How do I know if a pattern is too difficult for me (pattern skill ratings)?

For your convenience, all our patterns now indicate skill level.

Level 1 - Beginner:  Basic stitches including increasing, decreasing and finishing skills.

Level 2 - Easy (Beginner+):  Simple stitch patterns and/or shaping.

Level 3 - Intermediate:  More complicated stitch patterns and charts.

Lever 4 - Intermediate+:  More than one stitch pattern within one pattern and more involved shaping

Level 5 - Experienced:  Intricate stitch and color patterns and/or involved shaping and finishing techniques.