Pattern Ratings: Skill levels for knitting

Beginner Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
Easy Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
Intermediate Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
Experienced Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate

Pattern Ratings: Skill levels for crocheting

Beginner Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping.
Easy Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
Intermediate Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing.
Experienced Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing.