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Tons of Tips
Please Be Aware: Actual brands/companies suggested under Materials may no longer exist! Look at
the clues given to help you find a modern material. An example may be, if pattern calls for “bone rings”
then since “bone” is illegal today - you would choose “acrylic rings”. Enjoy being a part of all the
wonderful crocheting ladies who paved the way for us ladies today! They worked hard and always
looked beautiful doing it!
No matter where in the world you are located, if you are “concerned” about making a “conversion” then
the quickest easiest tip I could give you is this:
1. Use a US pattern with the US Version of How to Crochet or How to Knit

2. Same goes with UK/International patterns, use a UK/International pattern with the UK Version of How to
Crochet or How to Knit
3. In this way, you can easily look at the pictures and read directions of how to do each stitch as needed.
4. Most importantly, RELAX and ENJOY! smiles
Crochet Hooks
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US Metric UK
B/1 2mm 14
C/2 2.5mm 12
D/3 3mm 10
E/4 3.5mm 9
F/5 4mm 8
G/6 4.5mm 7
H/8 5mm 6
I/9 5.5mm 5
J/10 6mm 4
K/10.5 7mm 2
Universal Stitches
alt = alternate patt = pattern
ch = chain rep = repeat
beg = beginning sp = space
dec = decrease ss = slip stitch
gr = group st = stitches
inc = increase tog = together
ins = inches yo = yarn over
Note about “Universal Stitches”, they are vast! Too many to list. The main thing to understand is that each and
every pattern is like a salad…what do I mean by that? Every single household in the world has their own way to
make “salad”! So every single pattern may have stitches “terms” that are created by that person who wrote that
particular pattern…so what do you do?....they should have a “key of abbreviations” that are listed with that
particular pattern…so the best thing to do is to follow THAT KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS! Basically, the best thing to
understand is that when dealing with ANY pattern…you are a “detective”…so now you throw into the
mix…Vintage Patterns, Antique Patterns, patterns from other countries!....DO NOT WORRY! I GIVE YOU PLENTY
OF TIPS AND “CLUES” TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT! And, soon you will have your lovely design! ;)
IMPORTANT…Be sure to buy at one time sufficient material of the same “dye lot” to complete the article
you wish to make, as it is impossible to avoid slight variations in shade in different dye lots.
If your project has more than 1 size listed, circle sts and measurements in size you plan to make. This will facilitate
reading directions!
LAUNDERING … Launder crocheted piece in warm water (light tepid) OR cold if instructed, using a
good neutral soap or soap flakes. Do not use bleaching solutions! Allow to dry thoroughly.
TO LAUNDER COTTON ARTICLES ... Before laundering, record all important measurements. Launder
article in warm water, using a good neutral soap or soap flakes. Do not use bleaching solutions! Allow to
dry thoroughly on a flat surface. Then block article, following Blocking Directions.
BLOCKING DIRECTIONS ... Using rust-proof pins, pin individual pieces right-side-down on Turkish
towels. Press with a hot iron through a damp cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins carefully.
Yarn Comparison Chart

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This is just an example of some yarn differences that you may find helpful!
Crochet
Yarn Ball
Yarn Country Brand Blend Length Tension Hook
Weight Weight
Size
Red Heart 100% Medium 4 12 dc, 5.50
USA Super Saver 333m 198g
Acrylic (worsted) 15 rows to 10 cm mm
(no-dye-lot solids)
Stylecraft 100% 22 stitches, 4.00

UK DK (8 ply) 295m 100g
Special DK Acrylic 30 rows to 10 cm mm
Panda 100% 22 stitches, 4.00
Australia 8 ply 310m 100g
Magnum Acrylic 30 rows to 10 cm mm
To create a garment GAUGE IS IMPORTANT so crochet or knit a TEST PIECE first to check you
tension!
(more about this below)
If gauge is just right = keep same hook
If gauge is too tight = try bigger hook size…till get gauge needed
If gauge is too loose = try smaller hook size…till get gauge needed

 21st Century is so much easier! 
Just use a copier! Wink and smiles!

GAUGE … Before starting your article, make a small sample of the stitch. If your working tension is too
tight or too loose, use a finer or coarser hook, to obtain the correct gauge.
Materials AND Gauge … Materials are suggestions but you can decide on any materials you desire! If
there is a gauge, then make sure your materials give you the intended gauge! ;) For an example of
where gauge may not be so important is for a potholder, a shawl, etc.

UK INFORMATION

Knitting – Version for England, Australia, New Zealand, etc.

Knot Stitch - USA Version

Hi fellow vintage lovers!
One new to crocheting had some questions so I want to give you this tip of an example
to make your life easier. First of all, let me tell you that the original of this
pattern is scrunched into a very small format, therefore, that is why I painstakingly
re-typed this and took days to proofread it for your ease! I am the only one that
has taken the time to do this so you definitely made the right choice to buy from me
but also I have the lowest price!!!
Back in the 70s many crocheted and it was easy for them to whip this up. Today, many
are new to crochet, and this is such a fantastic pattern that it should not be
overlooked. Soooo, here is my tip – reasonably assume what something means and re-
write each section. Even experienced crocheters do this so do not feel that you are
doing something out of the norm, okay. Here is my example for you from the beginning
of this pattern:
Start with the squares at the waist.
Using color (D), make 5 chain stiches and join in a ring with a slip stitch.
1st round:
Working into ring; 1 chain, 1 single crochet, 1 chain, 3 double crochet, * 2 chain
stitches, 4 double crochets * (3 times), 2 chain stitches, slip stitch into 1 chain.
See how when I say “reasonably assume” what something means in the word “color”
because it is not on the abbreviations list but up in the Materials Required section
you see that “D” is a color and the abbreviation “col.” is used…therefore, you
can reasonably assume that the pattern is telling you to “use color D”.
Hope all this helps! Remember Ladies, you can do this! Nothing stops us! 
Ps – this example is from my listing, $1.33 plus comes with

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1. Use a US pattern with the US Version of How to Crochet or How to Knit

Yarn Comparison Chart

Stylecraft 100% 22 stitches, 4.00

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Start with the squares at the waist.

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