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¿What is Proofreading and why it is important for your crochet pattern?

If you’re a crochet enthusiast and use patterns in English or Spanish, you’ve probably encountered translation, spelling, or grammar errors at some point. And if you’re a designer of crochet garments or accessories who publishes your patterns in Spanish or also in English, chances are that customers have contacted you to ask or clarify some mistake in your patterns. These errors can result in a final piece that doesn’t turn out well or even in a project that can’t be finished. That’s why the process of PROOFREADING is essential to ensure that your crochet patterns, whether in Spanish or English, are free of errors. I’ll explain what PROOFREADING is and why it’s important for your patterns. What is PROOFREADING? Proofreading is the process of reviewing a text with the goal of detecting and correcting grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. In the case of crochet patterns translated into Spanish or English, PROOFREADING also includes reviewing the translation to ensure that the pattern is easy to understand and follow. Why is it important to PROOFREAD crochet patterns? Any error in the translation or in the writing of a crochet pattern can have negative consequences on the final result. A translation error can lead to an incorrectly finished piece, while a mistake in the way you write the instructions can make the pattern difficult to follow or even impossible to finish. That is why proofreading is essential for crochet patterns in any language. By carefully proofreading the text, errors can be detected and corrected before the pattern is published. This ensures that the pattern is easy to understand and follow, which in turn allows the crocheter to achieve the desired result. SAVE THIS POST That’s it for today’s post. If you found it useful, SHARE it, so your friends can see it. I would love to know what you think about PROOFREADING and if you knew what it is, I love to read you. Nice crochet time!

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5 Interesting Facts about Live Loop Crochet

The Live Loop Crochet technique allows us to make beautiful things with beautiful cables and the best thing is that we do it with our crochet hook or crochet hook. This is a technique created by Sue Perez, who has self-published a book in English about this amazing technique called: Live Loop Cables in Crochet.   Today I want to tell you 5 things you may not know about this technique that uses live loops and that you surely don’t know. 1-It is used to make cables and braids in crochet. It is a technique used to make cables but in crochet or and with a very neat finishing that imitates knitting. 2-Stitches are left unfinished, as live loops. Contrary to the way of working the stitches in crochet that we finish them before continuing with the next stitch, here the stitches are not finished in order to make the cable. The stitches that are used to make the cable are left alive, which means that they are not closed, and we work with them that way. That is where the name “live loop” comes from. SUBSCRIBE TO KNOW EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING HERE! SUBSCRIBE ME! WELCOME! Ops! SOMETHING WENT WRONG, TRY AGAIN PLEASE 3-Cables are like a knitted section above a crochet fabric background These cables are like a small section of knitting on a crochet base. Only that although the stitches have the same structure and shape as those made in knitting, they are made with a crochet hook. 4-The cables can move horizontally, vertically, circular and can cross each other. These cables travel horizontally or vertically on the fabric and can even be made in the shape of a circle. They can also be crossed over each other to form braids. They can be used to create many different shapes and combinations on a crochet base. 5-You can unravel only the cable without touching the rest of the fabric. If you have not binded off the cables and you have a mistake, you can unravel them and redo them, fixing the problem without unraveling the base of the fabric made with the traditional crochet method. These are just some curiosities about this Live Loop Crochet technique, but I promise you that it is a fascinating technique with which you can learn a lot and make really unique garments. If you liked what you learned in this post I invite you to share it on your social networks so that your friends can see it. And I’d love to know if you liked it and if you want to know more about this technique, I’d love to read it. If you want to know more about crochet patterns in English or about everything related to crochet I invite you to visit me on Instagram, there you can find me as @crochetinspanish. Happy crochet time! Suset SUBSCRIBE TO KNOW EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING HERE! SUBSCRIBE ME! WELCOME! Ops! SOMETHING WENT WRONG, TRY AGAIN PLEASE

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What is FIT and how to call in Spanish

