Pattern Reading & Design

Scaling an existing crochet pattern up in size, covering gauge math, yarn recalculation, and shaping adjustments in full.

A full walkthrough of crochet pattern structure, standard notation, and a worked example pulled from a real instruction line.

How latch hook rug-making relates to crochet, and the key tool and technique differences that clearly separate the two.

A structured overview of crochet styles by chart type and technique, useful for identifying exactly which chart you’re reading.

Tunisian crochet’s double-ended hook, how it holds multiple loops at once, and the distinct woven-look fabric it produces.

The J hook’s exact millimeter size, one full step up from the I hook, and the most common choice for bulky weight yarn.

How loom knitting and crochet finishing combine, using just a hook to join or add a neat edge to loom-knit pieces.

What to look for specifically in a pixel grid tool built for planning a C2C graphghan design from a completely blank canvas.

A beginner-focused introduction to C2C crochet, covering exactly what it is before diving into the full step-by-step technique.

The I hook’s exact millimeter size, and exactly where it lands on the full standard crochet hook size scale, letter by letter.

When to reach for an I hook instead of the more common H, based on the exact gauge and drape a project actually needs.

Designing an original crochet pattern from an idea sketch all the way through to a tested, ready-to-share written draft.