ABBREVIATION |
STITCH NAME |
INSTRUCTIONS |
| NO ABBREV. |
AFGHAN STITCH
Also known as:
Afghan
crochet
Afghan stitch
Tricot crochet
Hook knitting
Railroad knitting
Crochet knit
Tunis crochet
Shepherd's knitting
|
Special hooks are used that are much longer
than ordinary hooks to make room for the large number of stitches. It
is very important to check the number of stitches on the hook at the end
of each row from right to left, because it is very easy to sk the last
st at the end of the row.
NOTE: The right side of the work is always
facing you.
Step 1: Make a base chain with the required
number of stitches (no extra turning chain). Insert hook in 2nd ch from
hk and draw through a lp. Leave this lp on the hook. Pull a lp through
each ch, leaving them on the hk, to the end of the row.
Step 2: Work the return row from left to
right. Do not turn the work. YO and draw lp through the first lp on
the hk. YO and draw lp through the next 2 lps on the hook. Continue
drawing through 2 lps to end of row. ~Return Row~
Step 3: Do not turn the work. Work from
right to left. Skip the first vertical lp formed at the edge of the
work in previous row. Insert hk from right to left behind the next vertical
lp. Yo and draw yarn through the vertical lp. Leave this lp on hook.
Continue in this way to end. make sure you do not sk the last vertical
lp on left-handed side of work.
Repeat Steps 2 & 3 till project is desired
length.
Illustrated
instructions
Basic
Instructions - Illustrated
http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm
Heritage Shoppe
has another tutorial:
http://www.heritageshoppe.com/heritage/stitches/tunisian.html
http://crochet.about.com/od/tunisiancrochet/p/Tunisian_Crochet_Technique.htm
Wikipedia,
Tunisian Crochet is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet |
| BL |
BACK LOOP |
Instead of crocheting in the entire stitch
which is both loops on the top of the stitch... you only catch or go through
one of the loops when you do each stitch.
The back loop (bl) is the loop farthest from
you.
Click
here for photo
|
| VARIED ABBREVIATIONS |
BACK POST STITCH |
Insert hook from the back side from right
to left around post of st on previous row, complete the indicated stitch.
|
| BPDC |
BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET |
Yarn over, insert hook from the back side
of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a
previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3
lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2
lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1
lp on hk)
Illustrations
|
| BPHDC |
BACK POST HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
|
Yarn over, insert hook from the back side
of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on
a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on
hk)
yo and draw through all three lps
|
| BP TR |
BACK POST TREBLE |
Yarn over twice, insert hook from the back
side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch
on a previous row;
yo and draw up a lp (4 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2
lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1
lp on hk) |
| NO ABBREV. |
BEAD STITCH
a/k/a Berry Stitch |
Insert hook in st indicated, yo
and pull up lp, (holding back last lp on hook, yo and pull through first
lp on hook only) 3 times, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
http://www.crochetmemories.com/crochet4.php
|
| BEADED
CH |
BEADED
CHAIN STITCH |
With beads already
threaded onto the yarn/thread...
Pull up one bead then chain 1. |
| BEG |
BEGINNING |
Beg is used in crochet patterns
to let you know what part of the pattern you are working on. |
| NO ABBREV. |
Block
Stitch
a/k/a Diagonal Stitch
a/k/a Crazy Stitch
a/k/a Crazy Shell |
You can find wonderful
photo illustrated tutorials
on the following pages:
http://crochet.about.com/library/blcrazyst.htm
http://www.crochetcabana.com/stitches/diag-box-st.htm
You
can make numerous items using this stitch...
http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/april9.html
http://www.crochetnmore.com/haleysdiagonalcape.htm |
| NO ABBREV. |
BROOMSTICK LACE
This stitch is illustrated in the Broomstick Lace Afghan
Square pattern. |
Broomstick Lace is done with a
large knitting needle or broomstick.
Using
a crochet hook the loops are made one at a time and then placed onto
the broomstick needle. Loops are worked off of the broomstick needle
by removing them in sets and crocheting into them.
Broomstick lace can be altered
to suite your taste. Instead of doing 4 loops per section you might
want to do 5. Use your imagination. Just remember... if you pull off
4 loops (like in the square pattern) you must do 4 stitches into those
loops. If you pull off 5 loops you must do 5 stitches into the loops,
etc.
