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Types of Stitches
Types of Stitches
Whether you're watching a video or reading a pattern, you will need to understand what types of stitches are being used.
The image is linked to a video of basic stitches.
Patterns can be written with US terms or UK terms. Most patterns use US terms. Click here to discover the differences!
Basic Stitches (US Terms)
Basic Stitches (US Terms)
Click the image to learn more about each stitch!
Amigurumi Stitches (US)
Amigurumi Stitches (US)
Amigurumi is a Japanese art form that involves creating small, stuffed creatures using yarn. It specifically refers to stuffed animals and plants, and other toys.
Reading Crochet Patterns
Reading Crochet Patterns
Quinn the Mushroom Pattern
Quinn the Mushroom Pattern
Let's learn by reading this pattern.
If you'd like to see the full pattern, you can click here.
The pattern is written Row - Stitches - # of Stitches. Rows can also be called Rounds if you are working in a magic circle. This pattern could be written as:
Row 1 Magic circle with 6 stitches total # of 6 stitches
Row 2 Crochet 1 single crochet, then increase in the next stitch. total # of 9 stitches
Repeat 3 times.
Row 3-5 Crochet one single crochet in each stitch, all around the row. total # of 9 stitches
Row 6 Crochet 1 single crochet, then decrease in the next stitch. total # of 9 stitches
Repeat 3 times.
Row 7 Crochet one single crochet in each stitch, all around the row. total # of 6 stitches
For more information, you can go here: https://www.allaboutami.com/howtoreadamigurumipatterns/
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