Good site for interpretation of crochet instructions?

[llnmaw]

Do you have one? I need help with interpretation of written instructions.

But in the meantime.....I'm stuck and maybe you can help me out?

Making a sweater, working the back.

1st row (how much does it stink that I can't even get started??!)
(rs) 1sc in 2nd ch from hook. *ch 1. Miss next ch. 1sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. (57)sts. (okay, I actually do get this part)

2nd row. Ch1. 1 sc in the first sc. *ch1. 1 sc in next ch-1sp (I'm now lost...sp?) Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp and sc. 1 sc in next ch-1sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

3rd row: ch1.1sc in first sc. *ch1. 1sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2sc. Ch1. Miss next sc. 1sc in last sc. turn.

I guess what I really need to know is what does sp mean? Perhaps when I know that the rest will make sense as I am familiar enough with the rest.

THANKS!
~L.

[TCMoulton]

Originally Posted by llnmaw

Do you have one? I need help with interpretation of written instructions.

But in the meantime.....I'm stuck and maybe you can help me out?

Making a sweater, working the back.

1st row (how much does it stink that I can't even get started??!)
(rs) 1sc in 2nd ch from hook. *ch 1. Miss next ch. 1sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. (57)sts. (okay, I actually do get this part)

2nd row. Ch1. 1 sc in the first sc. *ch1. 1 sc in next ch-1sp (I'm now lost...sp?) Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp and sc. 1 sc in next ch-1sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

3rd row: ch1.1sc in first sc. *ch1. 1sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2sc. Ch1. Miss next sc. 1sc in last sc. turn.

I guess what I really need to know is what does sp mean? Perhaps when I know that the rest will make sense as I am familiar enough with the rest.

THANKS!
~L.

Row 2: Chain 1. 1 single crochet in the first single crochet. *Chain 1. 1 single crochet in the next chain one space. Chain 1* repeat from * to last chain 1 space and single crochet. 1 single crochet in next chain 1 space. 1 single crochet in last single crochet, turn.

Row 3: Chain 1. 1 single crochet in 1st single crochet. *Chain 1. 1 single crochet in next chain 1 space.* Repeat from* to last 2 single crochets. Chain 1. Miss next single crochet. 1 single crochet in last single crochet, turn.

Make any more sense written out like that? Did I make you more confused?

[llnmaw]

Hmmmm...not more confused, just still confused.

What does "chain 1 space" mean?

I tell you, actual crochet is easy...reading these darn patterns near impossible for me!:

Thanks for trying to help!
~L.

[mamasthree]

I don't crochet much, but I ran across this site when I wanted some info and I found it helpful. Good luck!

[Kodachrome]

This site gives clear stitch instructions.

[muttix2]

Crochet Kitten helps me out when I get to a technique I can't seem to understand. Here's the link to their page on working in chain spaces.

Basically, working in a chain space means inserting under the chain. You know how you can see the braid and would normally put your hook under? Well in your pattern you'll have little holes where you've missed (or skipped as other patterns will tell you to do) the stitch. You won't be able to work those like you'd normally crochet, you are going to stick your hook into the hole and work your yarn through the hole. So, stick your hook in the hole, yarn over, pull through the space (you'll now have two loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through the two loops. Then chain one and insert your hook in the next hole. I hope this helps... I'm saying that you'll have that chain extended over the hole and you're actually working into the hole. Hope this make sense.

[Sagesgirl]

What she said.

The pattern you're working is a fairly simple and common one. You can just as easily put your single crochet in the chain itself, as you would when working the starting row. It will give a slightly different look, and honestly isn't as easy as simply sticking your hook in the hole, but it can be done.