Crochet Instructions

CROCHET BASICS

Crochet Abbreviations
and Stitch Instructions
NOTE: I have written these instructions for the crocheter who has never tried these
stitches.
Therefore, in most cases, I have gone into detail about how many loops are left on the
hook after
each step in hopes to make learning the stitches a bit easier.

STITCH
ABBREVIATION INSTRUCTIONS
NAME
NO ABBREV. AFGHAN Special hooks are used that are much longer than ordinary
STITCH hooks to make room for the large number of stitches. It is very
important to check the number of stitches on the hook at the
Also known end of each row from right to left, because it is very easy to sk
as: the last st at the end of the row.
NOTE: The right side of the work is always facing you.
Afghan
crochet Step 1: Make a base chain with the required number of stitches
Afghan (no extra turning chain). Insert hook in 2nd ch from hk and draw
stitch through a lp. Leave this lp on the hook. Pull a lp through each ch,
Tricot leaving them on the hk, to the end of the row.
crochet
Hook Step 2: Work the return row from left to right. Do not turn the
knitting work. YO and draw lp through the first lp on the hk. YO and
Railroad draw lp through the next 2 lps on the hook. Continue drawing
knitting through 2 lps to end of row. ~Return Row~
Crochet
knit Step 3: Do not turn the work. Work from right to left. Skip the
Tunis first vertical lp formed at the edge of the work in previous row.
crochet Insert hk from right to left behind the next vertical lp. Yo and
 Shepherd's draw yarn through the vertical lp. Leave this lp on hook.
knitting Continue in this way to end. make sure you do not sk the last
vertical lp on left-handed side of work.

Repeat Steps 2 & 3 till project is desired length.

Illustrated instructions

Basic Instructions - Illustrated

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

Heritage Shoppe has another tutorial:

http://www.heritageshoppe.com/heritage/stitches/tunisian.html

Click here

Wikipedia, Tunisian Crochet is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet
BL BACK LOOP Instead of crocheting in the entire stitch which is both loops
on the top of the stitch... you only catch or go through one of the loops when
you do each stitch.
The back loop (bl) is the loop farthest from you.

Click here for photo

VARIED ABBREVIATIONS BACK POST STITCH Insert hook from the back
side from right to left around post of st on previous row, complete the
indicated stitch.

BPDC BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET Yarn over, insert hook from the back
side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a
previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

Illustrations
BPHDC

BACK POST HALF DOUBLE CROCHET

Yarn over, insert hook from the back side of the work right to left around
the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through all three lps

BP TR BACK POST TREBLE

Yarn over twice, insert hook from the back side of the work right to left
around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and draw up a lp (4 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

NO ABBREV.

BEAD STITCH

a/k/a Berry Stitch

Insert hook in st indicated, yo and pull up lp, (holding back last lp on hook, yo
and pull through first lp on hook only) 3 times, yo and pull through both lps
on hook.

http://www.crochetmemories.com/crochet4.php

BEADED CH BEADED CHAIN STITCH With beads already threaded onto

the yarn/thread...
Pull up one bead then chain 1. BEG BEGINNING Beg is used in crochet
patterns to let you know what part of the pattern you are working on. NO
ABBREV. Block Stitch
a/k/a Diagonal Stitch
a/k/a Crazy Stitch
a/k/a Crazy Shell
You can find wonderful photo illustrated tutorials
on the following pages:
http://crochet.about.com/library/blcrazyst.htm
http://www.crochetcabana.com/stitches/diag-box-st.htm

You can make numerous items using this stitch...

http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/april9.html

http://www.crochetnmore.com/haleysdiagonalcape.htm

NO ABBREV.

BROOMSTICK LACE

This stitch is illustrated in the Broomstick Lace Afghan Square pattern.

Broomstick Lace is done with a large knitting needle or broomstick.

Using a crochet hook the loops are made one at a time and then placed onto
the broomstick needle. Loops are worked off of the broomstick needle by
removing them in sets and crocheting into them.

Broomstick lace can be altered to suite your taste. Instead of doing 4 loops
per section you might want to do 5. Use your imagination. Just remember... if
you pull off 4 loops (like in the square pattern) you must do 4 stitches into
those loops. If you pull off 5 loops you must do 5 stitches into the loops, etc.

