Crochet Crochet Stitches and Patterns 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which stitch is the tallest of the basic crochet stitches?
- Single crochet
- Slip stitch
- Treble crochet (Correct answer)
- Half double crochet
Correct answer: Treble crochet
The treble (triple) crochet is the tallest basic stitch, requiring two yarn overs before insertion.
Question 2: What does the abbreviation 'sc2tog' mean in a US pattern?
- Single crochet two together (a decrease) (Correct answer)
- Skip two stitches
- Single crochet twice in one stitch
- Slip stitch twice together
Correct answer: Single crochet two together (a decrease)
'sc2tog' means single crochet two stitches together, which decreases the stitch count by one.
Question 3: In a granny square, what forms the classic clusters?
- Rows of single crochet
- Groups of double crochets separated by chain spaces (Correct answer)
- Continuous slip stitches
- Alternating treble crochets
Correct answer: Groups of double crochets separated by chain spaces
Traditional granny squares are built from groups of three double crochets separated by chain-1 or chain-2 spaces.
Question 4: What is a 'turning chain' used for?
- To join a round
- To bring the yarn up to the height of the next row's stitches (Correct answer)
- To decrease stitches
- To weave in ends
Correct answer: To bring the yarn up to the height of the next row's stitches
A turning chain raises the working yarn to match the height of the stitches in the upcoming row.
Question 5: Which technique creates a raised, textured stitch by working around the post of a stitch?
- Front post double crochet (Correct answer)
- Slip stitch
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
Correct answer: Front post double crochet
Front post (and back post) stitches are worked around the vertical post to create raised ribbing and texture.
Question 6: What does 'RS' typically indicate in a crochet pattern?
- Repeat stitch
- Right side of the work (Correct answer)
- Reverse single
- Row start
Correct answer: Right side of the work
'RS' stands for the right side, the side of the fabric intended to face outward.
Question 7: A 'shell stitch' is typically made by working several of which stitch into one stitch or space?
- Slip stitches
- Double crochets (Correct answer)
- Chains only
- Single crochets in separate stitches
Correct answer: Double crochets
A shell is formed by working multiple double crochets into a single stitch or space, fanning them out.
Crochet Crochet Stitches and Patterns 2
Which stitch is the tallest of the basic crochet stitches?