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| NO ABBREV. |
BULLION STITCH
(a/k/a ROLL STITCH
a/k/a RICE STITCH) |
Yo 5 times, insert hk in next st,
yo, draw lp through st and all 6 lps on hk. Ch 1.
Variation
Bullion Stitch :
Yo 5 times, insert hk in next st,
yo, draw lp through st, yo and all 7 lps on hk. Ch 1.
This
stitch has endless variations...
click
here for stitch photo
More
info at Annie's Attic
JoAnne Birkenfeld
has tips on the Roll/Bullion Stitch:
http://home.comcast.net/~gandal195/LetsRoll.html
|
| CH |
CHAIN |
With the slip knot on your hook, yarn over
and draw through the loop that is already on your hook. Continue this
for how many chains you need to begin your project.
The first row of a crochet project begins
with a series of chain stitches.
Always work in the second chain from the
hook for a single crochet.
Always work in the third chain from the hook for a half double crochet.
Always work in the fourth chain from the hook for a double crochet.
Always work in the fifth chain from
the hook for a treble crochet.
When working into the chain you can either
insert your hook under the top strand of each chain (the method most
people use) or into the back ridge, "the hump", of each chain
(sometimes referred to as camel crochet).
Click
here for illustrated instructions.
|
| CH-1 SP |
CHAIN 1 SPACE |
Patterns sometimes
refer to a chain space.. it can be chain 1 or any number/series of chains.
Ch-1 sp is the same as chain one space.
Ch2-sp is the same as chain two space.
etc.
Example: If a pattern says "sc in next ch-1 sp" then you do
a single crochet in the next chain one space (the next space where you
previously chained one). Work the stitch into the hole below the chain...
not directly into the chain itself. |
| CH-8 LP |
CHAIN-8 LOOP |
Working from bottom of pattern:
Twist ch-8 lps, starting with first skipped
ch-8 on starting ch, working vertically across ch-8 lps to last row,
fold first ch-8 lp left to right forming a loop. With crochet hook,
draw next ch-8 lp through, twisting left over right. Continue working
in this manner across to last row. Secure last loop with bobby pin or
clothes pin. Repeat this procedure on each ch-8 lp across. |
| CL |
CLUSTER |
There are variations of the cluster stitch
but basically it means there is more than one stitch clustered together.
As an example: If you were doing a 3 double crochet cluster you would
do each double crochet without completing the last step (you would have
2 loops on the hook after the first dc, 3 loops on the hook after the
second dc and 4 loops on the hook when all three dcs are completed. Then
you yarn over and draw through all of the loops. That is what "Clusters"
the stitch.
Click
here for illustrated instructions of another version |
| CC |
CONTRASTING COLOR |
This simply refers to a color used in a pattern. |
|
CROSS OVER SHELLS |
Click
here for illustrated instructions. |
| CR DC |
CROSSED DOUBLE CROCHET |
Skip a stitch, work
a double crochet in the next stitch, then back up and work a double crochet
in the skipped stitch. This "crosses" the two doubles. |
| CR ST |
CROSS STITCH |
Ch number indicated in pattern , dc in 4th
ch from hk, sk next ch, dc in next ch; working over dc just made, dc in
skipped ch. |
| DEC |
DECREASE |
There are several variations of decrease
stitches. Decreasing can be done by one of two methods...
1) skipping stitches
2) do two or more stitches within one step
of completion then draw through all loops on hook:
|
| DNT |
DO NOT TURN |
|
| DC |
DOUBLE CROCHET |
Yarn over and insert your hook into the
stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops
on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through
the last 2 of the loops.
Click
here for youtube video
courtesy of knitwitch.com
|
| DC DEC
a/k/a dc2tog |
DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE |
Work a dc in the next stitch withoutcompleting
the very last step (leave the last two loops on the hook), thendc in the
next stitch without completing the last step. You should havethree loops
on the hook then yarn over and draw through all the loops. Decrease made. |
| DBL SHELL |
DOUBLE SHELL STITCH |
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st
or ch sp. |
| DTR |
DOUBLE TREBLE |
Yarn over three times, then insert your hook
into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (You
should have five loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through two loops.
