How To Read A Basic Crochet Pattern

Follow along with me as I show you 5 Basic Crochet stitches, their abbreviations, their symbols and how you would read them in both a written pattern and diagram pattern. My goal is that after watching this video you will feel more confident in finding a basic crochet pattern and be able to follow the instructions and make it all by yourself.
Time Stamps:
Chain: 1:21
Slip Stitch: 1:52
Single Crochet: 2:33
Half Double Crochet: 3:17
Double Crochet: 4:16
First Example: 5:08
Second Example: 12:00
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[@micaelamackintosh7239]

I know how to do most of the basic stitches. But never learned how to read a pattern. This will help me out so much. Thanks!!! 🙏

[@SirUncleDolan]

Same for me, my mom taught me how to do stitches but not how to read a pattern. Usually i have to watch at least a few different videos on something but I think this one was all i need for right now!

[@Pammy_Yolo]

Same here. I can crochet but I have to follow someone.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Same😊

[@crystallemmon2830]

Same here, I have always been able to free hand stitch. I never took the time out to learn about the pattern language and how to read them. It makes it easier to learn new designs now.

[@kykwiltz402]

Same here. I usually rely on following the written instructions, but didn´t know how to follow the symbols. This was most instructive.

[@karlaxit]

1:23 Chain (Ch) 1:52 Slip Stitch (Sl St) 2:32 Single Crochet (Sc) 3:17 Half Double Crochet (Hdc) 4:16 Double Crochet (Dc) 5:08 Ex 1 11:54 Ex 2

[@crmcsys1214]

This is the best tutorial for beginners! “What it looks like” and the animated arrows feels like a private lesson. Providing written instructions on top of the chart (as well as reviewing the row you just completed) instills confidence. I added your video to my Pinterest crochet board.

[@neetakumar2176]

Thank you. I am a total beginner to crochet, and have absolutely no idea how to read a pattern . You are a great teacher and an inspiration ❤love it.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️🧶

[@kaydavis6943]

Thank you for this clear instruction. I’ve been crocheting for a year now and enjoy doing all the different stitches. As long as I watch a video or have someone explain the pattern, I do ok. Now I want to become adept at reading & following patterns as this will allow me to make many more items. So happy I found you!

[@Lunarandbloodmoon]

Zzzmmm

[@janasaracevic184]

Me too 🙏🏻

[@janetkincade1735]

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[@janetkincade1735]

Nice video

[@stevenrowley9560]

This video was very informative.

[@janinacooper4199]

Extremely helpful, thank you. Somehow I struggle a lot with wrapping my head around these.

[@Skylersproudmom]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for a clear & concise tutorial. I can’t imagine why anyone would give this a “thumbs down”.... please don’t ever stop.... you’re an amazing teacher!!!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Shawnee_KerryAxtell-b8h]

You are a very good teacher! Thank you

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@zeprincesszz]

Great guide! I had no idea how to read crochet patterns before watching. Now I know I prefer the picture, but I can understand the written as well. Very clear instructions

[@shahalismaximus]

this is the best beginner tutorial ever. I've been crocheting since i was 7 but i love teaching it and this is just perfect!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Awe! Thank you for the feedback Shahalis! I’m so glad my video was helpful! 😊❤️🧶

[@yelloworange2008]

I just learned how to crochet 2weeks ago. I love this! Thank uuuiuii!!!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

How exciting! I'm so happy you decided to give crochet a try. Great job going over some of the basics videos. That will be a huge help for you moving forward. 😊❤️🧶

[@JudithaHayagan-hq2cl]

I love the way you teach your viewers

[@chawlay8208]

The most clear ever fantastic teacher love you love your video too

[@nt3926]

Just started and was mystified by the written instructions Thank you so much for clarifying with written and symbol instructions. I will definitely rewatch until I get this tutorial to memory.

[@raqueldejesus421]

This is the first time I have seen a video on reading or understand a crochet symbol let alone being able to read a pattern thank you so much this has been very informative thank you once again❤️

[@Shrishiv16]

Thank you ma'am 🙏🏻 love from India 🇮🇳

[@Eml_18-t7x]

I new how to read patterns VERY well. I could make anything if you gave me the written pattern. Sadly I stopped crocheting for a while. I’m now coming back to it and need a refresher. Thank you!❤

[@soonzach4017]

I know to do the basic stitches. But never learned how to read a pattern. Thank you so much. I need to watch again.

