How to Read Crochet Patterns

Abbreviation
Description
ch chain stitch
ch- refers to chain or space previously made: e.g., ch-1 space
ch-sp chain space, the space made by the chain
dc double crochet
dec decrease/decreases/decreasing
hdc half double crochet
inc increase/increases/increasing
lp(s) loops
MC main color
pm place marker
rep repeat(s)
rnd(s) round(s)
sc single crochet
sk skip
sl st slip sitich
sp(s) space(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble crochet
yo yarn over