When you find “Fit” in a crochet pattern means that something (in this case a piece of clothing) is not big or small, it is your size.     There are different ways in which we can find this word in a crochet pattern, and I want you to know that it is very important for you to know it when it comes to understanding the pattern well and choosing the size and how you want the garment to fit you. Ways in which you can find FIT in a crochet pattern Usually, in the section where we talk about sizes or final measurements of the garment, you will find the word FIT.   So I will give you 2 examples, although there may be more, so you know what it means when you find it.   1-You can find this phrase: To fit bust 85 cm It means it is designed to fit a person with a bust/chest circumference of 85 cm.   2-O you can find it as follows: Instructions given fit size small This means that the instructions given are to obtain a garment that fits size S or small. What is FIT called in Spanish? In a pattern in Spanish, whether crochet or knit, you will almost always find fit in the case of a garment. FIT in Spanish means: servirle o quedarle bien  But in a Spanish crochet pattern, there is no word to describe fit, they just explain it and say for which size o person it fits. If you liked and learned from this post, SHARE it so that your crocheter friends can learn too. And if you’re on INSTAGRAM, find me THERE, I’d love to get to know you better. A welcome Discount for you!!!! Let your name and email here: [mc4wp_form id=”272″] If you want to learn more about Crochet: –30 Most Crocheted garments and Accessories in Spanish –Why is it so important to check gauge? –Understand care symbols in yarn labels, in English and Spanish All Post Crochet What is FIT and how to call in Spanish 16 de March de 2022/No Comments When you find “Fit” in a crochet pattern means that something (in this case a piece of clothing) is not big… Read More ¿What is EASE? And how to call it in Spanish 2 de March de 2022/No Comments What is ease? Ease is the difference between your body measurements and the measurements of a garment.    When we… Read More ¿Why it is so important to check gauge? 9 de February de 2022/No Comments In a previous post, I told you about the gauge swatch, what it is and how it is made. And… Read More Load More End of Content.

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¿What is EASE? And how to call it in Spanish

What is ease? Ease is the difference between your body measurements and the measurements of a garment.    When we talk about ease in crochet or knitting we are talking about the ease that a specific garment has, mainly in sweaters, blouses or tops, cardigans, pants, skirts, but not for shawls or scarves. Different types of ease in a garment 1- Positive Ease: this means that the garment has a measurement larger than your body size. Depending on the amount of cm or inches it has, it will be more or less loose.   2- Zero Ease: this means that the garment has the same size as your body. Therefore, the garment will fit close to your body.   3- Negative Ease: this means that the garment has a smaller size than your body. In this case, it must be elastic enough to fit you well, otherwise, the garment will be too small.   Importance of knowing the ease of a crochet or knit pattern When you are going to make a pattern from a designer, you may find that in the final measurements section or somewhere else, she/he will tell you how loose the garment is.   It is important to take this into account because this way you will know how loose or tight the garment will fit your body.     For example, my Natalia Cardigan pattern has 40 cm of positive ease, which indicates that it is oversized and, therefore, it has a lot of ease. In this pattern, I show you each size for what bust circumference measurement it is and give you the final measurements.   But, keep in mind that if you don’t like it so loose, you can perhaps decide to make a size smaller than the one that corresponds to your bust circumference.      For example, let’s imagine that your bust circumference is 85 cm, you would be a size 2 (or S). But as it has 40 cm of positive ease, you will be left with a final garment of 125 cm. If you don’t want it so loose, you can see if the rest of the measurements of the previous size, which is size 1, fits you well.     In conclusion: when you are going to make a pattern, the ease that it has indicated to you how tight the garment will be, and knowing this is very useful so that you don’t end up with a result that you don’t like.   Importance of ease if you are going to design a garment If you are going to create a garment without a pattern, or you are going to design a garment from scratch, you also have to take into account ease.      You have to take it into account because if you use only the measurements of your body, and you don’t give it ease it will be tight to the body or small if it is a fabric that is not elastic, if you put too much it will be oversized when maybe it is not the result you want.     You must take into account before you start what is the result you want to get and taking it into account decide whether you give positive ease, zero ease or negative ease, and in what amount depending on the result you want to get.   Important: -The ease is generally only applied to horizontal body measurements: bust circumference, arm circumference, wrist circumference, etc.      – The same amount of ease does not apply to all body measurements, this depends on the design and other factors. If you give 20 cm of ease to the bust you don’t necessarily have to give 5 cm of ease to the arm, unless you want a very wide sleeve, for example.     -The thicker the yarn is, the more ease should have, to get a better result. What is ease called in Spanish? In a pattern in Spanish, whether crochet or knit, you will almost always find ease in the case of a garment.   Holgura = Ease Holgura Positiva = Positive Ease Holgura Cero= Zero Ease Holgura Negativa= Negative Ease Remember that you can find in the patterns the measurements in centimeters, you only have to divide to know the measurement in inches.                                     1 inch = 2.5 cm Save this post, you will need it later! If you liked this post and found it useful, share it so your friends and other crocheters can benefit from it too.     If you are on Instagram, find me THERE, I’ll be happy to meet you. A welcome Discount for you!!!! Let your name and email here: [mc4wp_form id=”272″] If you want to learn more about Crochet: –30 Most Crocheted garments and Accessories in Spanish –Why is it so important to check gauge? –Understand care symbols in yarn labels, in English and Spanish All Post Crochet What is FIT and how to call in Spanish 16 de March de 2022/No Comments When you find “Fit” in a crochet pattern means that something (in this case a piece of clothing) is not… Read More ¿What is EASE? And how to call it in Spanish 2 de March de 2022/No Comments What is ease? Ease is the difference between your body measurements and the measurements of a garment.    When we… Read More ¿Why it is so important to check gauge? 9 de February de 2022/No Comments In a previous post, I told you about the gauge swatch, what it is and how it is made. And… Read More Load More End of Content.

