I Hate This Pattern | Mystery Pattern

[@JillyMae89]

Honestly I'm surprised you don't do this with more patterns lol they're like a cryptic foreign language with no context. I think you're amazing for figuring them out as well as you do, can't win them all!

[@beadedwindsocks]

If you look at it from an interesting perspective, one person‘s crochet, shorthand, is nowhere near the same as the other. Trying to decipher the shorthand, becomes the real challenge. You’re amazing for doing this, definitely a challenge. Keep up the work.

[@therealnancysteele]

That one was a beast! You did really well, considering the pattern instructions. I bet someone in 1933 also said "I hate this pattern. LOL

[@dianagarms6879]

We can get them all correct. It’s not that you failed… the pattern written failed you. It’s a game. If you had had the picture while working it, you would have been able to see it. Sometimes te rules of the game fail us. 😂❤

[@NeeCeePeeCee1968]

I don't know how you do these patterns without any context-I would have been laughing hysterically to myself and crying at the same time by the point you got the pattern to. I admire your tenacity!

[@paulaortega3756]

You are like a wilderness guide! Discovering that you may have gone the wrong way, then backtracking to where you got lost, and choosing a different path to continue. Looking for clues along the way, not panicking, and forging ahead! These mystery patterns are like a crochet wilderness!

[@karentexas]

I think you are amazing! The patterns are written in a crazy code sometimes. Can you imagine a crocheter 90 years ago writing this pattern down thinking, 'Some day a wonderful woman will see my pattern in this book and know exactly what is in my mind'. Let's face it, it was a very different time in 1933. A lot of these patterns IMO were word of mouth handed down from family to family. It's amazing that they were written down at all. However coded they may be. YOU DID GREAT!!❤❤

[@hiwakoo]

Yes, I think that there may be very likely family, regional or tradions because of origin be involved in the wording and explantions used. I always thought it is sad, that we are probably not able any more to trace these traditionel ore even individuel remnants of past living.

[@judykizler4056]

Reminds me of old cookbook recipes written in little towns situated in back of beyond. Only the locals knew what they should taste like.

[@kimmcquaid8189]

I think you did great. You didn't have a picture to check against. It's NEVER a fail.

[@CarlaDElisa]

Never a fail at anything. We are all learning with you. These are cryptograms. My Grandma would write like these. If you think about how amazing women knew exactly what they were doing. We write patterns very differently. I love your videos.

[@erinscott1021]

Your series has a man interested. He is a delight to watch his reactions to your trials of each row stitch etc. thank you please don’t stop.

[@acolley2891]

I think you did great! I dont even attempt these lacy patterns because I crochet for stress relief😂

[@MaryJones-sg7pu]

That was such a good attempt. Way better than anything I can do. You are a champion in my book!

[@crowznest438]

Attempting this one without the picture was especially tricky.

[@joicosta-mello3861]

I believe the " dv " is a type-o because the c & v are right next to each other on the keyboard. It should be a " dc ". I believe. 😊

[@joicosta-mello3861]

Corinna your a 100% better than me! Love watching you.

[@mariankay6482]

Impressive attempt, Corinna! With a picture, your would have aced it! I call an A for Awesome Try!

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you! 😃

[@stellacolv]

I bought a bagful of this teensy thread at a thrift store. It’s so hard to work with. You actually make it look easier than it is!

[@yazdhenab.]

I love working with that kind of thread and I would have crave of having a full bag of them x)

[@Cursed_cass]

I just found a bunch at the thrift store too! I'm just now working with fingering and I'm like holy hell what's the thread gonna be like

[@pinkdarkman]

This is definitely one of those patterns where you have to know what your finished product is supposed to be before you attempt it. If you had the picture from the beginning, you would have gotten it, but the fun of this series is that you can fail a pattern. It's fine. It happens. It wouldn't be interesting if you got every pattern right on the first try. Plus, doilies can be really complicated and intricate and I've definitely messed quite a bit of them up, even the modern patterns with plenty of pictures and clear instructions. Crochet is just like that sometimes, lol. It's not as linear and straightforward as knitting.

