Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK)
Double Crochet / Treble Crochet
US terms: Double Crochet (dc)
UK terms: Treble Crochet (tr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with one crossbar on the stem.
How-to:
We yarn over the thread...
Multiple stitches
Multiple stitches
This is usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with the number of crossbars on the stem corresponding to the number of times the thread is wound over.
A...
Post Double Crochet (US) / Treble (UK)
This post is a part of a bigger article, so check it out here: Post Stitches.
Below you can see abbreviations, which you will find in written crochet patterns:
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Popcorn Stitch
Popcorn stitch
The popcorn stitch forms a raised bubble made of double crochet stitches.
It’s similar to bobble and puff stitches, but not the same.
This is usually marked by...
Post Single Crochet (US) / Double Crochet (UK)
This post is a part of a bigger article, so check it out here: Post Stitches.
Abbreviations:
US terms: FPSC (front post single crochet) & BPSC (back post single...
Crab stitch
Crab stitch
The crab stitch got its name from the direction in which we crochet it. We do this in the opposite way of basic crochet, that is not...
Standing Stitch
Have you ever heard of standing stitch? It's a great technique for all of you, who like their projects nice and clean.
STANDING STITCH IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TURNING CHAIN
What is...
Double Treble (US) / Triple Treble (UK)
Double Treble / Triple Treble
US terms: Double Treble (dtr)
UK terms: Triple Treble (tr tr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with three crossbars on the stem.
How-to:
We yarn over the...
Post Stitches
Front post and back post stitches are useful for creating texture in crochet, so it's a must-learn for ambitious crocheters. This technique is easy to learn, but creates...
Treble (US) / Double Treble (UK)
Treble (US) / Double Treble (UK)
US terms: Treble or Triple Crochet (trc)
UK terms: Double Treble (dtr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with two crossbars on the stem.
How-to:
We yarn...
Bobble stitch
Bobble stitch
Otherwise known as a pompom stitch.
Similar to the popcorn and puff stitch, but not the same.
This is usually marked by a symbol which is similar to flower...
Chain stitch
Chain Stitch
US terms: chain stitch (ch)
UK terms: chain stitch (ch)
This is marked by a small circle, ellipse or a dot.
A foundation chain starts off most crochet projects and...
Magic loop
Magic loop
Also known as a magic circle, magic ring (MR) or adjustable ring.
This is usually marked by a large closed circle or a spiral.
The magic loop...
Slip Stitch
Slip Stitch
US terms: slip stitch (sl. st.)
UK terms: slip stitch (ss)
Usually marked by a dot or a short dash.
As it’s also called a closing stitch, there is frequent...
Half double (US) / Half treble (UK)
Half Double Crochet / Half Treble Crochet
US terms: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
UK terms: Half Treble (htr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol.
How-to:
We yarn over the thread, insert the hook...
Turning chain
Turning chain
The turning chain takes the place of the first stitch in a row. We make it in order to secure the right height of the row which...
Single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)
Single Crochet / Double Crochet
US terms: Single Crochet (sc)
UK terms: Double Crochet (dc)
Usually marked by a plus-shaped symbol + or the letter x.
How-to:
We insert the hook in the...
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