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I think we can all agree that when we started crocheting that trying to read patterns was like looking at ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. But guess what? People used to be able to read those, and p…

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Crochet patterns use crochet abbreviations that newbies may find confusing. So, use our handy guide for common crochet abbreviations!

I think that Crochet Abbreviations are a necessary part of the craft. They help to save space and make patterns more concise, making them easier to follow and understand. The use of abbreviations also allows patterns to fit on fewer pages, saving on printing costs, and making patterns more accessible to a wider audience.

Part of learning to read crochet patterns is learning what all those symbols mean. Parentheses, asterisks, brackets, oh my! All of these can be used in the same pattern, and while it might seem confusing at first, they actually make the patterns much easier to read. Here's what all those crochet pattern symbols mean! Parentheses Parentheses can be used in a couple of different ways in crochet patterns! Let's take a look at a sample row of crochet: Rnd 2: Ch 1, dc in next 3 sts, (dc, ch 1…