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Understand Care Symbols in Yarn Labels, in English and Spanish

Surely you have been frustrated by not understanding the care symbols that are on your yarn label.  In this post I explain them to you and tell you what they mean in English and Spanish, so that you will always know how to take care of the garments you crochet or knit. Care Symbols Washing You can also find this symbol related to washing with a number inside. That is to tell you the water temperature. Drying There are some other symbols regarding drying without a machine.   Ironing Bleaching *If you want to Understand your Yarn Labels CLICK HERE These are some of the symbols that we find most often on the yarn labels, keep them in mind so you can take good care of the garments you crochet or knit from now on. I hope this post has helped you and if you want to help others you can share it!! Are you on Instagram? If so, Find there!     Have a good crochet time!!! Save this Post in Pinterest

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How to understand your yarn label in English and Spanish

Most of the yarns you buy have a label, and understanding all the information on the label is essential. On the label you can see information about the materials of which the yarn is composed, the gauge, the crochet hooks recommended, the color and dye lot of the yarn, the care it requires, the amount of yarn it comes with and more.     All brands do not put the same information on labels, nor do they have the same way of putting the information about yarn.     Let’s take a closer look at what you can find on the label of your yarn ball.       Composition: It tells you the composition of your yarn, what materials it is made of and is usually shown in percentage (For example: 100 % Wool or 50 % Wool and 50 % Cotton).   Yarn Weight: It shows the thicknes of the yarn. Some brands also show the WPI or wraps per inch. (For example: DK or Fingering).    You must remember that depending on the origin of the yarn the denomination can be different, ussually in Spanish there are no standards for that like in English.   *If you want to know more about Yarn Weight in Spanish Click Here * To know more about WPI CLICK HERE     Weight/Length: This section shows you the amount of yarn in your yarn ball and its weight. The weight can be given in grams or ounces and the length can be given in meters or yards. Depending on the country of origin of your yarn it will be given in grams (gr) and meters (m) or in ounces (oz) and yards (yd).   Laundering Instructions: It would be the necessary information to take care of your crochet garments in the right way. In other words, it tells you how to wash it by hand or by machine and how to dry it.        There are some yarns that are Superwash, which in other words can be machine washed and can be machine washed because they have been treated with chemicals to make them stronger and machine washable. It also tells you whether the garment can be ironed or dry cleaned.     * If you want to know how to take care of your crocheted garments CLICK HERE   Hook/Needle: On the label you can see the gauge where it tells you how many stitches and rows fit in 10 cm or 4 in. This information is just to guide you a little. (Always take the time to make your gauge before you start your project, it is very important to get the right result) usually it gives this information for both knitting needles and crochet hooks.   Color and Dyelot: This refers to the color of the yarn. They come on the label with a color number and the dye lot number.      When buying yarn for a project you should buy all the skeins you need because even if it is the same color if they are from a different dyelot the shade may vary a little.               Important Vocabulary to Understand Yarn Labels Now you have all the information you need to understand the label on your yarns. It’s time to pay attention to the information on the label, whether it’s the yarn you already have at home or the yarn you’re going to buy in the future. I hope this information has been useful for you. If you have any questions you can ask me, I will be happy to help you. SAVE THIS POST Are you on Instagram? If so, Find me there!   Enjoy your Crochet time!

