Crochet Basic 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The abbreviation 'dc' stands for which stitch?
- Double crochet (Correct answer)
- Double chain
- Dropped cluster
- Decrease
Correct answer: Double crochet
'dc' is double crochet, a taller stitch made with one yarn over before inserting the hook.
Question 2: What is a 'turning chain' used for?
- To raise the yarn to the height of the next row (Correct answer)
- To join two colors
- To count skeins
- To weave in ends
Correct answer: To raise the yarn to the height of the next row
A turning chain brings the hook up to the correct height before starting a new row.
Question 3: How do you typically fasten off a finished crochet piece?
- Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last loop (Correct answer)
- Tie the hook to the yarn
- Add another slip knot
- Wet the yarn
Correct answer: Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last loop
You cut the yarn and pull the tail completely through the final loop to secure it.
Question 4: What does the term 'frogging' mean in crochet?
- Undoing stitches to correct a mistake (Correct answer)
- Making a decorative border
- Blocking the finished work
- Adding beads
Correct answer: Undoing stitches to correct a mistake
Frogging is pulling out stitches to rip back and fix an error, from 'rip it, rip it.'
Question 5: A larger hook size generally produces what effect?
- Larger, looser stitches (Correct answer)
- Tighter, denser stitches
- Smaller finished item
- More yarn colors
Correct answer: Larger, looser stitches
A larger hook creates bigger loops, resulting in looser and larger stitches.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a stitch marker in crochet?
- To mark a specific stitch or the beginning of a round (Correct answer)
- To cut yarn
- To measure gauge
- To block the fabric
Correct answer: To mark a specific stitch or the beginning of a round
Stitch markers highlight key stitches, such as the start of a round when working in the round.
Question 7: When a pattern says to work 'in the round,' what shape are you usually creating?
- A circular or tubular piece (Correct answer)
- A flat square only
- A straight scarf
- A single chain
Correct answer: A circular or tubular piece
Working in the round creates circular or tubular items like hats and amigurumi.
Crochet Basic 3
The abbreviation 'dc' stands for which stitch?