I am crocheting a snuggle bunny and the two instructions:
#5. -9. Sc one round (24)
#18. -21. Sc one round. (12)
I do not understand the -9 & -21 in the pattern.
That means to do that same stitch for rows 5 thru 9 and the other is the same stitch for rows 18 thru 21.
When working on a crochet pattern you will need to know a variety of crochet stitch abbreviations to follow the instructions. This is a page about basic crochet abbreviations chart.
The instructions read: ch 19sc second st sc next 17 then it has (18sts) ch 1 turn sc in front loop next 17sts (18sts) ch 1 turn sc next 4 sts miss next 13 then it has (5 sts) ch 1 turn Dec 1sc in next 2 Drs (4sts). What does this mean? I am confused.
The parentheses are for different sizes. The first row you chain 19 stitches. Then you a single crochet in the second chain. You skip the first chain. Sc in every stitch. Thereafter. Thats the first row. Chain 1 and turn your work around. You single crochet in the front loop of every stitch in that row. Chain 1 and turn the work around again.
I am a bit confused as to the last part. You need to decrease 1 stitch. I am not sure what a drs abbreviation is. Maybe someone can help on the last part.
The second part means you are going to decrease (DEC) one stitch by skipping one, and continuing on. Then it's 4 stitches and miss "skip" 13 and do 4 on the end. This might be for a floral pattern with such a long skip. That 4 then 13 then 4 gives you that 18 you began with.
What does the crochet term "ss" mean? I have a pattern I am working on and the ss term is used with no explanation. My pattern did not provide a guide. It has something to do with the popcorn stitch, but that is all I know.
By Kate H.
What is the meaning of the Spanish crochet abbreviation "pd" and "cd"?
examples:
Vuelta 5: (1pd, 3pb)x7
Vuelta 6: (4pb, 1cd)x5
pd is treble crochet: punto alto doble
cd could either be: slip stitch or chain (cadeneta)
From the instructions, I think the cd means chain.
A Spanish friend gave me the following information:
pd = treble crochet
cd = chain (usually)
pb = single crochet
You can also Google Spanish to English translation and get several sites.
I have a Magic circle with 18 sts. The next instruction says: " * 2dc, 2dc in next st; repeat from * to end (24 sts)". I am a beginner and don't understand how to do the above and end up with 24 sts.
I am crocheting an infant's Christmas elf hat and the instructions read:
Rd 2: Ch2 1 hdc. in same space as ch2.
(hdc. on next stitch, 2 hdc. in next st) x3, hdc in last stitch = 12
What does x3 after the parentheses mean?
This is what my instructions say: ch 3 *skip next dc. Dcfp around post of next dc, then dcfp around post of skipped dc- Cr dcfp made. 1 dc in sp between last dc and the next dc (inc made). I understand everything up to 1 dc in sp between. 
Thank you.
dc is double crochet
You have made your increase in the work you did before the 1 dc in the space between. Since you have the increase, there will be a space for you to work that double crochet in.
I have already done a single crochet across the row and now they what me to do this on the next row, ch1 turn.
What does it mean to: sl st into first spc. Make beg. bobble, etc. I know it reads slip stitch into first (???). etc. How is this done? It is a child's purse, rated easy and I am a new crocheter.
Thank you for your help.
My pattern says "work for 0 (1-0-1) round". I've made 20 of these hats and ignored that line. Now I'm super curious. What does that mean?
The 0 is what you do for the first round. The numbers within the parentheses are what you do for the second, third and fourth rounds, respectively.
It shows the number of rounds you must do 0 rounds for the first size. The size you did must have been one of the sizes that required 0 rounds to be done that way if not your pattern would not have worked out. It is probably not a good idea to igore a part of the pattern it worked out this time buthe you may not be as lucky next time.