Click here for illustrated instructions

NO ABBREV. BULLION STITCH

(a/k/a ROLL STITCH
a/k/a RICE STITCH) Yo 5 times, insert hk in next st, yo, draw lp through st
and all 6 lps on hk. Ch 1.

Variation Bullion Stitch :

Yo 5 times, insert hk in next st, yo, draw lp through st, yo and all 7 lps on hk.
Ch 1.

This stitch has endless variations...

click here for stitch photo

More info at Annie's Attic

JoAnne Birkenfeld has tips on the Roll/Bullion Stitch:
http://home.comcast.net/~gandal195/LetsRoll.html

CH CHAIN

With the slip knot on your hook, yarn over and draw through the loop that is
already on your hook. Continue this for how many chains you need to begin
your project.

The first row of a crochet project begins with a series of chain stitches.
Always work in the second chain from the hook for a single crochet.
Always work in the third chain from the hook for a half double crochet.
Always work in the fourth chain from the hook for a double crochet.
Always work in the fifth chain from the hook for a treble crochet.

When working into the chain you can either insert your hook under the top
strand of each chain (the method most people use) or into the back ridge,
"the hump", of each chain (sometimes referred to as camel crochet).

Click here for illustrated instructions.

CH-1 SP CHAIN 1 SPACE Patterns sometimes refer to a chain space.. it can

be chain 1 or any number/series of chains.
Ch-1 sp is the same as chain one space.
Ch2-sp is the same as chain two space.
etc.
Example: If a pattern says "sc in next ch-1 sp" then you do a single crochet
in the next chain one space (the next space where you previously chained
one). Work the stitch into the hole below the chain... not directly into the
chain itself. CH-8 LP CHAIN-8 LOOP

Working from bottom of pattern:

Twist ch-8 lps, starting with first skipped ch-8 on starting ch, working
vertically across ch-8 lps to last row, fold first ch-8 lp left to right forming
a loop. With crochet hook, draw next ch-8 lp through, twisting left over
right. Continue working in this manner across to last row. Secure last loop
with bobby pin or clothes pin. Repeat this procedure on each ch-8 lp across.
CL CLUSTER There are variations of the cluster stitch but basically it means
there is more than one stitch clustered together. As an example: If you
were doing a 3 double crochet cluster you would do each double crochet
without completing the last step (you would have 2 loops on the hook after
the first dc, 3 loops on the hook after the second dc and 4 loops on the hook
when all three dcs are completed. Then you yarn over and draw through all of
the loops. That is what "Clusters" the stitch.

Click here for illustrated instructions of another version

CC CONTRASTING COLOR This simply refers to a color used in a pattern.

CROSS OVER SHELLS Click here for illustrated instructions. CR DC
CROSSED DOUBLE CROCHET Skip a stitch, work a double crochet in the
next stitch, then back up and work a double crochet in the skipped stitch.
This "crosses" the two doubles.
CR ST CROSS STITCH Ch number indicated in pattern , dc in 4th ch from
hk, sk next ch, dc in next ch; working over dc just made, dc in skipped ch.

DEC DECREASE There are several variations of decrease stitches.

Decreasing can be done by one of two methods...
1) skipping stitches
2) do two or more stitches within one step of completion then draw through
all loops on hook:
DNT DO NOT TURN DC DOUBLE CROCHET

Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through the last 2 of the loops.

Click here for youtube video

courtesy of knitwitch.com

DC DEC

a/k/a dc2tog

DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE Work a dc in the next stitch

withoutcompleting the very last step (leave the last two loops on the hook),
thendc in the next stitch without completing the last step. You should
havethree loops on the hook then yarn over and draw through all the loops.
Decrease made. DBL SHELL DOUBLE SHELL STITCH (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2,
2 dc) in next st or ch sp. DTR DOUBLE TREBLE Yarn over three times, then
insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a
loop. (You should have five loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through
two loops. (You should have four loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw
through two loops. (You should have three loops on your hook.) Yarn over and
draw through two loops. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over
and draw through two loops. (2Dtr Cl) 2-STITCH DOUBLE TREBLE CLUSTER
Omitting the last step of each dtr, dtr in the first stitch,
dtr in the second stitch, YO, draw through all 3 lps on hook.

