DAILY FREE PATTERN ARTICLES & TIPS CROCHET BASICS FREE CROCHET PATTERNS BOOK REVIEWS PRODUCT REVIEWS YARN COMPANIES YARN SHOP DIRECTORY FORUMS CROCHET IN THE NEWS MARKETPLACE LOCAL CROCHET CLUBS CROCHET EVENTS CROCHET FOR CHARITY SUBMISSIONS SUPPORT THE SITE LOGO SHOP ADVERTISING Crochet Basics Crochet Abbreviations Crochet Hook Conversions Yarn Weights Pattern Difficulty Levels Yarn Care Symbols Crochet Abbreviations Abbreviation Description [ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed ( ) work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed * repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed * * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions ” inch(es) alt alternate approx approximately beg begin/beginning bet between BL back loop(s) bo bobble BP back post BPdc back post double crochet BPsc back post single crochet BPtr back post treble crochet CA color A CB color B CC contrasting color ch chain stitch ch- refers to chain or space previously made: e.g., ch-1 space ch-sp chain spac CL cluster cm centimeter(s) cont continue dc double crochet dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches together dec decrease dtr double treble FL nt loop(s) foll follow FP front post FPdc front post double crochet FPsc front post single crochet FPtr front post treble crochet g gram hdc half double crochet inc increase lp(s) loops m meter(s) MC millimeter(s) oz ounce(s) p picot pat(s) or patt pattern(s) pc popcorn pm place marker prev previous rem remain/remaining rep repeat(s) rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sc2tog single crochet 2 stitches together sk skip Sl st slip sitich sp(s) space(s) st(s) stitch(es) tch or t-ch turning chain tbl through back loop tog together tr treble crochet trtr triple treble crochet WS wrong side yd(s) yard(s) yo yarn over yoh yarn over hook Crochet Hook Conversions Metric Sizes (mm) US Sizes UK/Canadian 2.0 - 14 2.25 B/1 13 2.5 - 12 2.75 C/2 - 3.0 - 11 3.25 D/3 10 3.5 E/4 9 3.75 F/5 - 4.0 G/6 8 4.5 7 7 5.0 H/8 6 5.5 I/9 5 6.0 J/10 4 6.5 K/10 1/2 3 7.0 - 2 8.0 L/11 0 9.0 M/13 00 10.0 N/15 000 Yarn Weights Yarn Category Yarn Types # of stiches in Single Crochet to 4 Inches Recommended US Hook Size   Super fine Sock, baby 21 to 32 B–1 to E–4   Fine Sport, baby 16 to 20 E–4 to 7   Light DK, light worsted 12 to 17 7 to I–9   Medium Worsted, afghan, aran 11 to 14 I–9 to K–10 1/2   Bulky Chunky, craft, rug 8 to 11 K–10 1/2 to M–13   Super Bulky Bulky, roving 5 to 9 M–13 and larger Pattern Difficulty Levels Skill Level Description   Beginner Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping.   Easy Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.   Intermediate Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing.   Experienced Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing. Yarn Care Symbols Label Description   Hand wash in water no warmer than 104 degrees F.   Machine wash in water no warmer than 104 degrees F.   Can be machine dried.   Do not machine dry.   Can be bleached.   Do not bleach.   Can be ironed.   Do not iron.   Can be dry cleaned.   Do not dry clean.   Can be dry cleaned using P solvents. How do I advertise here? $12.95 Subscription!

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