Crochet Basic 5

Question 1

The abbreviation 'tr' or 'treble' produces what kind of stitch?

Accepted Answer

A tall stitch made with two yarn overs

Answer

A very short flat stitch

Answer

A chain only

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A slip knot

Question 2

What does 'dec' mean in crochet instructions?

Accepted Answer

Decrease (reduce stitch count)

Answer

Decorate

Answer

Double edge crochet

Answer

Detached chain

Question 3

What is 'blocking' a finished crochet piece?

Accepted Answer

Wetting and shaping the piece so it holds its final form

Answer

Cutting off excess yarn

Answer

Adding a border

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Joining two colors

Question 4

When a pattern shows stitches inside asterisks like *sc, dc*, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Repeat the sequence between the asterisks

Answer

Skip those stitches

Answer

Cut the yarn there

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Change hook size

Question 5

What is a granny square?

Accepted Answer

A classic crocheted motif worked in rounds from the center out

Answer

A knitting pattern

Answer

A type of hook

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A blocking board

Question 6

Holding the yarn with consistent tension mainly affects what?

Accepted Answer

The evenness of the stitches

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The yarn color

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The hook size needed

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The number of skeins

Question 7

What does 'WIP' stand for among crocheters?

Accepted Answer

Work in progress

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Wound in place

Answer

Wide inner panel

Answer

Woven interlock pattern