(You should have four loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through
two loops. (You should have three loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw
through two loops. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over
and draw through two loops. |
| (2Dtr Cl) |
2-STITCH DOUBLE TREBLE CLUSTER |
Omitting the last step of each dtr, dtr in the first stitch,
dtr in the second stitch, YO, draw through all 3 lps on hook.
THE UNABBREVIATED INSTRUCTIONS:
Begin your first Double Treble:
Yarn over three times,
insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have five loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have four loops on
your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have three loops on
your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have two loops on
your hook.)
Do not finish this stitch... you should leave the two loops on your
hook
Begin your next Double Treble:
Yarn over three times,
insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 6 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 5 loops on your
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 4 loops on your
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 3 loops on your
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.
NOTE: You can cluster more than two stitches... simply complete
each additional stitch without completing the last step, then yarn over
and draw through all loops remaining on the hook to cluster them all. |
| EDC |
EXTENDED DOUBLE CROCHET |
Yo, insert hook into
stitch, yo, pull through stitch (3 lps on hk), yo, pull through 1 loop,
(still have 3 lps on hk) yo, pull through 2 lps, (2 lps on hk), yo, pull
through remaining 2 loops. |
| EHDC |
EXTENDED HALF DOUBLE
CROCHET |
Yo, insert hook into
stitch, yo, pull through stitch (3 lps on hk), yo, pull through 1 loop,
(still have 3 lps on hk) yo, pull through remaining 3 loops. |
| ESC |
EXTENDED SINGLE CROCHET |
Insert hook in next
ch, yo, draw a loop through (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through one lp
on the hook (2 loops still on hook), yo, draw through both loops on the
hook. |
| NO ABBREV. |
FASTEN OFF |
Once you complete
your last stitch on a project you will have one loop on your hook.
Cut the yarn leaving about a 4-6" tail to be woven in.
Yarn over, draw the yarn tail completely through the loop, and pull
it tight.
This secures the yarn so the project doesn't unravel.
Now you need to weave in the yarn tail using
a crochet hook or a yarn needle.
The yarn needle is quicker and you can weave the strand in without disturbing
the stitches.
Here's a page that might help:
http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/bl_weave_ends.htm |
| FO |
FINISHED OBJECT |
|
| NO ABBREV. |
FIVE TREBLE BOBBLE |
1. Work five treble crochet into one stitch
leaving the last loop of each treble crochet on the hook.
2. Yarn over and draw through all the loops
on the hook.
More bulky bobbles can be secured with an
exta chain stitch. If this is necessary it would be indicated within
the pattern.
|
| FL |
FRONT LOOP |
Instead of crocheting
in the entire stitch which is both loops on the top of the stitch... you
only catch or go through one of the loops when you do each stitch.
The front loop (fl) is the loop closest to you.
Click
here for photo |
| VARIED ABBREV. |
FRONT POST STITCH |
Insert hook from the front side from right
to left around post of st on previous row, complete the indicated stitch. |
| |
|
|
| FPDC |
FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET
(a/k/a
Front Raised
Double Crochet) |
Yarn over, insert hook from the front side
of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on
a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on
hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2
lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1
lp on hk)
Illustrations
|
| FPHDC |
FRONT POST HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
(a/k/a
Front Raised Half
Double Crochet) |
Yarn over, insert hook from the front side
of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on
a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on
hk)
yo and draw through all three lps
|
| FP TR |
FRONT POST TREBLE |
Yarn over twice, insert hook from the front
side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch
on a previous row;
yo and draw up a lp (4 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2
lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1
lp on hk) |
| NO
ABBREV. |
GAUGE |
Gauge refers to the measurement of stitches
and rows contained in a stitch pattern sample. Always begin your gauge
swatch with the recommended hook size and yarn then adjust the hook
size as needed. Be sure to make your swatch large enough to get a proper
measurement.
To measure the stitch gauge... lay the ruler
horizontally across the work.
Row gauge... lay the ruler vertically across the work.
The measurements of your gauge swatch lets
you know if your gauge meets what is recommended for your pattern. If
it doesn't measure up like the pattern says then you should adjust your
hook size accordingly...
too many stitches in your measurement... switch to a larger hook
too few stitches... switch to a smaller hook
Keep in mind... if your project isn't for a garment or an item that
needs to be the approximate suggested size in the pattern instructions...
then checking the gauge isn't as critical.
