As used in this Agreement, "we" or "Prime Publishing" means Prime Publishing, LLC. You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service"). Doing this will let you know how many stitches are needed for each inch of your project. You don't have to stick to the suggested hook size on the wrapper of the yarn. If you're not fond of the way the pattern looks, maybe it's too tight or too loose, try using a different size crochet hook. Next, work your pattern until the square measure four inches in length and then cast off. I would make it a chain or two longer than four inches. You want your gauge swatch to be at least 4 inches x 4 inches. Learn more about gauge by reading our page: What is Gauge in Crochet? (+ All You Need to Know About Crochet Gauge). Have you ever tried finishing up someone else's crochet project? No two hands work the same. While everyone may follow the same stitches when working up a pattern, everyone does not crochet with the same tension. You may normally skip this step when following someone else's pattern, but, it's key in creating your own pattern. So, you've got your pattern, your yarn and your hook now it's time to create a gauge swatch. This method of writing and taking notes is the same exact method you will be using when creating your own pattern. Get feedback from them.Īsk them if the pattern was clear and if there was anything you could have added that would have made it easier for them to follow the pattern. Or, better yet, ask a fellow crocheter to work the pattern following your notes. Once you are done, work the pattern again only following your notes, not by memory. This simple act will get you into the rhythm of writing a pattern. Maybe include some tips to help a beginner crocheter recognize the difference between a chain space and a double crochet space, or helping them understand the concept of using a starting chain space as a double crochet space in the following row. Write down any tips and tricks you have to make the pattern easier to follow. Work the pattern as you always have, but, this time write the pattern down as you are going along. If you are looking for the hook in the image, you can find it here: Blackberry 5.Practice writing out a pattern you are familiar with and have completed a few times before. If you want to take a look at the book I mention later in the post, you can see it here: Design Your Own Crochet Projects Understanding and Making Good Yarn Substitutions PIN the Best Online Crochet Calculators HERE The Best Online Crochet Calculators I hope these are helpful for you and that by having them all in one post, it makes a great resource for you to save for later too!ĭid I miss your calculator is this list? Just let me know. In this Friday Roundup Post I have gathered links to the best online crochet calculators. There are a lot of great resources available online for crocheters and many of them are hard to find. What Yarn Can I Substitute for this Project?.How Much Yarn do I have Left in this Partially Used Ball?.How Much Should I Charge for the Finished Items I Crochet?.Find the Best Online Crochet Calculators to answer these questions and more!