[@annathiika5755]

The way you manage to puzzle out these impossible patterns is incredibly impressive. These are some of my favorite videos to work on my own projects to, your voice is very relaxing to listen to!

[@cherisseepp5332]

I totally agree. I’ve tried following along sometimes and struggle to keep up, but can listen while working my own projects and it helps me focus.

[@3rdand105]

I think you did a great job, even if it wasn't what was originally intended. I'll tell ya, I've been crocheting for almost 40 years now, and not once have I come across "dv" in a pattern. I quickly searched the internet for help, and the best I came up with was a dc V-stitch (I'm guessing dc, ch1, dc all in the same st or sp). I didn't see anything like that in the photo, so I'm going to do this in worsted weight with a comfy hook, and see if I can't make it work. If nothing else, I'll have one more thing to drape on the couch.

[@kettuluv]

I noticed in your last couple videos you're pretty worried about what people will think, and you're worried about failing, etc. I really hope you're doing okay and still enjoy what you do, so many of us love watching you work!!!! take a break if you need one, and take care of yourself ❤

[@justvintagecrochet]

Oh, thank you so much for that , it's so encouraging to hear , yes , after the holidays im taking a break , and im very excited to start gathering up more patterns and Justin is already working on our 2024 batch of mystery patterns :) , it's going to be a great break and a great year . Thank you so much 5

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Amen to that. We're all with you, Corinna, and are cheering you on in wonder at your skills and patience, rather than judging you for -- understandably -- finding the instructions difficult to interpret. Please don't ever feel you're failing. I'm sure no-one here wants you to stress out over this. Sending a hug.

[@kettuluv]

@@justvintagecrochet No problem :D keep it up, we're supporting you all the way!!!! 💞

[@sidmelucci3675]

Valiant effort! In hindsight, it looks like when the pattern said "in 3rd," it didn't mean in the third stitch over, but in the end stitch of the ch5 plus 2dc cluster. But that's hindsight...

[@KarlenJ]

You did great. Very difficult pattern without photo context. I have never seen a crochet project in that shape before: not round, not square, more diamond shape. My grandmother was a prolific crocheter and I think she would have had problems with that pattern.

[@lorriewhite7886]

I’m just now seeing this but I think you did a good job with a pattern that has typos. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

[@romystumpy1197]

I think you did extremely well Corinna,it was a complicated and fussy design,I still enjoyed watching you

[@annseigman1824]

They can’t all be winners. I think you did a great job going in not having any idea of what the outcome was to be. ❤

[@adelacoburn1396]

Hahaha! That thumbnail killed me💀🤣. At the start of when your reading the pattern, when you said Trebles, I heard Tribbles 🤔 😄🖖. Yeah, I had a hard time trying to understand it but at least you kept truckin along and it was looking good. Kudos to you for getting as far as you did, thanks for the video 😉🧶

[@SewardWriter]

These patterns make me wonder when the concept of a test crocheter/knitter first came about.

[@kaytiej8311]

What a marathon effort! I can hear your growing dejection. Dont give up on yourself, Corrina. You're asking a lot of yourself to discern the pattern blind. We don't want you demoralised! Think about all those successes, not to mention the success of your channel. We love you!

[@denisebennett3144]

You have the patience of a saint. I would have thrown it.

[@TheSassy1962]

Without the picture, I would have screwed it up royally. I think you are amazing for getting as close as you did!

[@shastahill]

Greetings, Corinna! I just discovered your channel here a couple weeks ago and enjoy the premise and your warm presence :) I wonder if you might come back to this pattern in the future, using the photo to clarify the tricky pattern. I think it's so pretty but of course understand if you're over it :D

[@PaulHathawayRetired]

This is the same kind of thing my great aunt Maude used to make! Even though the swirls don't swirl, you did good! feel like if you had started with the photo, you would have corrected yourself early and done it right! I would have given up long before then! You are a blessing, Corinna!