THE UNABBREVIATED INSTRUCTIONS:

Begin your first Double Treble:

Yarn over three times,
insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have five loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have four loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have three loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have two loops on your hook.)
Do not finish this stitch... you should leave the two loops on your hook

Begin your next Double Treble:

Yarn over three times,
insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 6 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 5 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 4 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops. (You should have 3 loops on your hook.)
Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.

NOTE: You can cluster more than two stitches... simply complete each additional stitch
without completing the last step, then yarn over and draw through all loops remaining on
the hook to cluster them all.

EDC EXTENDED DOUBLE CROCHET Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull
through stitch (3 lps on hk), yo, pull through 1 loop, (still have 3 lps on hk) yo,
pull through 2 lps, (2 lps on hk), yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. EHDC
EXTENDED HALF DOUBLE CROCHET Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull
through stitch (3 lps on hk), yo, pull through 1 loop, (still have 3 lps on hk) yo,
pull through remaining 3 loops.
ESC EXTENDED SINGLE CROCHET Insert hook in next ch, yo, draw a loop
through (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through one lp on the hook (2 loops still
on hook), yo, draw through both loops on the hook.

NO ABBREV. FASTEN OFF

Once you complete your last stitch on a project you will have one loop on
your hook.
Cut the yarn leaving about a 4-6" tail to be woven in.
Yarn over, draw the yarn tail completely through the loop, and pull it tight.
This secures the yarn so the project doesn't unravel.
Now you need to weave in the yarn tail using a crochet hook or a yarn needle.
The yarn needle is quicker and you can weave the strand in without
disturbing the stitches.
Here's a page that might help:
Click here

FO FINISHED OBJECT NO ABBREV. FIVE TREBLE BOBBLE 1. Work five

treble crochet into one stitch leaving the last loop of each treble crochet on
the hook.
2. Yarn over and draw through all the loops on the hook.

More bulky bobbles can be secured with an exta chain stitch. If this is
necessary it would be indicated within the pattern.

FL FRONT LOOP Instead of crocheting in the entire stitch which is both

loops on the top of the stitch... you only catch or go through one of the loops
when you do each stitch.
The front loop (fl) is the loop closest to you.

Click here for photo

VARIED ABBREV. FRONT POST STITCH Insert hook from the front side
from right to left around post of st on previous row, complete the indicated
stitch. FPDC

FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET

(a/k/a
Front Raised
Double Crochet)

Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around
the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)
Illustrations

FPHDC

FRONT POST HALF DOUBLE CROCHET

(a/k/a
Front Raised Half
Double Crochet)

Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around
the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through all three lps

FP TR FRONT POST TREBLE

Yarn over twice, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left
around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;

yo and draw up a lp (4 lps on hk)

yo and draw through two lps (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

NO ABBREV. GAUGE

Gauge refers to the measurement of stitches and rows contained in a stitch

pattern sample. Always begin your gauge swatch with the recommended hook
size and yarn then adjust the hook size as needed. Be sure to make your
swatch large enough to get a proper measurement.
To measure the stitch gauge... lay the ruler horizontally across the work.
Row gauge... lay the ruler vertically across the work.

The measurements of your gauge swatch lets you know if your gauge meets
what is recommended for your pattern. If it doesn't measure up like the
pattern says then you should adjust your hook size accordingly...
too many stitches in your measurement... switch to a larger hook
too few stitches... switch to a smaller hook

Keep in mind... if your project isn't for a garment or an item that needs to be the
approximate suggested size in the pattern instructions... then checking the gauge isn't as
critical.

Helpful gauge information:

http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/gauge.htm

http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-post_08.html

HDC HALF DOUBLE CROCHET Yarn over and insert your hook into the
stitch or space indicated,
yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 3 loops on your hook.) Yarn over
again and draw through all three of the loops on the hook.

