Proverbs 31:13
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. Crochet is a skill that uses a hook and yarn, thread, fine wire or fabric to create beautiful and practical objects ranging from rugs to jewelry. Learning to crochet does not take any special talent, all you need to know are a few basic stitches, how to read a pattern, a little practice and you’ll be on your way to creating lovely and useful projects.
Crochet Abbreviations
Basic Stitches:
ch…………..chain
sc…………..single crochet
dc…………..double crochet
hdc………..half double crochet
tc or trc…triple crochet
sk…………..skip
sp…………..space
ft lp(s) …..front loops
bk lp(s)….back loops
dec…………decrease
inc………….increase
mc…………main color
cc…………..contrasting color
prev………previous
rep…………repeat
rnd…………round
sl st………..slip stitch
st(s)……….stitch(s)
tch………….turning chain
yo…………..yarn over
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Yarns
Here is some basic information about yarn types and how yarn is made:
The package that your yarn comes in has care instructions on it. It is good to take the time to read this so that your items with look their best for as long as possible. When making an item that you will be giving away it is helpful to attach ‘care instructions’ to the item.