[@charlotteheckaman165]

This is an excellent explanation! Very helpful , thank you ! 👏🏻

[@joankiely3614]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m sure you have helped so many of us who can’t understand crochet patterns. Cheers 👏❤️💕🥰😍😊

[@7army7819]

I am new at this and this video is helping me so much, thank you so much 🫶

[@izabelaganze1380]

Excellent work. Thank you very much. From Kenya.

[@annettegomez5061]

This has been the best video in describing what the abbreviations and diagram means, and showing the actual crocheting work. Awesome job! Thank you!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Annette! Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! 😊🧡🧶

[@alejandra478]

Wow that was so helpful :) thank you for clear thorough instructions 😃😃😃

[@kcDesigns4u]

I am so happy for this wonderful tutorial, Beginner here and had no idea how to read a pattern 🫶🏼you are so kind to share

[@danacorbin3199]

Thank you! Excellent! I'm embarrassed to tell you how long I have been crocheting and how many times I have attempted to read a pattern and couldn't. This was really helpful.

[@jasmynmyers5176]

You have literally saved me you not only taught me the stuff of what it looks like but how to do it! You’re awesome

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

🥰🥰🥰

[@angiewoodcock6223]

Thankyou for this !!! I was starting to feel so frustrated,as a beginner. This is one of the best videos I've come across in my first month of beginning. Thankyou.x

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Angie! I am so happy that my video was able to help you out. It can be easy as a brand new crocheter to just dive right into a project. Knowing the basics will help clarify so much and help you to grow and make projects that there may not be any tutorials for yet. 😊🧡🧶

[@doyoubelieveinmagic4244]

Yeah ik me too. And everyones like “is there a written pattern?” Every crochet vid

[@ameliewong8228]

Girl thank you for this tutorial 🙏🏻 . It has been a looong time since I crocheted. I needed this.

[@bamasafja8274]

So thankful for this vid, now I can read and understand the crochet diagrams 🙏

[@torakfett3351]

This was incredibly useful! I’ve been crocheting on and off since high school but I always gave it up because something wasn’t working right. Well, after watching your video I know I was taught incorrectly! This kind of information is invaluable for those of us who don’t have people in our lives to teach us and don’t learn well from books. I can’t thank you enough. ❤

[@ashserj7906]

Wow thank you so much. I've recently been curious to try crotchet. Picked up my mum's books and was wondering how am I going to read these hieroglyphics 😁 glad to finally be able to understand. Trying to crotchet a pair of baby booties for my lil one who's on the way

[@rainbowdiy6731]

Awwww congratulations 🎊 so happy for you

[@LisaMarieYarnFanatic]

Yay I'm glad I could help ☺️

[@jamiem8223]

Thank you!!! With it, I was able to read along books with their demos.

[@amandau504]

I have only just started crocheting and I'm greatly impressed with your teaching method 😊 thank you for keeping it simple to understand 🧡💛

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You are so welcome!

[@Flower.Pangnha]

im a beginner. started crocheting a basic sc blanket. have wanted to do a granny square blanket but i needed the understanding of abbreviations. thank you so much!

[@mindyharper6372]

Thank you so much. Now I have a basic understanding of patterns 💙💙💙

[@sonjasachsenberg9346]

❤thanks. I just been freestyle crocheting. I wanted to learn to read a pattern and this definitely helped me and actually taught me stitches. They were easy to follow. Now I think I may be able to make something from a pattern.

[@khadijachughtai6441]

I’m new learner .. it’s really clear my concepts xx

[@shunmugapriya3666]

Excellent explanation. All these days I stich randomly.it is very helpful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for your great video

[@linhbroughton929]

I am a beginner in the crochet world and your video is amazing. Thank you.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You are so welcome!

[@joanmiles8760]

Tiffany thank you so much for your clear verbal & visual instructions. I never could understand a diagram pattern. Now thanks to you I can. Much appreciated.

