How to Read a Crochet Chart SIMPLIFIED 🤩

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi friends, I hope you enjoy this video. This is a companion video to go along with my video last week on how to read crochet patterns. Once you get the hang of it, I'm sure it will become one of your favorite methods of learning a pattern! 🤩 If you have any questions, be sure to let me know or if you have any tips of your own, please share! xx

[@susieinthecountry4434]

the most difficult thing, for me, will be what colors to use♥

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@susieinthecountry4434 that’s always a fun problem to solve 🌈 🙌🏻

[@jygood3718]

This is really interesting. Sadly very few designers flip their charts for left-handed folks

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Roz, Thank you for sharing, these are very handy tips to know. As I’m a visual learner I gravitate towards videos on KZbin. Even though I learned how to read patterns when I started learning crochet through a class I took. They also taught us how to read graphs which I’m very grateful to have been taught how to do. Biscuit and Loki are the best helpers 😻😻 Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶🦋🐶😻

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@user-st1ru6kc9k I’m a visual learner as well , I was finally able to really improve when KZbin was invented 😂😂 I appreciate your words, thank you so much 💕. Have a great week 👏🏻😘

[@luciewager7359]

I know this video is at least 5 months old but i just have to say your explanation was so simplified that i really go it! I’ve been crocheting for many years. Always just ignoring the pattern charts, never needed them. However upon realizing i can now crochet ANYTHING from ANY country just floored me. I’ve lusted after some Japanese and French designs for years!!!! Holy mackerel! This is the beginning of a whole new world. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m SO glad you found it useful, that makes me very happy. Thanks for letting me know 😀❤️

[@u.synlig]

Reading quickly, I first understood your exclamation as, “Holy macrame!” - and I thought, “How clever a pun!” 😄😄 I share your enthusiasm, as it was the determination to read the exquisite crochet schematics of a Russian designer that sent me on a search for “how-to” videos, thusly to this video. 👍

[@joannepeyton1654]

Your idea to break down the stitches on paper will really help me. Thank you so much for sharing. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I'm so glad! 😀❤️

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

Excellent tutorial! I had never heard of chart patterns until about a week ago and this is the best tutorial I’ve watched to learn how to read/use/work them! The pace/tempo you kept wasn’t too fast, or too slow, it was goldilock’s level, just right!!! 😊😊😊🤗🤗❤❤❤ Thank you soo much for sharing your knowledge, your talent, and your time!!! You're Amazing!! I subbed, rang the bell and liked/loved this video, and I can hardly wait to watch all of your videos!!! I believe I will be binge-watching them this evening!! Thank you again!!! Much love and many blessings!!!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much for your support ! I think you are going to really love charts once you get the hang of them. They are so cool 👏🏻🧶❤️

[@juju1045]

The most useful video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So happy you found it useful 🧶❤️

[@linbugg]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing this video!!! It is so concise and clear, amazingly easy to understand. Now, with a little practice, I will be able to follow a chart from any country or language (so to speak) because they are universal. Wow!! It really opens up possibilities! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so happy it made sense! Yes , the possibilities are endless! 😀🙌🏻💕

[@chrissheets4865]

I taught myself crochet a few years back by watching KZbin video tutorials. So far that is the only way I have found projects to do but now I’m hopeful I will be able to read a diagram since I’m pretty visual. Your explanation is really helpful. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You’ll be able to do it no doubt. I find the best scenario is having both options and using them together but not all designers do that ❤️

[@millieortiz2724]

Thank you so very much. I enjoyed this video a lot but what got me excited was when you talked about mirroring the pattern. I'm left handed and really appreciate that tip. Thank you so much.❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good, I’m so glad that helped ❤️😀

[@jackieo5287]

That was wonderful…Thank you so much …I want to be able to read my books and do my projects instead of always coming on KZbin and watch someone else do it first!!…..Thank you so much!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome! No doubt , you will!🧶💕

[@sbw-fe2hq]

Thank you for this tutorial. You are such an excellent teacher.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I appreciate that so much, thank you 💕

[@patpowell6684]

I’ve just bought the book. I’m from Liverpool England but learnt using your terminology. I was very impressed with your tutorial it’s the best I’ve seen and even though I’m in my late 70 and through KZbin I’ve been crocheting for few years now, I’ve reached the point were I want to get to grips with patterns. Thank you so very much. I also love hints and tips there is always something out there that helps me with my crocheting. Bye for now. 💁🏼‍♀️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you for sharing ❤️😀👏🏻 I hope you enjoy the book as much as I have . Thank you !

