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2. What is the importance of
crochet terms and abbreviation in
understanding the crochet
procedure?
1. How do you read crochet
abbreviations?
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How to Read Crochet Patterns
Crochet patterns use these symbols or
special characters to represent
repetitions, clarifications, or any other
special directions, so it is important to
understand what each one represents.
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Parenthesis are used to indicate
repetitiveness in an action or a stitch,
meaning that if you come across one, you
should repeat it in succession in the stated
number of times ( the number directly
following it). Alternatively, a pattern could
use them to signify a group of directions
that are all worked in one specific stitch.
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Square brackets also indicate
repetition in stitch pattern, often
working in correspondence with
parentheses. Alternatively, they
can be used to clarify
information.
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Square brackets also indicate
repetition in stitch pattern, often
working in correspondence with
parentheses. Alternatively, they
can be used to clarify
information.
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Braces are again used as an
indication to repeat
instructions often ones
worked within another set
of bracketed directions.
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Asterisks, bullet points,
diamonds and other
special characters are
usually there to instruct
you to repeat a series of
crochet stitches.
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Example 1: Row 1 : with size H hook, ch a5 ,
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across,
turn. (14 sc) Stitch the first with a size h
crochet hook, making 15 chain stitches
(foundation chain). Make a single crochet in
the second chain stitch from the hook, as
well as each chain stitch across, then turn the
piece. (There are 14 single crochet stitches in
the first row.)
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Example 2: Row 2 : ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each
rem sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (16 sc)
Start the second row with a chain stitch , then
make two single crochets in the previous row’s
first single crochet stitch. Make a single crochet
stitch in every remaining single crochet on the
first row until you reach the last one. In the last
single crochet on that row, make two single
crochets, then turn the piece. (There are 16 single
crochet stitches in the first row.)
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Group Activity
Each group will be given a set of terms or
abbreviations, and you will discuss them in
creative ways. When you’re done with the
task, you will perform a jingle as a signal.
G1- approx.-bl & dtr-gr G2- cc-dc & sl st-tog
G3- Dble tr-rep & hdc-lp G4- rem-sc & tr-yrh
Using Hook Conversion Charts will help you to quickly determine if you have the right hook size for a certain pattern.
When looking at a pattern to create something using the needlecraft known as crochet, you are bound to run into a lot of crochet abbreviations. Abbreviations are meant to make patterns more succinct and easier to follow by standardizing the methodology of crocheting.
1. single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) half double crochet (hdc) half treble (htr) double crochet (dc)
2. When making a crochet project, the directions are often written with specialized terms and abbreviations that provide information about the type of stitch.
analyze and understand the Crochet Terms and Abbreviations.
here’s a list of common crochet patterns abbreviations.
If the terminology wasn’t written in shorthand the pattern could be pages long and become even more complex for the reader.
To help you explain the sort of instructions you may come across, here are a few examples of abbreviated directions and symbols pieced together, with a decoded version directly following them.
Before performing crochet, it is necessary to check all the materials and tools
to save time and energy. Do not forget that without them, you cannot
produce a crocheted article and it will not also be beneficial if the user doesn’t
know how to use it properly.
Before performing crochet, it is necessary to check all the materials and tools
to save time and energy. Do not forget that without them, you cannot
produce a crocheted article and it will not also be beneficial if the user doesn’t
know how to use it properly.
The process/activity will be used to help each group will talk about the abbreviations used for typical crochet designs. Each group will be given a set of terms or abbreviations, and they will discuss them in creative ways. When they are through with the task, they will perform their jingle as a signal.
