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 |