Crochet Basic 3

Question 1

The abbreviation 'dc' stands for which stitch?

Accepted Answer

Double crochet

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

To raise the yarn to the height of the next row

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last loop

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Undoing stitches to correct a mistake

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Larger, looser stitches

Answer

A larger hook creates bigger loops, resulting in looser and larger stitches.

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