Click here for youtube video

courtesy of knitwitch.com

HDC DEC

a/k/a hdc2tog

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE Work a hdc in the next stitch without
completing the very last step (keep all three loops on hook) , then hdc in the
next stitch without completing the last step. You should have 5 loops on the
hook then yarn over and draw through all the loops. Decrease made. HTR
HALF TREBLE CROCHET Yarn over twice & insert hook in the stitch
indicated.
Yarn over, draw through two loops.
Yarn over, draw through last 3 loops. NO ABBREV. IN JOINING When you
see this, work the indicated stitches in the same space as the joining stitch
on the previous round. IFO INVISIBLE FINISH OFF
An interesting way of finishing off a granny square so there's no bump on
the side of it. http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/invisible-finish.htm
INC INCREASE

When you increase you are only adding extra stitches.

Example: If the row you just completed has 12 stitches and you need to add
3 stitches evenly, then you should do an extra stitch in the 3rd, 6th and 9th
stitch to make the pattern even.

LSC LONG SINGLE CROCHET Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw a
loop through (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through both loops on the hook.

Click here for photo instructions

A Long Single Crochet Stitch is worked the same as a regular single crochet
stitch, except... it is worked in a stitch on a row below the normal working
row.

LDC LONG DOUBLE CROCHET

Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through the last 2 of the loops.

A Long Double Crochet Stitch is worked the same as a regular double

crochet stitch, except... it is worked in a stitch on a row below the normal
working row.

L DC
not a standard abbrev. LINKED DOUBLE CROCHET Insert hook in lower
horizontal loop on same stitch,
yarn over, draw loop through,
insert hook in next st on row you are working,
yarn over, draw loop through,
(yarn over, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 2 times. L TR LINKED
TREBLE

Insert hook in upper horizontal loop of last stitch made. Yarn over, draw loop
through,
insert hook in lower horizontal loop on same stitch,
yarn over, draw loop through,
insert hook in next st on row you are working,
yarn over, draw loop through,
(yarn over, draw loop through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

Illustrated Tutorial

LP(S) LOOP(S) Loops are a series of chains in a pattern.

For example: 3 chains in a pattern may be referred to as a chain 3 loop (ch-3
lp) later in the pattern. LP ST LOOP STITCH

Insert the hook in the next st,

grab the working yarn in a clockwise motion from left to right,
looping the working yarn over your finger or a large knitting needle.
Grab the working yarn and draw it through the stitch.
Drop the loop to the back of the crochet fabric.
Yarn over and draw through remaining loops on the hook.

Click here for loop stitch instructions

LK LOVE KNOT Ch 1 loosely, sc in the hump on the back of the ch. MC MAIN
COLOR This simply refers to the main color used in a pattern. NO ABBREV.
MARGUERITE STITCH
(a/k/a Star Stitch or Spiked Cluster) Click here for illustrated instructions
NO ABBREV. MOSS STITCH Make your foundation chain an odd number of
chains.

Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook. * ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch *. Repeat

from * across. Ch 2 (counts as turning chain and first chain 1). Turn.

Row 2: Skip first sc, * sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc *. Repeat from *
across.
End this row with a sc in the top of the beg ch 2 of previous row. Ch 2. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 for desired length.

Click here for photo & instructions

PAT PATTERN
Pat is the abbreviation for "pattern".
Some crochet pattern designers will tell you to
continue "working in pattern" for so many stitches
and/or rows. You simply continue the same stitches
you were doing before until the designer tells you to work different
stitches.

P PICOT Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hk.

(that's it... the picot makes a little bump in the piece you're crocheting) PM
PLACE MARKER This means you need to mark the indicated stitch. Use a
short strand of a contrasting color yarn or a split ring marker... even a paper
clip or latch pin will work. Just put either of these around the stitch you are
indicated to mark and then continue with the pattern. The instructions
should tell you when to reposition or remove the marker. PC POPCORN The
standard popcorn stitch is worked as follows:
5 dc in next ch, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of 5-dc group, pick
up dropped lp, draw through st, ch 1. Then you can pop the popcorn to the
right or wrong side of the work as needed.

Click here for illustrated instructions

Hass Design has great video instructions... click here!

