Hello there guys and dolls, I've been working on writing patterns for a pattern book I hope to have done in the next 6 months or so. I have not had the time today to crochet and post a free pattern, so today I thought I would share a list for all of those who crochet and those who are just starting out. I hope this list helps you read patterns better!
Here is the list of standard abbreviations used for crochet.
If I missed something please comment below. - Thank you!
approx - approximately
beg - begin/beginning
bet - between
Bl - back loop(s)
bo - bobble
BP - back post
BPdc - back post double crochet
BPsc - back post single crochet
CC - contrasting color
ch - chain
ch- refers to chain or space previously made, e.g., ch-1 space
ch lp - chain loop
ch-sp - chain space
CL - cluster(s)
cm - centimeter(s)
cont continue
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
dec - decrease / decreases / decreasing
dtr - double triple
FL - front loop(s)
fool - follow / follows / following
FP - front post
FPdc - frontpost double crochet
FPsc front post single crochet
g - gram(s)
hdc - hald double crochet
inc - increase / increases / increasing
lp(s) - loop(s)
Lsc - long single crochet
m - meter(s)
MC - main color
mm - millimeter(s)
oz - ounce(s)
p -picot
patt - pattern
pc - popcorn
pm - place maker
prev - previous
rem - remain / remaining
rep - repeat(s)
rev sc - reverse single crochet
rnd(s) - rounds(s)
RS - right side(s)
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
sk - skip
Sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)
tbl - through back loop(s)
tch - turning chain
tfl - through front loop(s)
tog - together
tr - triple crochet
trtr - triple treble crochet
tr2tog - triple crochet 2 stitches together
WS - wrong side(s)
yd - yard(s)
yo - yarn over
[ ] - Work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( ) - Work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed
* - Repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed
** - Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions
About Gauge
Every pattern will tell you the exact yarn ( or weight of yarn ) to use, and suggest what size hook to use to crochet an item with the same finished measurements as the project shown. It is important to choose yarn in the weight specified in order to successfully complete the project. The hook size recommended is the size an average crocheter would use to get the correct gauge. Gauge refers to the number of stitches and the number of rows in a given width and length, usually in 4" (10 cm), of crocheted fabric.
Before beginning to crochet a project, it is very important to take the time to check your gauge. Crochet a sample swatch of the stitch pattern. If you have more stitches to the inch than the instructions call for, you are working tighter than average; try a new swatch with a larger hook. If you have fewer stitches to the inch or if your square is larger than the instructions call for, you are working looser than average; try a smaller hook.
Note: Always change hook size to get proper gauge, rather than trying to work tighter or looser.
Until next time,
Enjoy & be Happy.
XoXo
- Shawna
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