[@christine8203]

Thank you for the video - instructions were very clear and the demonstration was equally good.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I'm so glad it helped! 🤗💖🧶

[@mirane4803]

Thank you for your clear instructions. You are a wonderful teacher❤

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️🧶

[@patphares6258]

Wow… helpful video. Confidence breeds confidence… thank you! ❤

[@ShirleyWilson-nv3cc]

Good morning happy Sunday morning thanks for the lesson today ❤

[@cherylmorgan6388]

Thank you so much. That what i’m looking how to read. i need learn more how to read😊❤

[@CassandraPenelope]

Ive been crocheting for years but have been struggling my way thru it, kind of making it up as i go along and everythings been wonky. This is life-changing! Thank you!!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Cassandra! I can't tell you how happy I am that you have watched a crocheter learning video and that you are trying to get better in your craft. By watching these types of videos and building your knowledge and experience with crochet you will have such a great time with your projects. I'm so glad my video on reading basic crochet patterns helped you. Keep up the great work! 😊❤️🧶

[@Kittybeee]

Thank you so much! I’m a beginner so this is extremely helpful

[@PaphapanSB]

This is so comprehensive. Thank you 😊

[@alyssasinyard879]

Thank you! I am a beginner and your explanations are some of the only ones that make sense to me!

[@YoAug62]

I really appreciate this tutorial, especially the part about the asterisks. I feel confident I can tackle those previously overlooked patterns. They don't seem as difficult now, thanks to you👏👏👏

[@sleepinglizard8584]

New here and new to crocheting. This was super helpful thank you thank you! Def will be using this when I need help ❤

[@noaszefler9050]

Excellent explanation, thank you!

[@laurelizab12]

This was so helpful and clear!! Off I go to download ALL the patterns 😍

[@mariegarces6216]

Wao! Awesome explanation. Thank you so much! This helps a lot

[@rubinashahid463]

Thank you ,the instructions are very clear ,,

[@ForenzaAudio]

This is the best video. thank you. Everyone's just saying "Do this." LIke . . I DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS. Your breakdown is god tier. Thank you so much!

[@dawnmccrickard7722]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@laplibrarian6094]

This is EXACTLY what I need!! Thank you! Excellent instructions and super clear to understand.

[@l.g1210]

Best teacher ever,waw so gifted on explaining things ,thankbyou sooooo much ,jam complete beginner

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

AWE! Thank you so much for your feedback! 🥰

[@anatheenglishteachergiano7810]

Thank you. Probably most helpful video about crocheting

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I'm so glad my video was helpful for you!

[@MariaRodrigues-nl6hn]

Thank you for your clear instructions. I can now read both patterns and diagrams. Excellent work.

[@sandraouaguena9097]

This is a great help and I will be writing this down although I do prefer to watch video tutorials and can follow them better. Thank you 🙏

[@conasia]

Sometimes i can never find the video Tutorial for what i want to make 😭

[@Woodlawn22]

Thank you for this video. A neighbor asked me for help working from a pattern today so I came looking for videos that might help her. One suggestion I have for you is to make the slip stitch symbol a filled in circle (I believe this is commonly used) instead of an oval that is faintly filled in so it doesn't look so much like a chain stitch. Thanks again. Long live KZbin!!

[@GreatLakesGal-Diane]

Thank you for explaining the diagram...I think I now understand how to read these!!!

[@wheels4love]

OMG! This is SOOOO helpful and very well explained. I love the examples/sample pattern that you show. It helps a lot! Thank you! Thank you! You make a newbie like me pick it up easier. ❤

[@lilian2731]

Very helpful...hve stopped crocheting for a longtime....so this helps to refresh my memories 👍👏 Thanks for uploading....

[@aquilxx]

I was gonna open a small business about selling crochet stuff like plushies but I had NO IDEA how to read a crochet pattern. Thank you so much❤

[@petro3441]

Thankyou for clear demonstration❤❤

[@janetsteeger5761]

Hugely helpful! Thank you.

[@ajisajamal1737]

Thank you so much 😊❤ so helpful for a beginner like me. Lots of love from India🇮🇳

[@megancloutier9811]

This was such a helpful video and very clear and easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for making it :)

[@mariaidaafonso6630]

Thank you so much I knew how to read the pattern but I was not so sure how to follow the diagram! Thank you so much for explaining it but by bit!

