Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
How to Read a Pattern
A course by Emma Friedlander-Collins , Crochet and Upcycling Expert
Joined November 2019
Joined November 2019
About the video: How to Read a Pattern
Overview
“In this lesson, we will learn how to read written crochet patterns and understand the symbols on crochet charts.”
In this video lesson Emma Friedlander-Collins addresses the topic: How to Read a Pattern, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners. Transform your wardrobe using basic crochet techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now for this lesson, we're going to split it into two parts. It's all about how to read a pattern. but the first part is going to be how to read a written pattern and then the second part is going to be how to read a crochet chart which uses symbols instead of writing. You will come to this and find a way you prefer to read them. I really love a chart, whereas some people really like to read the patterns. So what I'm going to do is explain what the abbreviations mean, and then we're going to read a couple of lines of a pattern so that you can see how it translates. So the first abbreviation...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Upcycling
Emma Friedlander-Collins
A course by Emma Friedlander-Collins
Emma Friedlander Collins, better known as Steel and Stitch, has been creating with the use of materials that surround her ever since she can remember, and is now a reference in the world of upcycling and crochet. Self-taught in the art of crochet through online tutorials, Emma understands how powerful learning a creative skill can be, and has crafted an entire career through creating patterns, books, and tutorials to enhance the world of those who want to learn her colorful art.
Her mission is to inspire people in getting more involved in crafts and upcycling, to help tackle the environmental issues we face today. Emma teaches Visual Promotion for students in Fashion Communication in Brighton and creates content related to her craft for various online platforms including LoveCrafts on YouTube, her own Instagram account @steelandstitch that has over 30k followers, among others. She has featured in publications from The Guardian in LoveCrochet, contributed to magazines such as Mollie Makes and Simply Crochet, and wrote several books to teach her patterns and techniques.
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