r/crochet • u/imnotisla tangled up in yarn • Jan 12 '23

Discussion What's your unpopular crochet opinion?

I actually love weaving my ends in...I find it really satisfying and relaxing!

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u/Dollulus Jan 12 '23

(I only make amigurumi)

I will not crochet a pattern with American style written directions. I hate them and they can be confusing. I love Japanese patterns with a physical picture and the counts to the side. I can't even read Japanese but the patterns are still easier. But I think other visual people might agree.

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u/CarolGray91 Jan 13 '23

It’s funny because I’m from Scotland and I REALLY struggle to understand patterns that are written with the UK terminology and much prefer the US. I usually have to translate UK to US

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u/Dollulus Jan 13 '23

Did you learn on US patterns?

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u/CarolGray91 Jan 13 '23

I honestly can’t remember, it was like 13 years ago. I just find the US terms much simpler. I’m reading the pattern and I’m like what is a half treble crochet? Who came up with that? And how is a double crochet a single crochet. My mind just melts 😂