How to Read Crochet Patterns
| Abbreviation | |
| 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 |