Crochet Crochet Reading Patterns and Charts

Question 1

In a US crochet pattern, what does the abbreviation 'ch' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Chain

Answer

Change

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Chill

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Catch

Question 2

What does 'sc' stand for in a US crochet pattern?

Accepted Answer

Single crochet

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Slip crochet

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Skip count

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Second chain

Question 3

What is the key difference between US and UK crochet terminology?

Accepted Answer

The same stitch names refer to different stitches in each system

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UK patterns use centimeters instead of inches

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US patterns are always worked in rounds

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UK patterns do not use abbreviations

Question 4

In a crochet chart, what does an oval or elongated oval symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

A chain stitch

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A single crochet

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A slip stitch

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A double crochet

Question 5

What does an asterisk (*) indicate in a crochet pattern?

Accepted Answer

The start of a section to be repeated

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A mistake in the pattern

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A stitch to be skipped

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A color change point

Question 6

What does the abbreviation 'st(s)' mean in a crochet pattern?

Accepted Answer

Stitch or stitches

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Start sequence

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Slip thread

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Standard tension