Helpful gauge information:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/gauge.htm
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-post_08.html |
| HDC |
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET |
Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch
or space indicated,
yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 3 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over again and draw through all three of the loops on the hook.
Click
here for youtube video
courtesy
of knitwitch.com |
| HDC DEC
a/k/a hdc2tog |
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE |
Work a hdc in the next stitch without completing
the very last step (keep all three loops on hook) , then hdc in the next
stitch without completing the last step. You should have 5 loops on the
hook then yarn over and draw through all the loops. Decrease made. |
| HTR |
HALF TREBLE CROCHET |
Yarn over twice & insert hook in the
stitch indicated.
Yarn over, draw through two loops.
Yarn over, draw through last 3 loops. |
| NO ABBREV. |
IN JOINING |
When you see this, work the indicated stitches
in the same space as the joining stitch on the previous round. |
| IFO |
INVISIBLE
FINISH OFF
An interesting way of finishing off a granny square so there's no bump
on the side of it. |
http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/invisible-finish.htm |
| INC |
INCREASE |
When you increase you are only adding extra
stitches.
Example: If the row you just completed has
12 stitches and you need to add 3 stitches evenly, then you should do
an extra stitch in the 3rd, 6th and 9th stitch to make the pattern even. |
| LSC |
LONG SINGLE CROCHET |
Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw
a loop through (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through both loops on the hook.
Click
here for photo instructions
A Long Single Crochet Stitch
is worked the same as a regular single crochet stitch, except... it
is worked in a stitch on a row below the normal working row. |
| LDC |
LONG DOUBLE CROCHET |
Yarn over and insert your hook into the
stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops
on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through
the last 2 of the loops.
A Long Double Crochet Stitch
is worked the same as a regular double crochet stitch, except... it
is worked in a stitch on a row below the normal working row. |
L DC
not a standard abbrev. |
LINKED DOUBLE CROCHET |
Insert hook in lower
horizontal loop on same stitch,
yarn over, draw loop through,
insert hook in next st on row you are working,
yarn over, draw loop through,
(yarn over, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 2 times. |
| L TR |
LINKED TREBLE |
Insert hook in upper
horizontal loop of last stitch made. Yarn over, draw loop through,
insert hook in lower horizontal loop on same stitch,
yarn over, draw loop through,
insert hook in next st on row you are working,
yarn over, draw loop through,
(yarn over, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
Illustrated
Tutorial
|
| LP(S) |
LOOP(S) |
Loops are a series of chains in a pattern.
For example: 3 chains in a pattern may be referred to as a chain 3 loop
(ch-3 lp) later in the pattern. |
| LP ST |
LOOP STITCH |
Insert the hook in the next st,
grab the working yarn in a clockwise motion from left to right,
looping the working yarn over your finger or a large knitting needle.
Grab the working yarn and draw it through the stitch.
Drop the loop to the back of the crochet fabric.
Yarn over and draw through remaining loops on the hook.
Click
here for loop stitch instructions
|
| LK |
LOVE KNOT |
Ch 1 loosely, sc in the hump on the back
of the ch. |
| MC |
MAIN COLOR |
This simply refers to the main color used
in a pattern. |
| NO ABBREV. |
MARGUERITE STITCH
(a/k/a Star Stitch or Spiked Cluster) |
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| NO ABBREV. |
MOSS STITCH |
Make your foundation chain an odd number
of chains.
Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook. * ch 1, skip
next ch, sc in next ch *. Repeat from * across. Ch 2 (counts as turning
chain and first chain 1). Turn.
Row 2: Skip first sc, * sc in next ch 1
sp, ch 1, skip next sc *. Repeat from * across.
End this row with a sc in the top of the
beg ch 2 of previous row. Ch 2. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 for desired length.
Click
here for photo & instructions
|
| PAT |
PATTERN |
Pat is the abbreviation for "pattern".
Some crochet pattern designers will tell
you to
continue "working in pattern" for
so many stitches
and/or rows. You simply continue the same
stitches
you were doing before until the designer
tells you to work different stitches. |
| P |
PICOT |
Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hk.