[@openorwap5412]

This is great, and your explanation is very clear from a beginner's perspective (as always!) - thank you 😊 I think the book has to be next on my list. Videos are amazing, but I really want to learn to read patterns too 🤓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! Yes, being able to read patterns and charts is a game changer. You’ll love all the amazing things you can make ☺️🧶💕🙌🏻

[@melxna.m]

thank you so much, i always avoided these but with you great explanation i'll tackle one now!🌹

[@angelabirkett9671]

Good evening Roz you really are an excellent teacher because seeing this tutorial and the way you Demonstrated it is amazing . Now I can experiment on both techniques making a square . Well done Roz 👏👌 thanks for sharing and have a great evening.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh really? I’m so glad,Angela, thank you ! . It’s hard to know as I’m doing it, if it’s making sense! 💕🧶

[@angelabirkett9671]

@@PlayHookywithMe oh yes Roz you always make sense. You should be instructing in a class room .

[@carolinagirl1766]

You give fantastic instructions, so clear. This is the first time I really understood using a chart. Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad it clicked 😀❤️

[@annab5733]

With so mang people learning how to crochet by watching videos, it's really nice to see you teaching this because many crocheters don't know how to follow a chart.👏 When I'm tired, I prefer a chart over a video or written instructions. 🖒🖒 🤔You know what would be great? If someone who KNOWS how to write down a crochet pattern using the correct phrasing and punctuation would make a video teaching: * FIRST how to READ a pattern, * SECOND how to WRITE a pattern by dissecting a well written pattern explaining why it is written the way it is.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That would be an excellent video!

[@taylor-mackenzie]

this is so helpful :) for someone whos been crocheting for years and still havent learned this till now

[@kyliegardner7071]

It's kylie from down under Australia again you helped me so much with your video last week with how to read a pattern and now you have gotten even better with the chart. You are just fantastic love your work and channel!!!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That really means a lot to me , thank you . I’m so glad the videos helped 😀🧶💕

[@susiegillilan6168]

What book are you referencing?? Great pictures!! Thanks for all your support and knowledge 🥰🧶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

They are all in the description box below the video 💖

[@debbieolagues5283]

This was a wonderful video! The way you explain and demonstrate what you are teaching really makes charts easy to understand and follow. I love charts. I learned to read them many years ago from some of my mom's old "Crochet Fantasy" magazines. They had written patterns but I am more of a visual learner so the charts really helped. Learning to follow a written pattern has been more challenging for me. Sometimes I translate it into long hand so that It makes more sense to me. Sometimes I will translate something I am working on into a chart. I am so glad that I understand both the written patterns and the graphs.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much , Debbie! I do the same thing with written charts regarding the longhand. It really makes a difference! 🧶💕

[@judydennis4381]

That was the clearest demonstration I’ve ever seen! Thank you😀

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Judy 🧶💕😀

[@KevinMontreal]

Thank you, thank, thank you! You have just put everything in place my head!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome, thank you for telling me! 😀🧶💕

[@katl6426]

Thank you, best explanation i've seen & it finally starts to make sense

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it helped ❤️

[@corneliatjandra4500]

This video was a godsend! Thank you so much for explaining this in such a clear and concise way. I've been in love with some Japanese and Russian patterns but could never make them because of my inability to read charts. Now with a little bit of practice, I should be able to tackle them!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! Good luck and if they happen to have anything written in their language , use the Google translate on your phone and choose the little camera option. I can’t recall if I mentioned that in the video but it helps a lot too. 💕

[@m1ss1ontomars]

Thank you for this video. I am a beginner crocheter and this definitely helps to clarify how to read patterns

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you found it useful! 🧶💕

[@loveyrogers3181]

Thank you...as Always Perfectly Explained...I. have stayed away from charts for years and rewriting long drawn out patterns fir myself and friends

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You’re a great friend writing them out! 🧶🧶💕

[@findingmyway3492]

You make this so easy to understand!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you think so 💕

[@DeborahConway-g9s]

Thank You Sooooo Much! You were VERY Helpful!!! You took it slow and easy enough for me to really UNDERSTAND everything ! Again I would like to thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

My pleasure, your words make me very happy. Thank you for sharing 😀💕

[@debib4596]

So very helpful!! Thank you! Your instructions are very clear and concise. The tips at the end were helpful as well. Thank you for this thoughtful tutorial. Thumbs way up😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you, thanks!

