Compare crochet pattern writings in the early 1900’s to just a few years ago and you will find writing styles of the “Designers/Publishers” in constant change, completely arbitrary.

In the last few years especially with the onset of the Internet – many designers/crocheters like you/crochet organizations/publishers are pushing for “standards” and not just in Crochet, but Knitting too. The Craft Yarn Council is an organization that is quickly pulling all this together (World-wide) and for those of us who are most affected are glad to see it!

Having a standard means less confusion and patterns sitting around because we can’t figure out the directions! So, I use the standards for crochet as they are being defined and published by the Craft Yarn Council. Find out more about them – follow link to their webpage <click here>.

You will find topics for Crochet and Knitting as well that covers;

Industry Standards

• Introduction
• Crochet Abbreviations
• Crochet Chart Symbols
• Crochet Patterns – How to Read
• Knitting Abbreviations
• Knit Chart Symbols
• Knitting – How to Read Pattern
• Wraps Per Inch (WPI)
• Project Levels
• Standard Body Measurements/Sizing 
  • Baby Size Chart
  • Child/Youth Size Charts
  • Woman Size Charts
  • Man Size Chart
  • Head Circumference Chart
  • Foot Size Chart
  • Hand Size Charts
• Standard Yarn Weight System
• Sistema de Peso Estandar para Estambre
• Système Standard de Grosseur
• Schematics
• Hooks & Needles
• Steel Hooks & Crochet Threads
• Downloadable Skill and Yarn Weight Symbols
• Yarn Label Information
• Care Symbols
• Downloadable Guidelines PDF

All my patterns are written using US Crochet Standard language and abbreviations and includes all objects as charts and pics, stitches used and special stitch definitions, material list, finishing instructions and more as needed. 

*Where noted, I consult a professional editor who checks my patterns for proper pattern language and abbreviations used.