crochet
Half double crochet.
After finishing this course you will easily follow any pattern you get from Etsy, Pinterest, Instagram or YouTube.
Btw, I have beginner friendly patterns on my Ravelry and on YouTube.
Share your work in progress on your Instagram stories and tag me. I’d love to see how your project is going so far. I am sure, I’ll be a proud grandma. 😂
Today, thighs get more interesting:
You will add a square mesh to your project
You will learn the third basic stitch: double crochet
And, will learn how to read a crochet diagram.
It is very easy; I promise!
Introducing the crochet diagrams:
You already know that the basic stitches are represented by a graphic
Chain (ch) : o
Single crochet (sc): x or +
Half double crochet (hdc): T
Double crochet: T traversed by a diagonal /
Crochet patterns may come with the written instructions and sometimes designers will include a chart to help you locate the specific part of the chart that relates to the written instructions in the step-by-step. Charts are a great way to see how stitch by stitch the fabric builds up.
This is the graphic we have been following: