Now you just keep following the pattern round by round until you finish. You probably got the hang of this already, but just humor me :) Let's read the pattern together - Round 2 would go something like this:Ĭhain 3, dc, 11 times, slip stitch to the 3rd chain of the chain 3 that started round 2 Remember, follow the pattern going counter-clockwise!
I'm having problems posting the video right now, but once I get it posted I will link to it from here!)Īfter you make those 2 loops you would chain 4, then 5 times, dc, then join the circle with a slip stitch to the 3rd chain of the beginning chain 4:Īfter you make that slip stitch to join the round you are now ready to start Round 2. (I've also recorded a short video clip demonstrating this.
#Circular crochet chart how to
Here's a 3-step illustration of how to create the 2 loops and then how to start the first stitch after you create the loop: The symbol in the middle is basically saying create 2 loops. Starting from the symbol in the center (circled in red) go in the direction of the blue arrows: This is a circular pattern, so we need to work our way from the center starting with the first round:Įach symbol is a stitch.
#Circular crochet chart full
Here are a few basic stitches (just visit Haas Design to view the full chart): I found the Haas Design website was very help - it has a stitch legend, instructions and even video clips for basic crochet stitches. The first thing I recommend is familiarize yourself with the different symbols in the japanese crochet pattern and what stitch each symbol represents. (The second picture is what the finished project would look like!)
The hat pattern I'm going to use in my example is the picture at the top of this post. For me, what's great about chart patterns is that if I lose my place, I can look at my stitches and compare it to the diagram to figure out where I am. Japanese craft books use international chart patterns, which look like the picture at the top left of this post. One reason is because every time I look away from the book to look at the stitch I'm making, I lose my place. I've always had a hard time following those traditional (non-charted) crochet patterns. Rnd 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in ea sc around, sl st in first sc to join. Rnd 1 Chain 2, work 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in first sc to join. Until I discovered Japanese craft books, I've always seen crochet patterns written out, like this: I welcome any corrections or tips too (just tell me in a nice way so you don't hurt my feelings! LOL) But if you have any questions or comments I will try my best to help. I would say I'm at a novice/intermediate level. It took a little bit of time for me to figure it out, but I did it! In case anyone's interested, I wanted to share my experience with other new japanese crochet pattern chart users :)įirst things first, I should mention that I'm not an expert in japanese crochet patterns, and I'm not an expert crochet-er either! I learned to crochet from my grandmother when I was very little, and then recently picked it up again. Check back here periodically.In a recent post I mentioned how I tried a japanese crochet pattern for the first time. More sizing charts and helpful charts will be posted here for easy access. Wild Mustang Horse and Large Unicorn Eye Diagram Cutouts:
#Circular crochet chart pdf
Thank you Bente!! Here is the free PDF download: UK crochet terminology to English Crochet Terminology Chartįree PDF download for Amigurumi Fabric Anime Eyes:Ĭrochet Squirrel, Skunk, and Cat Eye Diagram She said that she created the document herself when she started using English Crochet written patterns. UK/English Crochet Written Pattern terminology Cheat sheet:īente Mim Poulsen shared this UK/English Crochet written pattern terminology translation cheat sheet with me on Facebook. These free PDF graphs may help you with sizing your crochet slipper socks:Ĭrochet Vintage Hotpad/Potholder Dress Care Instructions and Many Uses sheets:Ĭrochet Dress Care Instructions and Uses Ĭrochet Dress Care Instructions and Uses page 2Ĭrochet Corgi Dog Eye Diagram: Crochet Corgi Eye Diagram Cut OutsĬrochet Corgi Puppy Dog Eye Diagram Cut-Outs: Crochet Corgi Puppy Dog Eye Diagram Cut OutsĬrochet Amigurumi Jack Russell Terrier Dog Eye Diagram Cutouts: Jack Russell Terrier Eye Diagram cut outsĬrochet Amigurumi Donkey Eye Diagram Cut-outs: Crochet Amigurumi Donkey Eye diagram cut outs
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