How to Read Patterns

A FREE online workshop for beginner knitters & crocheters

Join me for this FREE workshop where I'll walk you through how to read patterns.

 

We'll cover:

  • The different sections of a pattern and how to use the information provided
  • The different choices you need to make before you start stitching (materials, sizes etc)
  • How stitch instructions are written + different styles
  • Real pattern example walkthroughs for both knitting & crochet

 

 

November 15th, 9AM EST

 

Can't make it live? A replay will be available for anyone who registers.

LET'S GET REAL:

You’ve been wanting to follow patterns, but whenever you sit down to make it happen, you’re immediately overwhelmed.

 

  • You have no idea how to even get started: ​Do you start at Row 1? How do you select your materials? Should you read through the entire pattern first?


  • You're confused not knowing how to decipher all the symbols -- What does (, ], * mean?


  • You're frustrated by all the abbreviations you can't make sense of.


  • You're lost not knowing what half of the pattern information even means: Gauge? Blocking? What language is this??

Ugh, it's overwhelming even thinking about it!

 

NOW I WANT YOU TO TAKE A MINUTE AND IMAGINE...

  • Going out proudly wearing your handmade cardigan (that actually fits and looks store-bought)

  • Making everyone in your family nthe perfect personal handmade o idea how to even get started: ​Do you start at Row 1? How do you select your materials? Should you read through the entire pattern first?
  • Spending all your crafting time actually stitching. (relaxed knowing what you're doing, what information your need ad where to find it)

  • Being able to taccept making your daughter the sweater pattern she's been dreaming off. (and she'll actually wear it non-stop)

All without the endless headaches and tangled yarn messes of trying to understand what you're supposed to do next.

Sounds like something you could get on board with?

GET YOUR FREE TICKET

"I enjoyed the workshop yesterday - it really gave me confidence and I am excited to tackle my first "big girl" pattern very soon" - Eva

 

"Excellent presentation!! 👍 Very thorough. Thank you" - Tamra

MEET YOUR HOST

Have we not formally met?

If not, let's do something about it!

Hey! I'm Hortense

Mom, avid baker and lover of all things yarn

(he, I even have a pattern Etsy shop with over 8000 sales ;))

I'm betting we have a thing or two in common.

 

A few years ago, bored making the one blanket I knew on repeat, I taught myself to read patterns. 

 

I spent a gazillion hours looking for patterns matching what I wanted and the yarn I had on hand only to get stuck halfway not understanding any of the crazy abbreviations and symbols. 

 

With time and practice, I slowly got better at understanding the directions but I still ended up with dozens of half-finished projects hidden in the back of my closet.

But then I started to look at all the information in the pattern, made a plan before starting a new project and stopped stitching blindly.

 

That's when things finally changed.

 

Fast forward to today and I'm designing my own patterns.

 

I created this workshop because I want to help new crocheters & knitters dive into the world of patterns without the stress, headache and tangled yarn messes I had to go through. 

...and I can't wait to show you how it's done!

GET YOUR FREE TICKET

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

When is the workshop?

The online How to Read Patterns workshop takes place Wednesday November 15th at 9am EST.

 

I'd love to have you join live so you can ask all your questions but if you can't make it live, a replay will be available. However, you have to signup above to get access to the replay.

What if I can't make it live?

I'd love to have you join live so you can ask all your questions but if you can't make it live, a replay will be emailed to all participants. However, you have to signup above to get access to the replay.

 

The replay will only be available until November 24th.

I just started crochet/knitting last week, is this for me?

Yes! The workshop is designed for new crocheters & knitters who already know a few stitches and are ready to dive into the universe of patterns.

I've been working with patterns for years, is this for me?

The workshop is designed with new(er) crafters in mind. However, you can always learn something new! Everybody is welcome :).

I still have questions!

If you still have questions, just send me an email at hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com and I'll get back to you asap!

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