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Understanding Crochet Patterns and Abbreviations

March 15, 2021

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.


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March 15, 20211 found this helpful
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That means to do that same stitch for rows 5 thru 9 and the other is the same stitch for rows 18 thru 21.

 
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March 22, 2016

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.

Crochet hook resting on striped crocheted blanket

March 30, 2011

I am trying to crochet a ponchini. What does this mean? (5 ch-3 sps)

 
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November 5, 2018

I am crocheting a Christmas elf hat, the instruction read Rd 6: Ch2, 1 hdc in the same space as ch2, (hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st) x3 hdc in last stitch =24

Continue in same pattern increasing the number of HDC by 3 in each successive row thru row 11 ending with 39 stitches. My question is the increase, is it an increase stitch, or just adding 3 extra stitches in the row?

Thank you for your help.

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January 25, 2018

I have found a pattern for a crocheted Timon, it was in Spanish. When I translated it the abbreviations did not translate. I have found most of them by Googling. However, there is an instruction that I have never seen before. Can you tell me what this means?

Row 6 to 11. Weave the (30sc).

Thank you for your time.

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November 3, 2016

What does it mean when a crochet pattern round ends with "mark decreases"?


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January 15, 2016

The pattern says at the end of the row, join with slip stitch RST. What does RST mean?


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March 28, 2018

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.


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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.

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Single crochet in the next 4 or 5 stitches, depending on what size you are making. You then skip the next 13 stitches. 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.

 

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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.

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I tried finding DRS in abbreviations but I was not able to. Here is what I would suggest. Scan or make a very clear photo of that pattern giving us a shot of above and below and post it. That might help.

 
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December 13, 2018

What does it mean when a crochet pattern has -10 (sc) (30)rd?


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August 12, 2016

How do you do a Cr Dcfp? I know what Dcfp means, but what does Cr mean?


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March 30, 2011

What does this mean: Ch1, sc in end of next row, *2sc in end of each next 2 rows?

By sumr from CA

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March 30, 20110 found this helpful

Ch1, sc in end of next row, *2sc in end of each next 2 rows.
Are you binding off something that has been crochet? If so:
Chain 1 then single crochet in the end of the row, 2 single crochet in the end of the next 2 rows then repeat from the * until completed.

 

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March 30, 20110 found this helpful

Since you didn't mention knitting, I'm assuming you aren't knitting. These instructions are not uncommon in a crochet pattern. Here's the translation.

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At the end of the next row you work, chain 1 then single crochet one stitch.
At the end of each of the next 2 rows, work 2 single crochet in the last stitch.

If you're still confused send me a message via ThrifyFun and I'll try to explain it better.

Have fun!

 
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August 31, 2019

I have already done a single crochet across the row and now they what me to do this on the next row, ch1 turn.


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March 17, 2019

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.

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January 18, 2017

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?


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May 17, 2011

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.

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May 17, 20110 found this helpful
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SS, stands for slip stitch.

 
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May 5, 2019

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.

Understanding Crochet Instructions - circle of crochet stitches
 

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