Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this lesson, we’re diving into the world of crochet charts and making them feel simple, clear, and totally doable—even if you’ve never read one before.
You’ll learn how to both read and write the symbols for Treble Crochet (tr) and Double Treble Crochet (dtr), breaking down what each part of the symbol means so you can recognise them instantly in any pattern.
We’ll also walk through one of the most confusing parts for beginners—why crochet charts often use two colours. By the end of the lesson, you’ll understand how colour is used to guide your eye, separate rows, and make complex stitch patterns much easier to follow.
Finally, we’ll unpack how rows are numbered, how to tell which direction to read them, and why charts are designed this way so you can confidently move from written patterns to charts without second-guessing yourself.
If crochet charts have ever felt intimidating, this lesson will change that. By the end, you’ll be able to look at a chart and actually understand what it’s telling you—no guesswork required.
🧶 Perfect for beginners ready to level up
🧶 Ideal for visual learners
🧶 A must-know skill for reading modern crochet patterns
Let’s make crochet charts click.
Enjoying the pattern and tutorials? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
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In this lesson, we’re diving into the world of crochet charts and making them feel simple, clear, and totally doable—even if you’ve never read one before.
You’ll learn how to both read and write the symbols for Treble Crochet (tr) and Double Treble Crochet (dtr), breaking down what each part of the symbol means so you can recognise them instantly in any pattern.
We’ll also walk through one of the most confusing parts for beginners—why crochet charts often use two colours. By the end of the lesson, you’ll understand how colour is used to guide your eye, separate rows, and make complex stitch patterns much easier to follow.
Finally, we’ll unpack how rows are numbered, how to tell which direction to read them, and why charts are designed this way so you can confidently move from written patterns to charts without second-guessing yourself.
If crochet charts have ever felt intimidating, this lesson will change that. By the end, you’ll be able to look at a chart and actually understand what it’s telling you—no guesswork required.
🧶 Perfect for beginners ready to level up
🧶 Ideal for visual learners
🧶 A must-know skill for reading modern crochet patterns
Let’s make crochet charts click.
Enjoying the pattern and tutorials? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/samsyarnbasket
PayPal: paypal.me/SamsYarnBasket
