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Commonly Used Crochet Terms & Abbreviations

 

Gauge:  Gauge is important!  Gauge means the number of stitches in a square inch. Your gauge depends on the yarn, the size of your crochet hook, and how tightly you make your stitches. The gauge determines the finished size of a crocheted item.

Following the pattern instructions, crochet a 4 inch square in the stitch you will be using.  Measure the number of stitches across as well as the length of your work.  If your work is too small, use a hook one size larger.  If it is too big, use a hook one size smaller.  Experiment until you have the correct gauge.


 

approx approximate(ly)
beg begin(ning)(s)
ch(s) chain(s)
cm centimeter(s)
1 cm = 2.54 inches
cont continu(e)(ed)(es)(ing)
dc double crochet
dec decrease(s)(ing)
g gram
hdc half double crochet
inc increas(e)(es)(ed)(ing)
lp(s) loop(s)
m meter(s)
oz ounce(s)
patt(s) pattern(s)
rem remain(s)(ing)
rep repeat(s)(ing)
rnd round(s)
sc single crochet
sk skip
sl slip
sl st(s) slip stich(es)

 

 

sp(s) space(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
tog together
tr triple crochet
wt weight
yo yarn over
yd yard(s)
* Repeat directions following * as many times as indicated in addition to the first time (i.e., repeat from * )
 
(  ) Work the instructions inside the parentheses the number of times specified.
 
multiple A pattern stitch is composed of a specific number (multiple) of stitches that are required to complete one pattern unit.
 
work even Continue working without increasing or decreasing.
 
work straight Continue working without increasing or decreasing.