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What materials are crochet hooks made of and which one is best for you?

In crochet hooks, as in almost everything in life, there is a lot of diversity. There are hooks of many sizes, of different shapes, of different prices and made of different materials.  I want to tell you a little about the materials that your hook can be made of, and above all give you some information about each one, so you can choose which one is the best for you and for your current project. Table of Contents What materials is the crochet hook made of? Pros and Cons of each material. Materials your crochet hook may be made of, in Spanish, and why you should know about it What materials is the crochet hook made of? There are crochet hooks made of different materials such as aluminum, steel, plastic, acrylic, bamboo, wood, glass … And you may even find that there are some made of bone or ivory, of course they are some of the most expensive ones. Let’s see below some characteristics of some of them, so you can keep them in mind while choosing the right one for you or your budget. Pros and Cons of each material. Metals Pros: Aluminum hooks are the most readily available and used by most crocheters, especially beginners. On the other hand, the antique hooks are made of steel or other metals. They are quite inexpensive hooks and are also very light, which makes them highly recommended if you are trying to maintain fabric tension and stitch uniformity. Crochet hooks made of aluminum or any other metal tend to slide better while crocheting, in other words, it does not get stuck with the yarn and on the contrary it slides very well. This feature makes you can crochet a little faster than with hooks made of other materials. They are very light hooks, which makes them very useful. Aluminum hooks are usually a very good option if you want to move faster on your project, if you are working with a yarn with many textures that would be more difficult to work with a hook made of a different material than aluminum, or if you simply like to crochet with hooks where the yarn slides more easily. Cons: Because they are made of metal they are less flexible and more likely to cause pain in your wrist, and if you already suffer from pain or damage to your hands they are not recommended. Another problem would be that the metal hooks if not stored and cared for properly can have rust, I have some very old ones that were my grandmother’s, and they are quite rusty. The aluminum ones that I have are very well and without rust, I prefer them to the steel ones that are older. Acrylic/ Plastic Pros: Plastic hooks are very easy to find lately and also quite inexpensive. They are also quite flexible and therefore good for your hands. They also have the characteristic that the yarn slides very well on them, although not as well as on aluminum hooks. I would say that this ability to slide the yarn on them in the case of plastic ones is between aluminum and wood or bamboo. Of course, this also depends on the yarn we are using in each case. There are conventional size and jumbo size. The later ones are light in spite of their size because they are hollow inside. Cons: The plastic causes friction and static which can affect some fibers. Depending on the friction, it can even felt the wool a little. Wood/ Bamboo Pros: Bamboo hooks have the characteristic of being light and feel warmer in your hands than those made of other materials such as aluminum. Cons: They are used to work with thicker yarns and have the characteristic that the stitches do not slide much. For beginner crocheters they are not recommended, although it is all a matter of taste and practice. There are not usually small diameter hooks, they are usually thicker. And the hooks that are made of harder woods or precious woods are usually quite expensive. Materials your crochet hook may be made of, in Spanish, and why you should know about it You already know that my mission is to teach you how to crochet patterns in Spanish, even if you don’t know anything about this language. That’s why in every post I’m leaving you terms that will be useful when you are going to crochet a pattern in Spanish and in this one you can’t miss them.  And you may wonder why you need to know the materials your hook is made of, in Spanish, the answer is very easy: In some patterns, the designer may advise you to use a hook of a certain material to obtain a specific result or to make the process easier for you. I leave you then how to say the materials the crochet hook can be made of, in Spanish: Aluminio: aluminium Acero: steel Plastico: plastic Acrílico: acrylic Bambú: bamboo Madera: wood Vidrio: glass Hueso: bone Marfil: ivory Now that you know the materials used to make crochet hooks and the pros and cons of using each one, it’s time to practice with several of them to get your own experience. You already have the knowledge you need to choose the most suitable hook for your circumstances or your project.  I hope you have found this information useful and that you can now decide which hook is best for you for each occasion. Save this post on Pinterest for when you need it. Are you on Instagram? If so, Find Me there! Have a good crochet time!

