

I always count how many stitches I’ve completed to double-check my work compared to the pattern to ensure I haven’t skipped a stitch or accidentally done one too many. The number in brackets at the end shows you how many stitches you should have completed during that round. The “R” could also stand for “Row” (when working in rows, you usually turn your work at the end of each row and work back across the top of the previous row for a square or rectangle). The “R” stands for “Round” because we are crocheting in the round in a continuous spiral (could also be denoted by “Rnd”). Translation: Work six single crochets in a magic ring. Teddy Ornaments) and explain what the instructions mean, round by round. Next, I will go through one of my patterns (e.g. Here is a chart showing common abbreviations that you will find in some of my crochet patterns (see more extensive list here):
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Please reference my “ Amigurumi for Beginners” blog post to see videos on how to do the basic stitches as well as materials you will need to make your own amigurumi.

I want to make the learning process as easy as possible so everyone can make their own stuffies! Trying to interpret patterns can seem like trying to understand a foreign language with all the symbols and abbreviations! And so, I thought I would take the time to explicitly and clearly describe how to read amigurumi crochet patterns as I find it very exciting that people are getting inspired to learn how to crochet after seeing my amigurumi. I always assumed it was straight forward enough, but I often forget what it was like when I first started crocheting.

I have been receiving some e-mails recently from people asking how to read amigurumi patterns.
