Japanese Crochet Patterns symbols are used as a guide for a crochet project. Once you get hang of it, its so easy to understand and its more easy to follow the patterns. If you are familiar with AMIGURUMI, yes, that is the Japanese Crocheted cute Animals and other small cute crocheted stuffed dolls used for key-chains, toys, and other accessories. If you are still learning to crochet, the best method on my opinion is this Symbol Patterns. I find it hard to understand the abbreviations and the other languages of crochet patterns but i think, we don't need to compare because if you really love to learn and make your own crochet projects, you will find a way how to improve your skills by looking and watching some tutorials on YouTube and Facebook and you will also get thousands of free crochet patterns over the web.
Crocheting is my best stress reliever. I crochet when i'm thinking. I crochet when i want to clear my mind and the best thing is, it makes me happy and fulfilled!