[@seascapedreaming5518]

Corrina, on the positive side, it looks like you created an intricate dandelion to me 😊. You just tweak it a but at the point where you noticed the difference,to make it circular, or the hieght adjustment, and there is a beautiful dandelion doily. Imo, I like it. A few color changes and a beautiful flower ✌️🫶✌️

[@brittneywilson9751]

This one I feel like was really hard!! I applaud you for sticking with it because I would have gave up a long time ago! Geez....

[@danamcmanus]

I think yours is prettier. 🥰

[@amrice62]

I don’t mind if correct- I still enjoy watching!

[@GagaCiwi]

You Do so Good, your a Great crochetess . These are the most complicated patterns, you are a dog with a bone to figure them out. I love watching you

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@BarbaracBlevins]

A dog with a bone is just funny to watch. The difference between you. And aa dog is you are completely awesome to watch!

[@jenniferfox301]

Cryptic much? I think to get it as close as you did is a miracle. Well done, Corrinne ❤❤❤❤ from UK 🇬🇧

[@TheKatherine1958]

That was tough. You now Corinna, you get almost all of them right. It’s getting down to the nitty gritty but then we have the New Year! I applaud you just for crocheting with that small hook and thread! It wasn’t ugly!

[@LadyValkyri]

I love you so much! On the plus side, your nails look FABULOUS! Hugs

[@KatYoakam]

Not a fail! Everyone has learned something, even you. I so enjoy your chanel. You are calm in the face of adversity and are always pressing on. I would probably sneak a peek at the picture. lol

[@aineoloughlin]

You did sooo good. I would have given up on Row 3 at the latest. 😂

[@sueacord1678]

I am feeling your anxiety watching this more than usual. I am tring your mystery challenge from last video. It is not going well. It is one step forward, two steps back. I hope other people are having better luck, but I think that I just started crocheting within this year, I think part of it is my lack of experience. I have been known to jump in and tell myself I will figure it out and most of the times it does. I will keep trying.

[@procrastiknitter3733]

1933...my mom was 2 years old, the youngest of 8 children. The family was struggling to make a living on a farm in Sherman County Kansas. Yes, dust bowl. Depression. And my gramma would have been making doilies as a way to de-stress and keep her sanity. This pattern might have thrown her except that she would have had the picture. I have a collection of her doilies and they're all gorgeous. When I was 17 she gave me her steel hooks, all tiny and some bent slightly backwards from use. Love your channel. P.S. I was born in 1955.

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Corrina, I think this doily turned out pretty good, considering the written instructions were kind of messed up. To no fault of your own, I think you did remarkable job in trying to make sense of it all. And even tho you consider this doily a fail. I think it turned out okay considering. Thank you for your time and effort you put into creating this video. Looking forward to the next couple of videos in this series. And also 2024 videos.

[@karenh2890]

I wouldn't call that a fail. I'm amazed at how well you do. 👏

[@roserenik6375]

You did awesome with the cryptogram you were given, after the first 5 rows I would have thrown it across the room! This is not a fail this is an attempt to make the pattern as it was poorly written. You would have knocked it out of the park if you had the pictures to follow❤❤

[@doninis1354]

Look how far menkind came. From discribing the steps purly to making videos about it 😉 It is hard to understand what is ment. So you are doing very well. You entertain us even it is not working out. Not every pattern can be pretty, easy and inspiring all ad ones.

[@fadedrose100]

That's a cool pattern, don't think I've ever seen one quite like that. I can see how it would be hard without a picture to see where it was headed!

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

Ohhh Corinna I could hear the wobble in your voice - that must have been soooooo frustrating. You rock my socks whether you succeed or fail :) xxx

[@lightshine6851]

It was a a hard pattern to work. Go back and do the clusters over and it will work out. Cluster stitches always are gathered at the top by one stitch. Love watching you figure out these old patterns. I personally love making doilies and have made the same mistake with cluster stitches.