PS OR Puff St PUFF STITCH Yo, insert hk in next st, yo, draw up 1/2" long
lp, (yo, insert hk in same st, yo, draw up 1/2" long lp) 2 times, yo draw
through first 7 lps on hk, ch 1. QTR Quadruple Treble Crochet yarn over 5 times (6
loops on hook)
insert your hook in the stitch and pull up a loop
(7 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (6 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (5 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook)
REM REMAINING REP REPEAT REV HDC REVERSE HALF DOUBLE YO,
Insert hk in next st to the right, draw up a lp (3 lps on hk), yo, draw through
all 3 lps. REV SC REVERSE SINGLE CROCHET (a/k/a CRAB STITCH) A
reverse single crochet is worked from left to right; whereas a regular single
crochet stitch is worked from right to left. Insert your hook into the stitch
or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two
loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your
hook. This stitch takes a bit of practice but the outcome is well worth the
effort.

Click here for illustrated instructions

NO ABBREV. RICE STITCH

(a/k/a BULLION STITCH
a/k/a ROLL STITCH)

See Bullion Stitch above.

NO ABBREV. ROLL STITCH

(a/k/a BULLION STITCH
a/k/a RICE STITCH)

Roll st 20: Wrap the thread 20 times around the hook, bring up a loop
through sc, thread over hook and draw through the coil on the hook, keep
roll straight, thread over and draw through loop on hook. Repeat this for
each roll.

See Bullion Stitch above.

JoAnne Birkenfeld has tips on the Roll/Bullion Stitch:

http://home.comcast.net/~gandal195/LetsRoll.html

RND(S) ROUND(S) The term "round" is used when a pattern calls for
working in a circle instead of a straight row. NO ABBREV. RUFFLING
CROCHET Click here for illustrated instructions VARIED ABBREV. SHELL
STITCH A Shell Stitch just means that more than one stitch (such as a
double crochet) is worked in the same space.

Example:
If a pattern calls for a 5 dc shell then you work 5 dc into the specified
stitch.
If a pattern calls for a 9 tr shell then you work 9 tr into the specified
stitch.

NO ABBREV. SIMPLE RUFFLE To add a simple ruffled edge to a project...

attach yarn in any stitch, sc in same st, * ch 3, sc in next st. Repeat from *
around. Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in ends. SC SINGLE CROCHET
Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull
up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw
through both of the loops on your hook.

Click here for illustrated instructions

Click here for youtube video

courtesy of knitwitch.com

SC DEC

a/k/a Sc2Tog

SINGLE CROCHET DECREASE

(a/k/a SINGLE CROCHET NEXT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER) Insert hook
in next st, draw up a lp, (two lps on hk), insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3
lps on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Click here for photo illustrations

SC3TOG

a/k/a ScDec3Tog

SINGLE CROCHET THREE STITCHES TOGETHER Insert hook in next st,

draw up a lp, (two lps on hk),
insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook),
insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (4 lps on hook)
YO and draw through all 4 lps.

(SC over SINGLE Working over ring, holding yarn in left hand behind
ring) CROCHET ring, insert hook under/inside ring, yo, draw up a lp
OVER RING to the top of the ring, yo, draw through both lps
on hk.

NOTE: This stitch is used in projects that require

plastic or metal rings.
You can also crochet over a ring made from chains.
Just chain as many as you'd like to use, join with a
 sl st to form the ring and begin doing the Sc over
ring stitch.

Use metal rings (the size of your choice) and this

stitch to make Photo Christmas Ornaments. Once
you have the ring filled with stitches, you can do
3dc in each sc to form a wavy edge. Add a string
to hang it and you have a cute ornament. To add
the photo, trim the photo to size and tape or hot
glue it to the back of the ornament.

Click here for photo instructions

SINGLE Yo, pull up loop 4 times, 9 loops on hook, yo, pull
CROCHET thru 8 loops, yo, pull thru 2 loops, push puff to
SC PS
PUFF front of work, work next st in your pattern.
or
STITCH
SC Puff St
Click here for a pattern using the single crochet
puff stitch.
SK SKIP Skip the indicated stitches.
SL KNOT SLIP KNOT To begin to crochet you first need to make a slip
(not a knot:
standard With the palm of your hand facing you--place the
abbreviation) end of the yarn across the palm of your hand from
right to left and back around to cross over your
palm again laying it across the end of the first
strand of yarn. Now reach under both strands of
yarn (from top to bottom) and pull up the longest
strand. Insert your crochet hook into this loop and
tighten to secure the knot.