(that's it... the picot makes a little bump
in the piece you're crocheting) |
| PM |
PLACE MARKER |
This means you need to mark the indicated
stitch. Use a short strand of a contrasting color yarn or a split ring
marker... even a paper clip or latch pin will work. Just put either of
these around the stitch you are indicated to mark and then continue with
the pattern. The instructions should tell you when to reposition or remove
the marker. |
| PC |
POPCORN |
The standard popcorn stitch is worked as
follows:
5 dc in next ch, drop lp from hook, insert
hook in first st of 5-dc group, pick up dropped lp, draw through st, ch
1. Then you can pop the popcorn to the right or wrong side of the work
as needed.
Click
here for illustrated instructions
Hass
Design has great video instructions... click here! |
| PS OR Puff St |
PUFF STITCH |
Yo, insert hk in next st, yo, draw up 1/2"
long lp, (yo, insert hk in same st, yo, draw up 1/2" long lp) 2 times,
yo draw through first 7 lps on hk, ch 1. |
| REM |
REMAINING |
|
| REP |
REPEAT |
|
| REV HDC |
REVERSE HALF DOUBLE |
YO, Insert hk in next st to the right, draw
up a lp (3 lps on hk), yo, draw through all 3 lps. |
| REV SC |
REVERSE SINGLE
CROCHET (a/k/a CRAB STITCH) |
A reverse single crochet is worked from left
to right; whereas a regular single crochet stitch is worked from right
to left. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn
over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn
over and draw through both of the loops on your hook. This stitch takes
a bit of practice but the outcome is well worth the effort.
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| NO ABBREV. |
RICE STITCH
(a/k/a BULLION STITCH
a/k/a ROLL STITCH) |
See Bullion Stitch above. |
| NO ABBREV. |
ROLL STITCH
(a/k/a BULLION STITCH
a/k/a RICE STITCH) |
Roll st
20: Wrap the thread 20 times around the hook, bring up a loop through
sc, thread over hook and draw through the coil on the hook, keep roll
straight, thread over and draw through loop on hook. Repeat this for
each roll.
See Bullion
Stitch above.
JoAnne Birkenfeld
has tips on the Roll/Bullion Stitch:
http://home.comcast.net/~gandal195/LetsRoll.html |
| RND(S) |
ROUND(S) |
The term "round" is used when a
pattern calls for working in a circle instead of a straight row. |
| NO ABBREV. |
RUFFLING CROCHET |
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| VARIED ABBREV. |
SHELL STITCH |
A Shell Stitch just means that more than
one stitch (such as a double crochet) is worked in the same space.
Example:
If a pattern calls for a 5 dc shell then
you work 5 dc into the specified stitch.
If a pattern calls for a 9 tr shell then
you work 9 tr into the specified stitch.
|
| NO ABBREV. |
SIMPLE RUFFLE |
To add a simple ruffled edge to a project...
attach yarn in any stitch, sc in same st, * ch 3, sc in next st. Repeat
from * around. Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in ends. |
| SC |
SINGLE CROCHET |
Insert your hook
into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop.
(You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both
of the loops on your hook.
Click
here for illustrated instructions
Click
here for youtube video
courtesy of knitwitch.com
|
| SC DEC
a/k/a Sc2Tog |
SINGLE CROCHET DECREASE
(a/k/a SINGLE CROCHET NEXT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER) |
Insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, (two
lps on hk), insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook), YO and
draw through all 3 lps.
Click
here for photo illustrations |
SC3TOG
a/k/a ScDec3Tog |
SINGLE CROCHET THREE STITCHES
TOGETHER |
Insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, (two
lps on hk),
insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook),
insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (4 lps on hook)
YO and draw through all 4 lps.
|
| (SC over ring) |
SINGLE CROCHET
OVER RING |
Working over ring, holding yarn in left hand
behind ring, insert hook under/inside ring, yo, draw up a lp to the top
of the ring, yo, draw through both lps on hk.
NOTE: This stitch is used in projects that
require plastic or metal rings.
You can also crochet over a ring made from
chains. Just chain as many as you'd like to use, join with a sl st to
form the ring and begin doing the Sc over ring stitch.
Use metal rings (the size of your choice)
and this stitch to make Photo Christmas Ornaments. Once you have the
ring filled with stitches, you can do 3dc in each sc to form a wavy
edge. Add a string to hang it and you have a cute ornament. To add the
photo, trim the photo to size and tape or hot glue it to the back of
the ornament.
Click
here for photo instructions |
SC PS
or
SC Puff St |
SINGLE CROCHET PUFF STITCH |
Yo, pull up loop 4 times, 9 loops on hook,
yo, pull thru 8 loops, yo, pull thru 2 loops, push puff to front of work,
work next st in your pattern.
