More and more crochet patterns are using international crochet symbols. With symbol crochet, you can see what your stitch pattern is supposed to look like and see the relationship of stitches to one another. Many crocheters find this way of presenting patterns easier to follow than written-out instructions, allowing them to avoid mistakes before they happen! Learn the fundamentals of symbol crochet and see how this universal crochet "language" makes it easy to read patterns from any country. We'll also talk about ways to create your own crochet diagrams.

Technique Requirements: beginner crochet, students should be completely familiar with the basic crochet stitches: ch, sc, hdc and dc

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Smooth, light-colored DK- or worsted-weight yarn, hook(s) in appropriate size for yarn, scissors.