Working from charts ?

[LexiPowell]

I have never worked from a chart before (other than to cross stitch). I understand that each symbol represents a different color, and that each square is a stitch...but other than that, I am lost. Can any explain how to work from a chart in crochet (just reg. crochet, not filet)? I would really appreciate any help!

[gothplague]

hey there....

charts can be a nightmare sometimes

here is a link to a page that could be of some help to you.

http://grannys-garret.com/symbol_crochet/symbol_crochet.html#explain

it shows clear instructions and pics....

[Empress Busy Bee]

On the off chance you were't talking about doilys and those kind of charts but was talking about graphs here's what little I know.

 

You crochet it back and forth just like normal.

Each graph row is a crochet row.

One row is read left to right, second row is read right to left, and so on.

You color change at the markings keeping yarn at the back of your work.

If you're using more than two or three colors, it's best to put them on bobbins.

 

For me, I like to count the rows, write them out and read from that. It's easier for me. It would like something like this:

5 white, 5 red, 3 black

Others prefer working off the chart. It's all what you're comfortable with.

 

I'm sure some one else will be along to add to this.

That is if this is what you were talking about. LOL

[Tampa Doll]

I have crocheted from cross stitch charts to make afghans.

 

 

You crochet it back and forth just like normal.

Each graph row is a crochet row.

One row is read left to right, second row is read right to left, and so on.

You color change at the markings keeping yarn at the back of your work.

If you're using more than two or three colors, it's best to put them on bobbins.

 

Up to this point, I agree with Empress Busy Bee. As you change colors, you will crochet over the one you are dropping at least 2 stitches and no more than 6. This way you yarn is anchored and you are ready to pick it up in the next row. You also do not have to weave in ends.

 

One other thing, each block going across is a stitch.

 

I make an extra copy of the graph, that way I can mark off what I have finished, and I will know what row I am on.

 

Feel free to contact me if I can help you more.

 

The most important thing is to relax and do what you are most comfortable with.

[LexiPowell]

"each block across is a stitch" Is this a single crochet stitch?

 

This is the graph I'd like to try:

http://shonasplace.greycastle.net/Crochet/MyPatterns/Graphs/Horse04a.gif

 

Is each TINY block a stitch, or each BIG block a stitch?

[Empress Busy Bee]

Yup each tiny block is a stitch. The big block on that chart has ten stitches in it. Not a bad picture to start with. Simple and few colors.

You can do it. It looks far more daunting than it really is.

[LexiPowell]

I'm going to give it a go today! Wish me luck!

 

Thanks to everyone for all your help! I appreciate it sooo much!