[@bobby11223]

Thank you so much! I wish you were near me so I could pick your brain! I totally understood this video!

[@judykilger4950]

This was great!! I never knew how to read a crochet diagram ! Excellent instruction!!

[@l.walters8805]

What a lovely crochet sweater. Thank you for sharing!

[@fimarshall2272]

Really useful and well explained video, thanks so much! Been learning crochet for a few weeks now but without a tutorial the patterns had me a bit intimidated, feeling way more confident now :)

[@ashleyscrafty]

Having both the written AND symbol instructions did it for me! Wow I cant believe that FINALLY clicked for me! THANK YOU!! I can't wait to learn more 🧶

[@fiestaLopez91]

Perfection!!! So clear to understand!! I feel the diagram is so much easier than written form now. Love it!! Thanks for teaching me! Love your videos! 💛

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

So glad it was helpful!

[@sriyanthigr633]

Thank you soooo much madam, first time i learn this, i'am from Sri Lanka. Thank you again.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I’m so glad you found my video! Glad it helped. 😊🧶❤️

[@margaretquek7542]

Thank you. Very clearly explained.

[@kayceegreer4418]

So, thanks for teaching us how to understand a diagram pattern. And I gotta tell you that I am making a similar stitch that makes a very - like extremely hardcore - bumpy dish cloth. I increase the twist in my yarn so that it will be stiff for more scrubability, and to keep food particles out of it, so that when you wash it, it washes clean and you won't have to bleach it to disinfect . My 86 year old mother is impressed and that's sayin' a heckuva lot!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That’s so awesome KaceeGreer! I love what you’re doing with the stitches and making your own pattern! 😊❤️🧶

[@kayceegreer4418]

@@CrochetWithTiffany ...I even won a Blue Ribbon at the Arts & Crafts Exhibition at the State Fair with an unlearned, inspired, unique center start to a rectangular granny square bedspread. A clerk I had befriended told me the Judges' main points of interest was my starting point was different than anything they had ever seen and the color coordination reminded them of Greek key design but it wasn't quite. Who knew!

[@MargaretWickins]

I am a beginner and just couldn't understand reading the crochet patterns or remembering each symbol. Many thanks for your video. I wish to follow you henceforth. Happy Crocheting.

[@Rdff522]

WOW. This video was extremely helpful. I have struggled for very long trying to read the patterns.

[@_calean_3958]

This is a must see video for begginers! Thanks so much

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I am so incredibly glad you think so! Thank you for the feedback _Ca lean_!

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Fantastic video! I’m such a beginner lol, and this was brilliant. So useful. Subbed 👍

[@elfieeleza2293]

Thank you 🎉🎉🎉 now I know how to read the simple pattern

[@briannaellis6617]

You are literally so helpful. I owe you my life

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I’m so glad my video could be helpful! 😊🧶❤️

[@arlenefarmery7520]

Wonderful. U explained this very well. Thank u for sharing.

[@jackiehumphery374]

Thank you so very much for the video I really appreciate now I know how to read it stay safe

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I'm so glad you liked it Jackie! Thanks for watching! 😊🧶🧡

[@toastedsquid]

finally something that makes sense thank you so much

[@lisadrouin9912]

Thanks for the help I'm a new beginner I learned alot

[@atipurnamawati8406]

Thank you, your explantion is very useful and easy to follow ... ❤️

[@openorwap5412]

Hi! I know I'm late to the crochet party, but I wanted to thank you for this tutorial. The diagrams/graphs were really useful. For me, seeing the 2nd graph made more sense of the first one. I couldn't 'see' the gaps in the first one so I couldn't understand how you knew to skip a stitch. Seeing them side-by-side would be extremely useful to recognise the empty box versus one with a stitch in. From my beginner's perspective anyway 😊🧶

[@leciadavis-phillips6676]

This is amazing. Thank you sooo much. ❤

[@jdfi1403]

Thanks for the easy to understand teaching! It really helped!

[@ArtesMess]

Perfect video well explained I completely understand

[@JesscahhLois]

I can tell this is going to be my bible as I start working from patterns, thank you so much for this!!

[@emanbajes8866]

i really appreciate your explanation..it is very helpful

[@donnacarraway9182]

Really helpful and great instructions!Thank you!