[@CarlaDElisa]

Your pics made me laugh. How many times I have felt that way.😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵

[@Troutay]

Girl! I would be blind by now! I think what you did was lovely! I can't work with the smaller hooks so I am always amazed at what you do. What ever you did was excellent to me! who cares about mistakes, it is the effort put in to it. Hugs Corinna!

[@christinaczarnecki625]

such a nice "fail" Corinna ! You are a Hero !!!

[@cdustin1161]

Beautiful! NOT A FAIL! Water and sugar dissolved (sugar starch). Take the sugar water and spray the doily. Then iron it ( makes them display and hardens the fibers to stay in place for a long time, til' washing was needed) . Some could lay out flat and fidget with it to spread out and let dry in place (depending on the degree of spreading out you needed to do. Ironing was usually involved with the more delicate and large looping doily) . NOT A FAIL! Sugar starch and an iron will flatten out and create a spread open effect. My best friend, Hattie, was born in 1902 (she passed at 95yrs on Easter Sunday many years ago). I learned that was how she and her sisters would learn to iron. Mom and grandmother would crochet beautiful doilies to place on the lamp table, dining table, floor radio cabinet et cetra to protect the wood from scratches made by lamps, clocks, vases that adorned the furniture or mantle. Doilies are so pretty and I am glad you are showing people this old art!

[@roxanamcglinchey6613]

Wow I believe youbdid a amazing job Corinna. This pattern would have done my head in. I, always thoroughly enjoy watching you lovely lady 😊❤

[@LeetQuilter]

Not a fail , you got very close! Another great video. Thank you for being so patient .

[@Chebawitch]

Your perseverance amazes me. I'm sure I would've given up after the 2nd row, lol .

[@thechildbrainwhisperer321]

Amazing work that you do. Very confusing pattern!

[@user-np5vy4ds5o]

Yours looks prettier. Nice job trying to decipher that antique pattern. I would have been pulling my hair out. You are a champ. Great show❤😊

[@debbienewton909]

It's still beautiful!! I love that you can stick with these patterns and try to figure out their shortcomings!! I would have given up after the middle circle, ha!! Lovin' these mysteries, thank you!!

[@Stormchaser-StormSpotterFLTeam]

You did your best, and that is what matters; I would have done the same thing as you.

[@lorettadubois3438]

I like the way it looks. I would need a written pattern in modern language to do it you do great figuring out the old patterns

[@staylor5687]

Wow! What a difference between the picture and the work you did!! But I say that with the utmost complement. I love yours! It is so much more intricate and feminine. The picture is nice too, but not as nice to me. Too bad there was an error that caused curling because I would have been super proud of this one that you made. Perhaps a good blocking job will get that to sit right. I'd still be willing to put it in my vintage scrapbook in a heartbeat. Sometimes boo-boos are actually better than the original design! 😂

[@lindaellis921]

I can’t imagine doing something like that. Even though you said your version came out wrong I think it was really beautiful. The original pic is fabulous. I have some doilies that my grandmother made similar to that. What incredible patience people must have had to be able to make those ❤❤

[@novamcclung5382]

I truly love your channel. You have so much talent. I get lost trying to figure those patterns out.

[@Pammy_Yolo]

I could never do this! Bless you my dear! 💕

[@teresaburkedukes1165]

It looks great I sure wouldn't have been so patient I would of lost my mind. 😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@crochetwracarolyn4741]

Congratulations on a monumental effort on this bit of cryptic pattern writing! You seemed to pretty much have it in the beginning, and you totally nailed that last row. I can sometimes follow along with you, at least for a while, but I didn't understand anything they wanted in this pattern. I'm always impressed with your ability to decipher these things, this pattern being no exception. I don't think you failed at all: this one was a doozy! Don't let it get you down, Corinna. Peace 🕊 and Love 🩷 to you. xx

[@beckybramlett3515]

Sometimes you just need a picture !! I taught myself to read patterns and it took a magnifying glass and a picture to accomplish that especially since I’m left-handed and at the time there was only right-handed directions ( wayyyyyyy long ago!!😜) . Your doily still turned out nice. ❤️❤️

[@marilynmatthews479]

I can't wait to see what you do next year. I love the mystery patterns!!

