Skill Levels & Grading Criteria
About "Ease of Project"
On our pattern pages, we provide an "Ease" rating to help you choose the right project.
Based on the assumption that you have mastered basic crochet stitches, we evaluate each pattern from four perspectives using a 5-star scale.
Note: These ratings are based on the designer's personal experience. Individual perception may vary, so please use this as a general reference.
[Mostly basic technique]
We consider chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet as "basic techniques."
- 5 Stars: Uses only basic techniques.
- Fewer Stars: Uses special stitches, complex techniques, or advanced applications beyond the basics.
[Difficult to make mistakes]
This measures how easy it is to follow the pattern without making mistakes.
- 5 Stars: Consistent patterns, easy-to-find stitches, or rows where previous stitches act as a clear guide.
- Fewer Stars: Patterns that are hard to memorize, have subtle stitch count changes, or provide few visual guides from previous rows.
[Good tempo]
This measures how smoothly you can crochet once you get started.
- 5 Stars: Intuitive repeats with logical rules, allowing you to crochet without constantly checking the chart.
- Fewer Stars: Frequent changes in every row, requiring you to stop and consult the pattern often.
[Completed in a short time]
Projects range from one-hour makes to those taking several months.
- 5 Stars: Quick projects that can be completed in a short amount of time.
- Fewer Stars: Larger or more intricate projects that take a longer time to finish.
*Note: Skill level labels for each pattern are currently under preparation and are not yet displayed on the product pages. They will be released all at once as soon as they are ready.
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About Skill Levels
To help you choose a pattern that matches your experience, we categorize each work into three skill levels: "Beginner," "Intermediate," and "Advanced."
These levels are determined by our own criteria based on four specific "Ease" ratings.
[Beginner]
A pattern is classified as "Beginner" only if ALL criteria meet the following standards:
• Mostly basic technique: ★5
• Difficult to make mistakes: ★4 or 5
• Good tempo: ★4 or 5
• Completed in a short time: ★3 or more
[Intermediate]
A pattern is classified as "Intermediate" if any one item falls below the Beginner standards, but does not reach the Advanced standards (★1-2).
• Mostly basic technique: ★3 or 4
• Difficult to make mistakes: ★3 or 4
• Good tempo: ★3 or 4
• Completed in a short time: ★2 or more
[Advanced]
A pattern is classified as "Advanced" if any one of the "Ease" ratings meets the following standards:
• Mostly basic technique: ★1 or 2
• Difficult to make mistakes: ★1 or 2
• Good tempo: ★1 or 2
• Completed in a short time: ★1 or more
Special Exception: Difficulty Adjustments
Patterns with a low "Time to Complete" rating (★1–2) may be classified as "Intermediate (Long-term Project)" if the required techniques are relatively simple.