HELP ME! I can't read patterns!

[renik20]

Hi there,

I'm new here, and joined because I need help! I'm having problems reading patterns...

when my instructions say:
"ch 160
dc in third ch from hook, ch 3, sc around the post from front of beg ch-3 lp, *cd in each of the next 2 ch - 2-dc grp made; ch 3, sc around post from front of first dc of 2 dc-grp just made: rep from * across, ch 2, turn."

What does that mean?
I understand up to the part about sc around the post...
I've checked online, and as far as I can tell, once I dc in third stitch, I technically have two little "posts" right? Now, does this mean that I sc around the first post, or around both posts in the dc "group"?<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/banghead.gif" />
Please help explain? Thanks in advance,
Renik

[rebeccav]

got me!! this one sounds like it's for donna or tiff
they are much better at this than i:fluffy

[Donna]

Hi, renik20! Welcome to Crochetville! :welcome

I understand up to the part about sc around the post... I've checked online, and as far as I can tell, once I dc in third stitch, I technically have two little "posts" right? Yes, that's correct.

Now, does this mean that I sc around the first post, or around both posts in the dc "group"? Sc only around the first post, not both posts in the dc group.

Let us know if you need more help! :fluffy

[Jhanamo]

Hi, I'm new to crocheting but learning how to read the patterns and for the most part I understand how to read them. Now that doesn't mean it ACTUALLY comes out the way it's supposed to be..LOL! Anyway, what does CD mean?

[magiccrochetfan]

Hi, I'm new to crocheting but learning how to read the patterns and for the most part I understand how to read them. Now that doesn't mean it ACTUALLY comes out the way it's supposed to be..LOL! Anyway, what does CD mean?

I haven't seen the abbreviation CD before :think Could you quote a sentence of the pattern, or let us know what pattern it is? Be sure to look at the beginning of the pattern (or beginning or end of book if it is in a book) for "special stitches" "abbreviations" or other info.

in the Library section here, there is a Reference thread with a list of abbreviations. it does not include CD but it's very handy to refer to.

the yarn standards council also has a list of abbreviations and symbols such as asterisks http://www.yarnstandards.com/crochet.html Aha, looking at that made me realize that CD could be "color D" if you are working with 4 colors---color A, Color B, Color C, Color D.....

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I think they meant to put DC (decrease)

[Granny Square]

Or DC double crochet?

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Oh yes duh me :lol

[jleinhauser]

For those of you just learning to read patterns, you might want to visit:

www.yarnstandards.com/tip_crochet.html


Jean Leinhauser

[texasredhead]

I have the same problem too sometimes. I find that some directions are more suited for beginners and explain the stitch more. Sounds like you have a pattern that is more advanced. Just hang in there, it will all make sense as you keep doing it. Good luck!! :hook

[Jhanamo]

Hi there,

I'm new here, and joined because I need help! I'm having problems reading patterns...

when my instructions say:
"ch 160
dc in third ch from hook, ch 3, sc around the post from front of beg ch-3 lp, *cd in each of the next 2 ch - 2-dc grp made; ch 3, sc around post from front of first dc of 2 dc-grp just made: rep from * across, ch 2, turn."

What does that mean?
I understand up to the part about sc around the post...
I've checked online, and as far as I can tell, once I dc in third stitch, I technically have two little "posts" right? Now, does this mean that I sc around the first post, or around both posts in the dc "group"?<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/banghead.gif" />
Please help explain? Thanks in advance,
Renik

In the beginning of the instructions above it reads, "*cd in each of the next 2 ch... I know that * means to be repeated but I never saw "cd" before.

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Is that the only place in the pattern that reads cd ? If so it's got to be a typo honestly I'm sure it's a typo & it should read Dc (double crochet) This is exactly why I have people test my patterns, typos :lol

[moggy]

*cd in each of the next 2 ch - 2-dc grp made;

The fact it says '2-dc grp made' after the 'cd in each of the next 2 ch' suggests to me that it is a typo and should read dc :think

[Jhanamo]

Hey Girls! I think it means "Color D" like someone suggested. I'm reading a pattern now that someone else needs help on and the pattern at one point reads "CB" meaning "Color B". So perhaps it's not a typo?? Hmmmm....

[magiccrochetfan]

in this case it's a typo. it says "cd in each of the next 2 ch - 2-dc grp made". where it says 2 dc grp made, it refers to what is before the dash, which would be the 2 dc. I think when the OP typed it, she just made a typo. heaven knows my typing and proofreading result in similar things sometimes:)

[Jhanamo]

OHHHH! I didn't realize the - meant the result what was said before that. In other words the - is the same as an = .... now I get it! Thanks!

[Jhanamo]

in this case it's a typo. it says "cd in each of the next 2 ch - 2-dc grp made". where it says 2 dc grp made, it refers to what is before the dash, which would be the 2 dc. I think when the OP typed it, she just made a typo. heaven knows my typing and proofreading result in similar things sometimes:)

P.S. What is a OP? May sounds stupid :( but if I don't ask I'll never know...LOL. :lol

[magiccrochetfan]

OP is original poster, the person who started the thread.

[Jhanamo]

AHHHH! Thank! :)