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Inline or Tapered Crochet Hook, what is the best for you?

Table of Contents 2 Types of Crochet Hooks Benefits of using Inline Hooks Benefits of using Tapered hooks. How they are called in Spanish and why you need to know it. I’m sure you’re wondering what is this inline and tapered hook thing, I promise you it’s an interesting topic that you’ll like to know a little bit about. You may already know that the crochet hook has different parts and shapes and according to this they are classified as Inline or Tapered. What is the Point of the Crochet Hook? The point (part 1 in the photo above) of the crochet hook is the part we use to grab the yarn and make the loop. This is also the part that goes inside the stitches to pull the yarn through them. If you examine your hooks in more detail, you will see that they can have the point in two different ways. And also, the shape of the hook and the throat of the needle (part 2 in the photo above) varies from one hook to another. Taking all this into account, we can classify them into two types of hooks:   Inline: In this type of crochet hooks, the point is aligned with the rest of the hook. They also tend to have a more pointed tip and a deeper neck.   Tapered: In this type of hooks the point is not aligned with the rest of the hook, it is a little inclined. In this case the point is usually more rounded and the throat of the hook is not as deep as in the inline hook.    Crochet Hook Types Although there are some differences between them, it is true that it does not influence the final result very much. In other words, your finished project will look the same if you make it with an Inline hook or with a tapered hook. Their differences have more to do with the process and the comfort of the crocheter. Benefits of using an Inline Hook Benefits of using a Tapered Hook According to some crocheters it can help you work faster. It is very useful for working with yarns that easily split. As it has a rounded tip, it does not unravel fibers so easily. According to many crocheters, by using this type of hook you can avoid the pain in your wrist. This is due to the fact that since the throat of the hook is less deep, you have to make a shallower turn when making stitches, unlike the Inline needle which, having a deeper throat, requires you to make a greater turn with your wrist to make each stitch. All these pros and cons are very subjective, which in other words, maybe for other crocheters it works this way and for you it works differently. What I can assure you is that it is much easier to work with slip stitches if you use an Inline hook. It is also true that with time and experience we use the type that we prefer without knowing sometimes why. What they are called in Spanish and why you should know it In Spanish, it is referred to as follows:   Alineada: inline   No Alineada: tapered   And you may wonder why you should know how the hooks are called in Spanish. It’s very simple, if you are learning to crochet patterns in Spanish it is very useful to know this information. It may be the case that in a certain pattern you are advised to use an inline needle, for example, to make the ribbing, since they are made in slip stitches, and it is much easier that way.   In Spanish patterns, you will find this term mainly in the section of tips or advice they give you to get a better result. You might also find it in the materials section when they refer to the hooks you will need. Now you know it for when you are crocheting in Spanish and you find these terms that I have taught you. I hope you have found this information useful and that you can now decide which hook is best for you on each occasion, because you don’t always have to use the same type. Are you on Instagram, if so find me there! Have a good crochet time!

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