Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, Charts, and Graphs Expand Your Crochet Skills by Learning the Basics of Patterns With clear instructions and helpful illustrations Dorothy guides you from step one to learning how to use patterns to create beautiful works of art. When you learn how to read patterns you will open up an entire new world of possibilities for the craft of crochet. In her new book, Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, Charts, and Graphs; Expand Your Crochet Skills by Learning the Basics of Patterns, Dorothy Wilks teaches you how to read crochet patterns. With her many years of experience and expertise in the art of crochet Dorothy guides you through learning to read written crochet patterns, crochet charts, and crochet graphs. In this definitive book you will learn: Structure of a written pattern Written pattern abbreviations How to read a written pattern Structure of crochet charts and graphs Crochet chart symbols How to read and crochet charts and graphs Working with flat crochet and in the round How to translate a pattern into a finished work of crochet This book is geared for crocheters of all skill levels from very beginners to more advanced artists. If you're just starting out and want to use patterns to expand your skills, or if you've been crocheting for a while but just never could get the hang of reading and understanding patterns, then this book is for you. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for your crochet library."