About the Developer

"We" are Joan F Silverston, who has been crocheting for over 50 years and developing software for 45. I am a former member of the Crochet Guild of America. I write about the art and history of thread crochet.

Twenty years ago, I started using symbol patterns published in Magic Crochet magazine. When I reached the point in my life where I could choose what software I would write, I started on my long time dream of writing a program which would allow me to transcribe written patterns into charts. SymblCro is the result.

My long career began with crocheting dresses for these 8-inch dolls. This is Queen Elizabeth. I used sewing thread for the lace at her wrists, and an old earring for the headdress.

But for the past several years I have been mostly making doilies from symbol charts.

This is my graphic "interpretation" of an antique pattern called "White Sapphire". I have reduced it to fit on this page. Please note that this diagram is copyrighted to me. You have permission to make a copy for yourself, if you wish.