[@sharbear1968]

You are simply amazing! Thank you thank you thank you for this. I have caught on quick to crochet (6 months ago) and can work from a written pattern but they do not click right away. I kept looking at the charts and thought I’d about figured it out. This has been very helpful.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you found it useful. 😀❤️🧶 Hope you continue to love crocheting 🙌🏻

[@nekineki37]

Thanks so much for this. I've been meaning to learn but didn't know where to start. This video was super helpful

[@kmitchell9186]

This is a very good video, I will be coming back for a refresher many times. :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 🤗🧶

[@jean-jn3nq]

As always an incredibly clear and concise training. Respect this Creator so much. ♥️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So kind, thank you, Jean ❤️❤️❤️

[@velandra4]

Thank you for making this video! Helps so much!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! 👏🏻💕

[@WulfpakDrums]

fantastic vid!!! i completely understood charts charts in 12 minutes!

[@Rawand2110]

Thanks! This was an amazing and very helpful video 🤩👏👏👏 God bless you ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it was useful for you 😀🧶💕

[@gloriastevens9827]

Excellent! Fabulous Instructor! I have wanted to learn chart reading for awhile and you gave me the desire to finally start. After I watched this video, I continued watching all your instructional videos because of your style of presentation. From a Happy Subscriber 👏

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me, you have made my day! 😀💕🧶

[@fionastube2011]

Thank you x 100! This is EXACTLY the instruction I have wanted and needed. It helps so much. 🎉 🎉 🎉

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad! 😀💕👏🏻

[@quin923]

Thank you very much for the video, explained well & easy to understand.

[@oliviamiller3729]

Another great and very helpful video! Thanks Roz. You're the best!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Olivia 💕😘

[@annf3949]

Now I’m understanding charts

[@thefairyjam]

Thank you I can only crochet with tutorials so found this really helpful and I was looking for some books with written and visual patterns to get me started.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it helped 😀

[@u.synlig]

Reading quickly, I first understood your exclamation as, “Holy macrame!” - and I thought, “How clever a pun!” 😄😄 I share your enthusiasm, as it was the determination to read the exquisite crochet schematics of a Russian designer that sent me on a search for “how-to” videos, thusly to this video. 👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@u.synlig 😂😂😂👏🏻

[@u.synlig]

@@PlayHookywithMe Returning to this comment, I don’t even see the comment to which I originally responded. 😕 I must have inadvertently slipped down the page, before responding. (The comment read, “Holy mackerel!” - I found it above: @luciewager7359 😄)

[@marsy1480]

What a brilliant explanation! Thank you ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀🧶❤️

[@marsy1480]

@ I’ve been knitting for around 50 years and have always loved the look of crochet, but crochet patterns were like a foreign language to me and completely incomprehensible! No longer thanks to you! Bravo! ❤️❤️❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@ that makes me so happy , Marsy, thank you for telling me ❤️🧶

[@lifeofnikolai4761]

Thank you SO much - so helpful :)

[@LindaIrwin7328]

Another great video with wonderful information. You are such a great teacher. You explain everything in a way that even beginners can understand.Thank you so much. Can you share the pattern or designer of this motif? It's really beautiful. Have a blessed night. 😊❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you found it useful! The link for the book as well as the designers name (and Instagram) are in the description box below 👍🏻 💕

[@LindaIrwin7328]

Thank you so much. I can't see for looking. I'm sorry. Have a blessed day! 😊💖

[@sbw-fe2hq]

Thank you for this excellent video!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 😀🧶

[@maryprokott5028]

Wow! Great video!

[@Kitty-JuneOhSixJanTwentyFour]

How do you understand if you need to put your stitch right inside the chain below or right into the space under the chain? For example, in 11:35, if I was looking at the chart I could have think oh I need to put the sticthes inside the below chains, but from experience I do know we don't do that, we go under the chains. How do you differentiate if a specific pattern needs you to put some of the upper row stitches inside the chain, not under? Edit : Like a back loop single crochet for example, or a back loop treble? Etc. Thanks for the video by the way, was helpful.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

When it comes to going through a chain or around a chain space , I haven’t found an indication in chart keys. For that , yes, you’ll have to use your own discretion for that unless the chart is accompanied with a written pattern. At least that has been my experience so far. However, if you look up/ google a crochet symbol chart, you’ll see that there is a symbol for blo or flo . It’s an upper arc and lower arc shape . 💕

[@Nonichaaa]

Thank you so much! That was so helpful ♥️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! 😀💕

[@DonnaCouture]

Awesome video. Thanks for creating it. :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Donna 😀🧶💕

[@naomijensen9524]

very clear! thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I'm glad it helped! ❤️

[@myalabamahome1125]

Very helpful! You are a great teacher.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀🧶💕

[@judydennis4381]

Excellent explanation!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Judy! 😀💕

[@maheshikainduruwa7595]

You are such a good teacher!❤The very best! Could you recomend a name of a book similar to the one you are showing in this vedio?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes! It’s in the description box under the video 💕

[@maheshikainduruwa7595]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you so much💖

[@minini5571]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I’ll be saving this video to watch again!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful, so glad you found it useful 😀💕

[@SierrasStitchSanctuary]

Exactly what I have been needing for chart knowledge! Thank you so much for your beautifully explained video! It has helped me immensely. Cheers! -S.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad!! Thank you 😀🧶💕

[@clothes2heart]

this is such a helpful video, thank you so much!

[@shirleylitton8878]

Great video. Thank you!

[@oktKaya]

this really helped ty! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it helped!❤️

[@KittyClark4433]

Mystery solved !!! Thx!!

[@anitaabrahamsen9329]

Thank you ❤

[@katievioletthedivadog8662]

Will you be doing a tutorial on how to crochet this square?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I would love to but I first need to see if I can get permission from the publisher to do so 🤗

[@katievioletthedivadog8662]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you!

[@susanvasquez3625]

If it is just a chart, without an accompanying written pattern, and a stitch from the 4th row is above a chain stitch from the 3rd row, how do you know if it should be in the chain STITCH or into the chain SPACE? Particularly when there are multiple chains in a row, sometimes a pattern wants the next row stitch placed into a specific chain, and sometimes it just wants it in that space.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, that’s definitely an issue and I’ve looked it up before to find out why that is and what to do about it. In short , it’s only through written instructions that you’ll get that extra info otherwise you’ll need to rely on your experience. Personally , I would try both ways to see what looks best and then just go from there. If it doesn’t accompany a written pattern, that’s really all you can do.

[@purpdlerose]

What to do if u r left handed? I assume would read pattern from left to right instead? Great video

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I shared that in the extra tips section at the end. Yes, you’ll need to “mirror” the pattern , as in , flip the image and read from left to right 💕

[@Hanan257]

Thanks a lot ❤❤❤

[@Lia57770]

Thank you so much for this amazing video!!! if u dont mind can i know the names of the books used in this video? oh and Biscuit and Loki are amazing at being your helper 😆❤️ thank u again for this!!!!

[@Lia57770]

oh my bad they all are in your description! hehe sorry😆

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Ally! ❤️ glad you found the books 🙌🏻🤣

[@desdub]

OMG 🤩 Thank you so much! I owe you, seriously. Where can I donate? Sending love 💕💜🫶🏽.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh that’s so sweet , so glad it helped! 😀💕 your thanks is enough 💕

[@desdub]

@@PlayHookywithMe I really appreciate you 💜💕

[@shimohanifa7535]

Mam, from where I will borrow this wonderful book?I'm from Bangladesh...

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Link to book is in description box under the video. You can order through Amazon 💕

[@Pravalikkaa]

What is the book you are referring to in the beginning?😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Check the description box - you’ll find it there 💕

[@kelceyfirth]

if you're left handed does it change how you read these patterns? do you have to do it in the opposite direction?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, you will have to do it in the opposite direction. At the end of the video (in extra tips), I recommend taking a photo of it and “mirroring “ it with your phone - meaning , flip the photograph. 💕

[@Marrs0202]

My long haired black cat’s name is Loki 🥰

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wow , that’s fabulous 😻 ❤️

[@noelinegunawardena1258]

🎉🎉🎉great

[@maryhurts7051]

How can I get that book of samples and patterns ?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

The link to the book is in the description box below the video 👍🏻

[@AnnaG888]

What book is that please? ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Details and link are in the description box 💕

[@seemaagarwal3992]

वहुत सुंदर जानकारी 🙏😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀💕

[@cookingcrochetcraze6708]

❤

[@paulinenelson6634]

Hi how are you I am leaning so much from you and I want to buy a pattern from you the one you have on the African flower can you sent me a Link also can you happy me with color I am having Problem with Choose in color can you do a Series of video on that thank you miss Roslyn

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 💕 I do not have a written pattern for this square. I’m sorry 😞

[@mohananehru5612]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sherylshepherd1138]

Can you just keep going with this granny to make a giant one 1:46

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You could, yes

[@chunnalie]

I'm left handed and I'm so confused 😭

[@PujaBiswas-bp5kc]

Me too 🥲

[@_nix04]

Take a photo of the chart you'd like to use then flip it in the settings to get a left-handed version❤

[@zainabmustafaalameen1589]

Do you have instagram? I want to send you a granny square and i hope you do it here because i could'nt find it in english, please🥺

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, I have an instagram @playhookywithme

[@zainabmustafaalameen1589]

@@PlayHookywithMe thanks🥰