SL ST SLIP
STITCH Insert your hook into the space indicated, yarn
(I've also seen
over and draw through the stitch and the loop on
this
abbreviated as your hook.
SS)
SP(S) SPACE(S) When a pattern refers to spaces (sp or sps) it
 means to crochet into a certain space on the
previous row instead of crocheting directly into a
stitch.
SPIKED
NO ABBREV. Click here for illustrated instructions
CLUSTER
STAR
NO ABBREV. FILET Click here for photo illustrations
STITCH
STAR
STITCH
(a/k/a
NO ABBREV. Marguerite Click here for illustrated instructions
Stitch or
Spiked
Cluster)
ST(S) STITCH(ES)
TOG TOGETHER When you see the abbreviation "tog" in a pattern
you will be instructed to work a decrease over the
indicated stitches.
TR TREBLE Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the
or CROCHET stitch or space indicated.
TC (Also known
as Triple Yarn over and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook.)
Crochet) Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (3 loops on
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (2 loops on
hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops.

Click here for youtube video

courtesy of knitwitch.com
TR DEC TREBLE (this is already listed on this page as TREBLE
DECREASE NEXT TWO STS TOG but I had a viewer ask
a/k/a tr2tog about a treble decrease so I'm listing this stitch
again in different terms.) Work a treble in the
next stitch (without completing the last step)
Work a treble in the next stitch (without
 completing the last step) Now yarn over and draw
through all loops on the hook.
TR2TOG TREBLE Yo twice, insert hk in next st, yo & draw through
NEXT lp, yo & draw through 2 lps, yo & draw through 2
a/k/a tr dec TWO lps, (2 lps on hk)yo twice, insert hk in next st, yo &
STITCHES draw through lp, yo & draw through 2 lps, yo &
TOGETHER draw through 2 lps, (3 lps on hk)yo and draw
through all 3 lps.
TREBLE- Work 1 treble in stitch, then 1 double crochet
TR-SPL
SPLIT through 2 threads on the side of the treble.
Work 1 treble in stitch, chain 1, then work 1
TR-Y TREBLE-Y double through 2 threads on the side of the
treble.
Row 1: sc in second from hook,
insert hook in same ch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next ch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO & draw through all 4 loops on hook,
* ch 1, insert hook in same ch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next ch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook,
repeat from * across,
sc in last stitch.

Row 2 : ch 1, turn. sc in first sc & pull up a loop,

TRINITY (insert hook in next stitch & pull up a loop) twice,
NO ABBREV. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook,
STITCH
* ch 1, insert hook in same stitch & pull up a loop,
(insert hook in next stitch & pull up a loop) twice,
YO & draw through all 4 loops on hook,
repeat from * across,
sc in same sc as last stitch.

Repeat Row 2 until desired length.

Click here for photo instructions:

http://yarntomato.com/tutorials/trinity-stitch/

Click here for a video:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6ZmQ_KoNm8
YO 4 times, insert hk in next st, yo, draw lp
TRIPLE
TP TR through (6 lps on hk), [yo, draw through 2 lps] 5
TREBLE
times.
TUNISIAN
TDC DOUBLE Click here for instructions.
CROCHET
TUNISIAN
TSS SIMPLE Click here for instructions.
STITCH
V-ST V-STITCH (Dc, ch 1, dc) in next st or ch sp.
Keep working the same stitches (or stitch pattern)
WORK
NO ABBREV. as before keeping the same number of stitches
EVEN
until the piece is the size indicated.
(Take the yarn over the hook the number of times
YO YARN OVER specified in the pattern. If the pattern just says
yarn over then you only do it once.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stitch Conversion Chart

Courtesy of Susan Lee

UK/AUSTRALIAN Instructions AMERICAN

Chain Stitch (ch) Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the Ch
yarn through to form a new loop

