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Understanding Crochet Patterns and Abbreviations

March 15, 2021

I am crocheting a snuggle bunny and the two instructions:
#5. -9. Sc one round (24)
#18. -21. Sc one round. (12)
I do not understand the -9 & -21 in the pattern.


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March 15, 20211 found this helpful
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That means to do that same stitch for rows 5 thru 9 and the other is the same stitch for rows 18 thru 21.

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March 28, 2018

The instructions read: ch 19sc second st sc next 17 then it has (18sts) ch 1 turn sc in front loop next 17sts (18sts) ch 1 turn sc next 4 sts miss next 13 then it has (5 sts) ch 1 turn Dec 1sc in next 2 Drs (4sts). What does this mean? I am confused.


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The parentheses are for different sizes. The first row you chain 19 stitches. Then you a single crochet in the second chain. You skip the first chain. Sc in every stitch. Thereafter. Thats the first row. Chain 1 and turn your work around. You single crochet in the front loop of every stitch in that row. Chain 1 and turn the work around again.

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Single crochet in the next 4 or 5 stitches, depending on what size you are making. You then skip the next 13 stitches. Chain 1 and turn the work around again.

I am a bit confused as to the last part. You need to decrease 1 stitch. I am not sure what a drs abbreviation is. Maybe someone can help on the last part.

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The second part means you are going to decrease (DEC) one stitch by skipping one, and continuing on. Then it's 4 stitches and miss "skip" 13 and do 4 on the end. This might be for a floral pattern with such a long skip. That 4 then 13 then 4 gives you that 18 you began with.

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I tried finding DRS in abbreviations but I was not able to. Here is what I would suggest. Scan or make a very clear photo of that pattern giving us a shot of above and below and post it. That might help.

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May 17, 2011

What does the crochet term "ss" mean? I have a pattern I am working on and the ss term is used with no explanation. My pattern did not provide a guide. It has something to do with the popcorn stitch, but that is all I know.

By Kate H.

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May 17, 20110 found this helpful
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SS, stands for slip stitch.

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August 24, 2017

What is the meaning of the Spanish crochet abbreviation "pd" and "cd"?
examples:

Vuelta 5: (1pd, 3pb)x7
Vuelta 6: (4pb, 1cd)x5


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August 24, 20171 found this helpful

pd is treble crochet: punto alto doble
cd could either be: slip stitch or chain (cadeneta)

From the instructions, I think the cd means chain.

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August 25, 20171 found this helpful

A Spanish friend gave me the following information:

pd = treble crochet
cd = chain (usually)
pb = single crochet

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September 3, 20170 found this helpful

You can also Google Spanish to English translation and get several sites.

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May 5, 2019

I have a Magic circle with 18 sts. The next instruction says: " * 2dc, 2dc in next st; repeat from * to end (24 sts)". I am a beginner and don't understand how to do the above and end up with 24 sts.

Understanding Crochet Instructions - circle of crochet stitches
 

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November 4, 2018

I am crocheting an infant's Christmas elf hat and the instructions read:
Rd 2: Ch2 1 hdc. in same space as ch2.
(hdc. on next stitch, 2 hdc. in next st) x3, hdc in last stitch = 12

What does x3 after the parentheses mean?

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January 30, 2017

This is what my instructions say: ch 3 *skip next dc. Dcfp around post of next dc, then dcfp around post of skipped dc- Cr dcfp made. 1 dc in sp between last dc and the next dc (inc made). I understand everything up to 1 dc in sp between. Understanding Crochet Instructions - circular crochet projects

 

Confused!

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January 30, 20170 found this helpful

dc is double crochet

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January 31, 20170 found this helpful

You have made your increase in the work you did before the 1 dc in the space between. Since you have the increase, there will be a space for you to work that double crochet in.

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August 31, 2019

I have already done a single crochet across the row and now they what me to do this on the next row, ch1 turn.


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March 17, 2019

What does it mean to: sl st into first spc. Make beg. bobble, etc. I know it reads slip stitch into first (???). etc. How is this done? It is a child's purse, rated easy and I am a new crocheter.

Thank you for your help.

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January 18, 2017

My pattern says "work for 0 (1-0-1) round". I've made 20 of these hats and ignored that line. Now I'm super curious. What does that mean?


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January 18, 20170 found this helpful

The 0 is what you do for the first round. The numbers within the parentheses are what you do for the second, third and fourth rounds, respectively.

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January 19, 20170 found this helpful

It shows the number of rounds you must do 0 rounds for the first size. The size you did must have been one of the sizes that required 0 rounds to be done that way if not your pattern would not have worked out. It is probably not a good idea to igore a part of the pattern it worked out this time buthe you may not be as lucky next time.

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It would be a shame to put all that work into something and have it not work out because a part if the pattern was not done. Best of luck with your future projects.

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December 13, 2018

What does it mean when a crochet pattern has -10 (sc) (30)rd?


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August 12, 2016

How do you do a Cr Dcfp? I know what Dcfp means, but what does Cr mean?


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August 15, 20163 found this helpful

It usually stands for Cross. So a CR DCFL would mean you skip a stitch and then go back into it. Here's a link to the tutorial!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OctEmV2tjRc

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August 18, 20161 found this helpful

Thank you so very much, I appreciate your prompt help!

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March 30, 2011

What does this mean: Ch1, sc in end of next row, *2sc in end of each next 2 rows?

By sumr from CA

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March 30, 20110 found this helpful

Ch1, sc in end of next row, *2sc in end of each next 2 rows.
Are you binding off something that has been crochet? If so:
Chain 1 then single crochet in the end of the row, 2 single crochet in the end of the next 2 rows then repeat from the * until completed.

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March 30, 20110 found this helpful

Since you didn't mention knitting, I'm assuming you aren't knitting. These instructions are not uncommon in a crochet pattern. Here's the translation.

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At the end of the next row you work, chain 1 then single crochet one stitch.
At the end of each of the next 2 rows, work 2 single crochet in the last stitch.

If you're still confused send me a message via ThrifyFun and I'll try to explain it better.

Have fun!

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November 5, 2018

I am crocheting a Christmas elf hat, the instruction read Rd 6: Ch2, 1 hdc in the same space as ch2, (hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st) x3 hdc in last stitch =24

Continue in same pattern increasing the number of HDC by 3 in each successive row thru row 11 ending with 39 stitches. My question is the increase, is it an increase stitch, or just adding 3 extra stitches in the row?

Thank you for your help.

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