Symbol Crochet: A Visually Charted Way to Stitch
Popular Blueprint Pattern Technique is Easy to Learn
Oct 16, 2008
Blueprint crochet is quite popular and is just coming into its own. It may soon be standard in crochet patterns, so becoming familiar with it is a good idea. Visual people love symbol crochet, and when it went away several years ago, many crafters were very, very disappointed. Happily, it is on its way back—probably to stay.
What is Symbol Crochet?
Crochet symbols is a universal language and a graphical interpretation of contemporary designs made for the visual crafter. This graphic pattern treatment is for any crocheter who can understand maps better than verbal direction, illustration better than narrative, and three-dimensional drawings better than step-by-step directions. All the crocheter needs to do is learn to match symbol to stitch.
Over the last decade, symbol crochet almost completely disappeared from American patterns. Yet it is becoming popular once again, thanks to computer programs that can easily generate the symbols and global access to crochet design through the Internet.
Designers, editors, and publishers are once again discovering the benefits of crochet symbols, including the international appeal of patterns that need no translation. With symbol crochet, enthusiasts can follow patterns from anywhere in the world where designers are writing patterns in this way.
Blueprint Crochet: Modern Designs for the Visual Crocheter
A brand new book by Robyn Chachula, Blueprint Crochet, is an excellent resource for those wishing to pursue blueprint crochet. Its workbook format has crocheters “reading” crochet diagrams in place of instruction by the end of the book. Refer to the crochet symbol chart on the inside back flap for quick reference. With contemporary designs from trendy to classic, each project offers a fresh take on crochet.
Author Robyn Chachula
Robyn Chachula is one the most influential crochet designers in the industry today, and this book will inspire enthusiasts to transform their way of thinking about crochet patterns and design. Chachula is a structural engineer turned crochet designer and was influenced by the appeal of visual Japanese crochet patterns.
Chachula designs for several yarn companies, and her patterns have been published in Interweave Crochet, Crochet Today, and in many books including Crochet Me. She has appeared on Knitting Daily TV and Knit and Crochet Today. Take a look at her architecturally-inspired pieces.
Blueprint Crochet Projects
Blueprint is for all levels of crocheters. For newbies, Chachula walks step by step through each stitch in the introductory chapter. Following that first lesson, each project is then broken down into the following parts:
- Plan: shows the overall picture.
- Foundation: shows the crochet stitch pattern.
- Construction: shows the step to assemble the project.
- Finishing: gives information on how to make the final project look just right.
Learn Symbol Crochet
Symbol crochet works for classic and contemporary designs. They produce pieces that are just as flattering and functional as traditional patterns. Major magazines are picking the trend up, and so should you.
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