Slip Stitch (sl st) Insert the hook into the work as indicated, Sl st
wrap the yarn over the hook, draw the yarn
Double Crochet Insert the hook into the work, yarn over Sc
(dc) the hook and draw the yarn through the
work only, yarn over hook draw the yarn
through both loops on the hook.
Half Treble (htr) Wrap yarn over hook and insert the hook Hdc
into the work, yarn over the hook draw
through work, yarn over hook draw through
all 3 loops in the hook.
Treble (tr) Wrap yarn over hook and insert the hook Dc
into the work, yarn over the hook draw
through work, yarn over hook draw through
first 2 loops, yarn over hook, draw through
last two loops.
Half Treble Yarn over and insert your hook into the Hdc
stitch or space indicated, yarn over again
and pull up a loop. (You should have three
loops on your hook.) Yarn over again and
draw through all three of the loops on the
hook.
Double Treble Wrap the yarn over the hook twice and Tr
(dtr) insert the hook into the work, yarn over
hook draw through work, yarn over hook,
draw through first two loops, yarn over
hook draw through next two loops, yarn
over hook draw through last two loops.
Miss Miss or Skip means you don't work a stitch Skip
in that particular stitch.
Triple Treble (ttr) Wrap the yarn over the hook 3 times and Dtr
insert the hook into the work, wrap the
yarn over the hook draw through work, yarn
over hook drawn through first two loops,
yarn over hook draw through next two
loops, yarn over hook draw through next
two loops, yarn over hook draw through last
two loops.
Tension Tension or Gauge refers to how lose or tight you crochet your Gauge
stitches. Some patterns list measurements for a certain
number of stitches and/or rows. This tells you if your tension
or gauge meets what is recommended for your pattern. If
not, adjust your hook size accordingly.

Visit CROCHET AUSTRALIA

for information about Australian Crochet Stitches...
including left handed instructions.

Crochet Guild of America Lessons:

How to Hold Your Hook

How to Hold Your Yarn

Right Handed Crochet Lessons

Left Handed Crochet Lessons

More assistance for the Left-Handed Crocheter:

http://members.tripod.com/~bryan27/index.html

http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?content_id=554

Tapestry Crochet For the Left Handed Crocheter:

http://iweb.tntech.edu/cventura/leftstitches.html

Additional sites with stitch instructions and/or illustrations to help get you
started crocheting:

http://www.learntocrochet.com/instructions_cr.php3
http://www.needlepointers.com/department.aspx?NavID=14
http://www.craftown.com/crolesson.htm

BLOCKING
You can steam block afghan squares by placing a cloth over the square and
steaming it with an iron. Do not press it... just work with the steam and then
let the square lay flat until it cools. Be sure to use a cloth between the iron
and the finished piece and be extra careful if you decide to block "acrylic"
yarn items as it could melt if overheated. Some people block by just
steaming over the piece without actually touching the iron to the project but
if you decide to actually press the iron onto your project I suggest testing a
scrap swatch first.

You can block a crocheted piece by wetting it thoroughly.

Then remove the excess water (I like to spin it in the washer).
Shape the piece, pinning if needed, and then let it air dry.

NOTE: When pinning.. use rust free pins.

Here are pages that explain blocking:

http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=
592&key=NL00

http://www.crochetme.com/blogs/kim_werker/archive....

CROCHET WITH BEADS

http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/weekly/aa030197.htm

CABLES

http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/weekly/aa062798.htm

CAMEL CROCHET - There's not alot of information available online in regard

to Camel Crochet as this is a technique for which the name has been
trademarked.

"Though I've never tried it I do know a little about this method of crochet.
On the first row, you do stitches in the hump (hence the name camel
crochet)
of the chain instead of the top loop. This is what makes it look knitted.
I wasn't sure where to put the stitches in subsequent rows until I saw the
pattern for the "hump granny". The photo that shows the horizontal back
thread
helped me visualize where to place the stitches."

Lisa

CHART CROCHET & CHANGING COLORS

FILET CROCHET

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/filet_crochet.htm
http://www.smartcrochet.com/tutorial.shtml
http://www.hassdesign.com/BasicFiletTechniques/
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa050298.htm

FREE FORM CROCHET

Free Form Crochet doesn't require a "pattern".

You make a crocheted fabric using any stitch or combination of stitches you
want.
You can read more here:
http://www.freeformcrochet.com/

Notice some of the creations on this page:

http://www.freeformcrochet.com/designs.html
these are made by using alot of smaller crocheted pieces to form a larger
item.

