Skill Level Chart
Skill Level Chart
The Craft Yarn Council of America have set up a series of guidelines to bring uniformity to yarn, needle and hook labeling and to patterns, whether they appear in books, magazines, leaflets or on yarn labels. Their goal is to make it easier for you to select the right materials for a project and complete it successfully.
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Beginner
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Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping.
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Easy
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Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
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Intermediate
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Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing.
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Experienced
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Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as
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“Standards” are guidelines for industry manufacturers, publishers and designers to assist them in preparing consumer-friendly products. With the cooperation of manufacturers, publishers and designers, these changes will be implemented over a period of time as products and packaging are redesigned and new books and leaflets are published.
It is the Craft Yarn Council of America's objective to design global standards and guidelines that will be used by companies worldwide. To this end, they have reached out to individuals, manufacturers and trade associations in the
















