Oh Boy! I am so pleased to have made some progress on learning to read crochet diagrams! This was something I planned on doing last year, but never really got down to it.
I had been quite lost on what I wanted to take on as a new WIP now that my major projects are done with. Only Sophie remains and although she has been begging me to please, please take her out of her worn-out bag, complete her and make her shine, I just couldn’t do it.
I wanted to begin something new and I just did not know what to start with. Should I do small, cute and quick projects or large, time-consuming ones?? What a tough choice!
I finally decided on small, cute things and I came across a heart pattern on Pinterest by Anabelia. I loved ALL of her creations (a lot of them paid patterns) and just looking at them makes me happy! Really bright and cheerful.
She had a free diagram for her Crochet Heart pattern that I was determined to read and follow. And I did!
So its official now – I CAN READ CHARTS! Well.. the simple ones, at least.
Here’s how mine turned out (of course, its not as perfect as hers, but hey, I’m a first time crochet-diagram reader and they don’t look so bad, I think. The tassels are just something I included to make it a little quirky) –
And its also the first time I’ve made them tassels. I think I need to practice some more. My 11 yr old has already put a claim to them and wants to give them to her best pals. She’s decided they’ll hook them on their bags as charms. In that case, I’ll need to pay a visit to the local craft stores to get the necessary hooks. Hoping they’re easy enough to find.
This has really been a boost of confidence and now that I’ve managed one chart, I think I shall take on the challenge of figuring out more. I like to think of it as an exercise for the mind.
Will be back with an update on further chart-reading and what I’ve made of them 🙂
Emma said:
They look really lovely and they will be beautiful as charms 🙂
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Bessie V said:
Thank you, Emma! Just need to get the hooks sorted out 🙂
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lucyannluna said:
Very pretty
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Bessie V said:
Thank you! 🙂
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MrsCraft said:
Well done! They are really cute little charms 😊
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Bessie V said:
Thank you so much! I’ve still got the hooks left to buy to make them proper charms. Right now they’re just like little pin-cushions 🙂
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Yolanda Chavez said:
Your hearts are very beautiful. 💗I buy my clasps on eBay or amazon. You get a bunch for a good price.
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Bessie V said:
Thank you Yolanda! Unfortunately, shipping costs are quite high to Kuwait when I shop online 🙂 I’m pretty certain these things are available here. I just need to find the time to hunt them down! Hopefully this weekend..
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Isn't She Crafty said:
These are great, the tassels are a lovely finishing touch. I wouldn’t have a clue where to start reading crochet charts x
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Bessie V said:
I’ve just begun reading charts but only the simple ones. I must say its quite a time-consuming affair!
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Anna said:
I tried making the virus shawl using the chart. I then turned to YouTube videos and tried to read the chart as I went. I still struggled. 😦 I need more practice I think.
Ps. My Sophie is still gathering dust. I am about to start part 5 but keep starting new projects.
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