Click
here for a pattern using the single crochet puff stitch. |
| SK |
SKIP |
Skip the indicated stitches. |
SL KNOT
(not a standard abbreviation) |
SLIP KNOT |
To begin to crochet you first need to make
a slip knot:
With the palm of your hand facing you--place
the end of the yarn across the palm of your hand from right to left and
back around to cross over your palm again laying it across the end of
the first strand of yarn. Now reach under both strands of yarn (from top
to bottom) and pull up the longest strand. Insert your crochet hook into
this loop and tighten to secure the knot.
|
SL ST
(I've also seen this abbreviated
as SS) |
SLIP STITCH |
Insert your hook into the space indicated,
yarn over and draw through the stitch and the loop on your hook. |
| SP(S) |
SPACE(S) |
When a pattern refers to spaces (sp or sps)
it means to crochet into a certain space on the previous row instead
of crocheting directly into a stitch.
|
| NO ABBREV. |
SPIKED CLUSTER |
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| NO ABBREV. |
STAR FILET STITCH |
Click
here for photo illustrations |
| NO ABBREV. |
STAR STITCH
(a/k/a Marguerite Stitch or Spiked Cluster) |
Click
here for illustrated instructions |
| ST(S) |
STITCH(ES) |
|
| TOG |
TOGETHER |
When you see the abbreviation "tog"
in a pattern you will be instructed to work a decrease over the indicated
stitches. |
TR
or
TC |
TREBLE CROCHET
(Also known as Triple Crochet) |
Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into
the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (4 loops on
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops.
Click
here for youtube video
courtesy
of knitwitch.com
|
| TR DEC
a/k/a tr2tog |
TREBLE DECREASE |
(this is already listed on this page as TREBLE
NEXT TWO STS TOG but I had a viewer ask about a treble decrease so I'm
listing this stitch again in different terms.) Work a treble in the next stitch (without completing the last step) Work a treble in the next stitch (without completing the last step) Now yarn over and draw through all loops on the hook. |
TR2TOG
a/k/a tr dec |
TREBLE NEXT
TWO STITCHES TOGETHER |
Yo twice, insert hk in next st, yo &
draw through lp, yo & draw through 2 lps, yo & draw through 2
lps, (2 lps on hk)yo twice, insert hk in next st, yo & draw through
lp, yo & draw through 2 lps, yo & draw through 2 lps, (3 lps on
hk)yo and draw through all 3 lps. |
| TR-SPL |
TREBLE-SPLIT |
Work 1 treble in
stitch, then 1 double crochet through 2 threads on the side of the treble. |
| TR-Y |
TREBLE-Y |
Work 1 treble in
stitch, chain 1, then work 1 double through 2 threads on the side of the
treble. |
| NO ABBREV. |
TRINITY
STITCH |
Row 1: sc in second
from hook,
insert hook in same ch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next ch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO & draw through all 4 loops on hook,
* ch 1, insert hook in same ch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next ch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook,
repeat from * across,
sc in last stitch.
Row 2 : ch 1, turn.
sc in first sc & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next stitch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook,
* ch 1, insert hook in same stitch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next stitch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO & draw through all 4 loops on hook,
repeat from * across,
sc in same sc as last stitch.
Repeat Row 2 until
desired length.
Click here for photo
instructions:
http://yarntomato.com/tutorials/trinity-stitch/
Click here for a
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6ZmQ_KoNm8 |
| TP TR |
TRIPLE TREBLE |
YO 4 times, insert hk in next st,
yo, draw lp through (6 lps on hk), [yo, draw through 2 lps] 5 times. |
| TDC |
TUNISIAN DOUBLE CROCHET |
Click
here for instructions. |
| TSS |
TUNISIAN SIMPLE STITCH |
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here for instructions. |
| V-ST |
V-STITCH |
(Dc, ch 1, dc) in next st or ch sp. |
| NO ABBREV. |
WORK EVEN |
Keep working the
same stitches (or stitch pattern)
as before keeping the same number of stitches until the piece is the size
indicated. |
| YO |
YARN OVER |
(Take the yarn over the hook
the number of times specified in the pattern. If the pattern just says
yarn over then you only do it once.) |
