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Crochet Term |
Abbreviation |
Meaning |
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afghan |
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A blanket or lap robe. |
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afghan stitch |
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A bad marriage of knitting and crocheting
techniques that utilizes the worst characteristics of each. Also
called "Tunisian Crochet". Made in a fashion similar to crochet with a
single knitting needle which has a hook on the end of it. |
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approx |
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Approximately |
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asterisk(s) |
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* ----- * Star-like punctuation marks that set
off a definite set of instructions. |
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ball |
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A way in which manufacturers packages or threads
yarn for sale. |
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batch number |
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The serial number of a "dye lot". A way of
telling if all of the balls or skeins of thread or yarn were dyed at the
same time and are the exact same color. |
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beg |
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begin, beginner, or beginning. |
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back loop |
bk lp / blo |
Work your stitch(s) in the back loops of the
stitches only. |
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block(s) |
bl(s) |
block or square. Occasionally may be used
as back loop |
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boucle |
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A type of yarn that has small nubs or loops in
it spaced at regular intervals |
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back post |
bp |
Work your stitch(s) around the post of the
stitch(s) inserting your hook. |
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brackets |
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[ ----- ] Brackets are used to set off a
sequence of instructions. Sometimes the set is to be done in one
location. If a number follows the brackets, the directions within the
brackets are to be repeated over and over the number of times specified by
the number that follows them. |
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chain stitch |
ch(s) |
A type of stitch |
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cluster(s) |
cl |
A group of stitches representing a distinct
element of design, usually made in one location. |
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centimeter(s) |
cm |
A metric measurement. |
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cone |
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A way in which manufacturers sometimes package
yarn or thread for sale. |
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-cord |
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Preceded by a number such as 4- or 6-. It means
the number of strands that were wound together to form the thread. |
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Crab st |
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Single crochet stitch worked from left to right
instead of in the usual right -to-left direction. Sometimes also
referred to as "reverse single crochet". |
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double crochet |
dc |
A type of stitch. |
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dc next 2 sts tog |
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single double crochet decrease |
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decrease |
dec |
To make fewer stitches by crocheting stitches
together or leaving stitches unstitched. |
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direction(s) |
dir(s) |
The written instructions in a pattern. |
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dtr |
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double treble crochet stitch |
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dye lot number |
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Used to denote a quantity of yarn or thread that
was all dyed the same color at the same time. Because color may vary
from one dye lot to another, it is imperative that all the thread or yarn
for a project be purchased at one time from the same dye lot. |
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each |
ea |
Every one of two or more considered separately. |
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est |
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established |
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even |
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Without increases or decrease. |
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fingering yarn |
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Class A yarn. A light-weight yarn |
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foundation chain |
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A length of chain stitches made at the beginning
of a piece. |
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fp |
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front post |
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ft lp |
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front loop |
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gauge |
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The number of stitches and rows in a square
piece of crochet. |
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gm(s) |
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gram(s) |
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gp(s) |
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group(s) |
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hank |
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A way in which manufacturers package or "put up"
yarn and thread for sale. |
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hdc |
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half double crochet stitch |
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hk |
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hook |
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inc |
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increase |
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incl |
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inclusive |
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in(s) |
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inch(es) |
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ins |
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instructions |
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inst |
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instructions |
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k |
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knit stitch |
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lp(s) |
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loop(s) |
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lst |
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first |
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M |
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motif |
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matte |
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A dull finish without gloss or shine |
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medallion |
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A piece of crochet work, such as a circle or a
square, many of which make up a completed project. |
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Mercerized thread |
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Thread that has been treated by a chemical
process to make it glossy and stronger. |
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motif |
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A repeated figure of recurrent design used as
decoration. |
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mtpl(s) |
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multiple(s) |
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nub |
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Blobs, slubs, or nerds of material in a thread
or yarn that give it an interesting textured effect. |
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O |
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yarn over hook |
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odd |
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A number not divisible by 2 |
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ombre |
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A term used to describe yarns which are dyed in
multi-colored or multi-shaded hues and tones. |
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oz |
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ounce |
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p |
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purl stitch |
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parentheses |
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( ----- ) Often followed by a number.
Sometimes the directions within the parentheses are to done all in the same
place in the next stitch. |
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pat(s) |
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pattern(s) |
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pat st |
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pattern stitch |
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patt |
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pattern or pattern stitch |
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pc |
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picot |
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PC |
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popcorn stitch |
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pearl cotton |
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A loosely twisted Mercerized cotton thread.
It has a high gloss and good wearing characteristics. |
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ply |
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A verb meaning to twist strands together |
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-ply |
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The number of threads that are twisted together
to form a single strand of yarn. For example, 4-ply knitting worsted
or 8-ply cord. |
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pop |
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popcorn stitch |
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post |
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stitch |
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prev |
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previous |
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PS |
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puff stitch |
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rem |
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remain(ing) |
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rep |
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repeat |
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rnd(s) |
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round(s) |
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rpt |
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repeat |
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single crochet |
sc / dc |
A type of stitch. |
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sc next 2 sts tog |
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A type of decrease, a single crochet decrease |
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skein |
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A way in which manufacturers package yarn for
sale. Most skeins are intended to be used from the inside out. |
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skip |
sk / skp |
To skip a stitch. |
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slip loop |
sl lp |
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slip stitch |
sl st(s) |
A type of stitch. |
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sport-weight yarn |
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Class B yarn. A medium-weight yarn. |
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space(s) |
sp(s) |
The area created by chain stitches or between
stitches. |
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s s |
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slip stitch |
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starting chain |
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The length of chain stitches made at the
starting of a piece. |
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st(s) |
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stitch(s) |
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t-ch |
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turning chain |
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tog |
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together |
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tr |
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triple crochet stitch |
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treble |
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triple |
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tr tr |
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triple triple crochet stitch |
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Tunisian crochet |
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afghan stitch |
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worsted yarn |
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4-ply yarn that has been twisted. |
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worsted-weight yarn |
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Class C yarn. A heavy-weight yarn used for
sweaters and novelty projects. |
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yo |
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yarn over the hook |