[@glendasmith7507]

I love every one of these that you have put out! I love the concept of them as well as your humor and frustration in figuring them out! You’re a hoot! Thank you for these videos, I so look forward to each and every one of them.😊

[@chriscavy]

That yarn is gorgeous, finicky pattern or not 🥰

[@rosemariepagano5340]

Corinna, where did you find that photo of me and my sister?! 😆

[@justvintagecrochet]

lol

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

It's a pretty pattern, but the instructions were very nebulous in places. Your efforts were courageous without that photo to help you. Thank-you for all the time and effort you took to try it out and share the (frustrating) process with us, Corinna. Don't let it get to you when a pattern doesn't always go right. I'm sure many of us here have had similar experiences, so we're on your side.

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you very much!

[@calamityjenn]

That thumbnail! 😂

[@hannahschumacher7034]

That pattern may have been written in Hieroglyphics with a hint of Braille for fun-z...mad Kudos to you for your willpower!!! 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻

[@rebeccanordlander6043]

Wow, this was agonizing!

[@gailmatt1734]

I think I kind of like your “fail” better than how it was supposed to be! 😁

[@moonbasket]

What an oddly written pattern. Great job trying to untangle it and pushing forward despite the struggles.

[@msullivan3531]

I wonder if women back then could figure this stuff out?! I’m so glad patterns are written more clearly now.

[@Aldisia]

You tried❤ vintage is not easy.

[@MissKikkiKat]

Boo, I can't even manage to get the group mystery pattern to work. So, you're doing better than me at this point.

[@elishagreen2954]

It looked like a snow flake at row 8 ❤️ I know these frustrate you, but thank you for doing them. After that it looked like ivy 🥰 I think it's cool.

[@cynthiamiller483]

It’s ruffling.

[@bessiesan2255]

You are the best .... is no problem

[@deborahmiller3443]

❤😂you crack me up!

[@patricialittle2406]

Iagree with romystumpy, well done. Without a photo these patterns are a real challenge. Have a cup of tea and destress, it's all done in fun. Bye from the UK.

[@delladearest2511]

Yikes, what a doozy but you did great and it’s over ❣️ makes us appreciate modern patterns!

[@robinstolarik3529]

I think a dv is a double “v” stitch

[@pollyolaughlin2762]

I'm sure someone already or you already figured out a cluster is: 2 double cluster= make one dc leave last loop on hook, make second dc leave last loop on hook. 2 loops now on hook yarn over pull through all 3 loops. Hope this helps

[@jennyhahn1850]

I think your mint doily came out great!!!

[@briannabarta93]

I think I figured out where the pattern went wrong!!!!! (I'm just excited and thought you/others might be interested in the info) I thought this was a neat pattern so I decided to give it a shot. I got it to work out by doing the following: In row 8, I tried interpreting the 'tr in nxt dtr' as skipping 5ch (up the stem doodad). Then, I came to the conclusion that the 'sk/skip 10 sc, 5 sc' was supposed to be along the groups of 3 sc between the 'points.' That would mean that the pattern is missing a sc in the top of the point and the 5ch, dtr, 5ch, tr in 6th st in reverse on the other side. Love your channel and the mystery series in particular! Also, it's your channel you do what you want :3

[@squeekee35]

I admire you do the doilies. My wrist kills me after one or two rounds as I have a gimpy wrist. I used to make them all the time. But now with the pain I can't

[@bettyg9707]

It still looks gorgeous!

[@Teerae11]

Wow that's a hard one for sure but you did pretty damn good for trying to figure it out it is pretty good job on this Girl !!

[@justdeb6091]

Congrats on a valiant effort. I would have given up about round 5. Those instructions were making my brain tired.

[@jygood3718]

You're very brave ‼‼

[@ilovethelittlepiggy]

Very interesting join, I've never seen that before. I'm looking forward to giving it a go. 🖤