FRINGE

Cut several pieces of yarn approximately 12-14 inches long (you can
experiment to get the length you want). Insert hook in the stitch. Fold all
strands of yarn in half. Using the hook, draw the folded ends of the yarn up
through the stitch and pull the loose ends through the folded end. This
completes a fringe and all you need to do is tighten up the knot by pulling on
the strands of yarn. Continue with this method until you have added all of
your fringe. You can trim the ends even with scissors after all fringes are
added.

Martha has some great fringe illustrations here!

HAIRPIN LACE
TUTORIALS:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/hairpin_lace.htm
http://crochet.about.com/library/howto/hthairpinlace.htm

HOW TO READ A Crochet PATTERN

JOIN A NEW SKEIN OF YARN

When I tie on a new color I always tie a knot (not recommended by most
crocheters as it leaves a little bump in your work) and then I weave in the
old color by working it back into the stitches of the same color. You can
crochet right over the ends of the yarn tails if they are both the same
color. If not, crochet over the tail of the color you are working with and
then use a different weaving method to weave in the old color that you just
fastened off.

You can weave the old color in with a crochet hook or a yarn needle. The
yarn needle is quicker and you can weave the strand in without disturbing
the stitches.

Here's a page that might help:

http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/bl_weave_ends.htm

As for how to change colors... this page is helpful:

http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/weekly/aa072697.htm

Click Here to learn the Russian Joining Method

Here's a great information page if you need to

JOIN CROCHET SQUARES, MOTIFS, PANELS, ETC.

LAUNDRY CODES ON YARN LABELS

"I love the newsletter and tips. Is there a section that gives you the
explaination of the laundry codes on all yarn labels? I found this one on the
Lion Brand Yarn site and now I know what each symbol means. "
http://cache.lionbrand.com/yarnCare.html
Sherry
MAGIC RING
Learn to make the center of your first round without big hole in the middle.
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/

Another page that shows how to make a Magic Loop:

http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=
938&key=NL00

RIBBING

http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/bltrivia3.htm

SUBSTITUTING YARNS

If you have a pattern that calls for a yarn that you don't have or cannot
purchase any longer you can use this website to enter yarn details and
choose a different yarn.

http://www.yarndex.com/

SUGAR & STARCH STIFFENERS

You can find stiffening information on these pages:

http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/stiffeners.html

I used the "sugar water" recipe to stiffen two flower girl baskets for my
sister in law's wedding.
It worked great... however the solution is very HOT so be CAREFUL to let it
cool
enough before you try to put your hands in it - it could blister your skin !

SYMBOL CROCHET
TAPESTRY CROCHET

Carol Ventura's Tapestry Crochet Necklace Pouch

Tapestry Crochet in Rounds for Left-Handed Crocheters

Tapestry Crochet in Rounds for Right-Handed Crocheters

Carol Ventura's Tapestry Crochet “Spiral” Basket

Weaving the Ends (and fastening off)

Once you complete your last stitch on a project you will have one loop on
your hook.
Cut the yarn leaving about a 4-6" tail to be woven in.
Yarn over, draw the yarn tail completely through the loop, and pull it tight.
This secures the yarn so the project doesn't unravel.
Now you need to weave in the yarn tail using a crochet hook or a yarn needle.
The yarn needle is quicker and you can weave the strand in without
disturbing the stitches.
Here's a page that might help:
http://crochet.about.com/hobbies/crochet/library/bl_weave_ends.htm

WORKING IN ROW ENDS

Sometimes a pattern has you work rows of stitches and then to form a
border or edging
you are instructed to "work in the row ends". The row ends are the first &
last stitches you did on each row. If the rows are single crochet stitches
then the "end of the row" refers to
making the required stitches around the first & last single crochet stitches
on each row.
If the first & last stitches on the row are double crochet stitches you work
around the post of the double crochet stitches. No matter what kind of
stitch you are using you work around the actual stitch on the end of the
row... not into the top of it.

The first photo in the following picture shows a swatch turned on its side
with the ends of the rows on the top. I used a white cotton thread to work
into the
row ends so you could see where the stitches go. The second photo shows
the entire
piece with a border added. I worked one single crochet into each row end,
one single
into each unworked loop of the foundation chain, one single in each row end
up the opposite
side, and one single in each stitch on the last row I had made. For each
corner I worked
3 singles so the motif wouldn't curl up.

YARN CONVERTER

http://www.swicofil.com/companyinfo/manual_count_converter.html