Paste any pattern line and get it back in plain English, stitch by stitch, with a stitch-count check at the end. No signup, nothing to install.
Paste one pattern line
Works best one row or round at a time.
How it works
Three steps, a few seconds.
Paste your line
Copy one row or round from your pattern and paste it in.
Click Decode
The decoder reads every abbreviation and repeat for you.
Read it in plain English
Get numbered steps and a stitch-count check.
Prefer to watch?
A short walkthrough. It only loads when you press play.
What the Pattern Decoder does
Crochet patterns are written in shorthand. A line like R5: *4sc, inc* around (30) packs a whole round into a few characters. The decoder expands each abbreviation, explains the repeat, and checks that your stitch count adds up, so you know the round is right before you start it.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with UK terms?
The decoder reads US terms. Use the US/UK Terms Converter first if your pattern is written in UK terms.
What does “rep from * around” mean?
Repeat the stitches between the asterisks until you reach the end of the round.
Is my pattern saved anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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