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mephestopheles · 10 months ago

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Hey crocheters, specifically newer pattern makers, but this goes for everyone. When creating a pattern, especially for the written portion, it is in your best interest to look up the terminology and shorthand used in most patterns. I understand that terminology is different in places (see UK vs US). However if you have to start your pattern off when an abbreviation list that looks absolutely like you just grabbed the alphabet and threw it at the screen, you will hear my screaming and cursing your name no matter where you live.

#i will find you and put walnuts in your shoes #and snip every third seam on all of your clothes #crochet #pattern writing #why does A mean decrease in this pattern #when DEC has been the accepted shorthand since the 50s #also its SC for single chain #and DC for double chain #and HDC for half doube crochet #NOT X #NOT F #NOT T #also also treble crochet exists in both Uk and US and mean two different things and T can probably be used as shorthand for a treble crochet #which means if someone sees T they will get the wrong impression #also W for three crochet in a single stitch?#either chart the fucking pattern or use the correct terminology #signed a very frustrated crocheter #I'm still trying to learn the differences between knitting terms ans crochet terms #i do not need a fucking rosetta stone for your made up bullshit #yes this not a problem #yes im still angry about it #eleven crochet patterns in one #and every single fucking one is like this #if this wss about saving space maybe i could understand #but it doesnt even save space each section is separated and each pattern uses this fucked up short hand #excuse me while I go FIX IT

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