Crochet Crochet Reading Patterns and Charts 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a US crochet pattern, what does the abbreviation 'ch' stand for?
- Chain (Correct answer)
- Change
- Chill
- Catch
Correct answer: Chain
In US crochet terminology, 'ch' is the standard abbreviation for chain stitch.
Question 2: What does 'sc' stand for in a US crochet pattern?
- Single crochet (Correct answer)
- Slip crochet
- Skip count
- Second chain
Correct answer: Single crochet
In US terminology, 'sc' is the abbreviation for single crochet, the shortest and most basic crochet stitch.
Question 3: What is the key difference between US and UK crochet terminology?
- The same stitch names refer to different stitches in each system (Correct answer)
- UK patterns use centimeters instead of inches
- US patterns are always worked in rounds
- UK patterns do not use abbreviations
Correct answer: The same stitch names refer to different stitches in each system
US and UK terminology use the same names for different stitches; for example, a US single crochet equals a UK double crochet.
Question 4: In a crochet chart, what does an oval or elongated oval symbol represent?
- A chain stitch (Correct answer)
- A single crochet
- A slip stitch
- A double crochet
Correct answer: A chain stitch
In standard crochet symbol charts, an elongated oval represents a chain stitch.
Question 5: What does an asterisk (*) indicate in a crochet pattern?
- The start of a section to be repeated (Correct answer)
- A mistake in the pattern
- A stitch to be skipped
- A color change point
Correct answer: The start of a section to be repeated
An asterisk marks the beginning of a repeat section; you work from the asterisk to the end marker as many times as specified.
Question 6: What does the abbreviation 'st(s)' mean in a crochet pattern?
- Stitch or stitches (Correct answer)
- Start sequence
- Slip thread
- Standard tension
Correct answer: Stitch or stitches
In crochet patterns, 'st' or 'sts' is the abbreviation for stitch or stitches, indicating specific locations to work into.
Crochet Crochet Reading Patterns and Charts 1
In a US crochet pattern, what does the abbreviation 'ch' stand for?