![]() Here is my reading of the simple motif shown above: Thus, it is really up to the crocheter to interpret the Duplet patterns in accordance with experience and some basic symbol crochet reading directions such as: start in the centre for crochet in the round and start at the bottom right going left and right in the upward direction for crochet in rows. ![]() This can be confusing for many crocheters including those accustomed to Japanese symbol patterns where start and finish and all rows and rounds are marked and numbered. ![]() Since this motif is crocheted in the round, we start reading the pattern from the centre of the motif although this is not particularly indicated in the pattern.ĭuplet patterns have rows and rounds that are generally unnumbered, and the start and ends of rows and rounds are likewise often unmarked. Refer to the Duplet crochet symbol chart in reading this pattern. Here is the symbol chart for a simple motif found in Duplet Special Swimsuit Issue 3. Such techniques may include methods of joining, methods of shaping whether increase or decrease, and methods of achieving correct sizes on multiples of stitches. In such cases, there may be a basic set of techniques needed to bring the ingredients together into a successful finished object. This is especially true of symbol charts that look as if they are “incomplete,” but are actually rather like the raw ingredients of a recipe book. I think the key to understanding crochet symbols across a wide range of applications, is practice: to keep on reading and using crochet symbols in their usage in various publications in Russian, Japanese, Chinese or English or other.Ĭrochet symbol pattern charts, I believe, may also be interpreted in more than one way. Those who are new to crochet symbols and perhaps even those who are used to reading only a specific locale of crochet symbols, for example those employed in Japanese crochet books and magazines, usually find the shift from one handwriting to another (so to speak) as difficult and confusing. Thanks to Irene of, we now have available as reference the crochet symbols used in the Russian language crochet magazines.Īlthough these crochet symbols are “international symbols”, there are some variations in the symbols, pretty much “like the difference between the handwriting of different people” as Irene explained. There are several Russian language resources with particular focus on crochet, knitting and the other needle arts, for example this Dictionary.Ī good grasp of crochet symbols is likewise crucial, particularly if one is not fluent in Russian language. In order to fully use the Duplet magazines, it is best to have some knowledge of the Russian language. The symbols and illustrations are also accompanied by explanations in the Russian language. Note: See Irene’s updated chart of Russian crochet symbols with English translation at her website.Īt the end of the black and white pages of every Duplet Crochet Magazine is a crochet symbol guide with illustrated how-to’s of the various crochet stitches.
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