How do you read a yarn chart?
Charts for flat knitting are read in the same direction you would knit your work: starting from the bottom and reading from Right to Left (←) on RS rows (usually the odd-numbered rows) and from Left to Right (→) on WS rows (usually the even-numbered rows).
What does WIP mean in crochet terms?
Work In Progress
WIP. Work In Progress. Once again, when you understand which words the letters represent, the meaning is clear. This is a knitting or crochet project on which you work regularly, for example every evening or every weekend.
What does Slst mean in crochet?
slip stitch
sl st = slip stitch It is used to join stitches that are worked in rounds such as a granny square. It is also used to travel to another part of a row without producing any visible stitches (such as indenting an armhole on a sweater).
What do the symbols on yarn mean?
Universal care symbols are being used to reduce language on yarn and clothing labels. These symbols indicate how best to care for an item that will be made from the yarn.
What are the crochet terms and abbreviations?
single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) half double crochet (hdc) half treble (htr) double crochet (dc)
Why is it called frogging?
“Frogging” is a knit/crochet term for ripping out your knitting and starting over to correct a mistake. Why is it called “frogging” you ask? Because you “rip it, rip it” which reminded someone of “ribit, ribit” – the sound a frog makes. Yep, that’s the history behind the term (and we don’t know who coined the term).
What are crocheters called?
From what I can tell, the technical term for crocheter is actually “crochetier.” In fact, when type crochetier on my blog, no red line comes up! The reason for this is that the overall term crochet comes from the French word for hook.
What is sk in crochet?
The crochet abbreviation sk stands for “skip” or “skipping a stitch.” Typically, in crochet, you work your next stitch into the next available space. However, if a crochet pattern asks you to “sk” then you aren’t going to do that. Instead, you will work the instructions up to the point where the skip is commanded.
What does SS mean in crocheting?
Abbreviation: ss. Slip stitch is a versatile stitch that is handy for joining stitches. In this video we will show you how to create a slip stitch. This stitch is used in the José Fringe Basket Crochet Kit and the Mayan Mini Pots Crochet Kit.
What do the numbers mean on yarn?
The first number is the size of each ply that makes up the yarn. The second number is how many plies the yarn has. So 3/2 is two plies of size three yarn and 5/2 is two plies of size five yarn. The number that describes the size is larger the thinner the yarn. So size 5 yarn is thinner than size 3 yarn.
How do you label yarn?
Parts of a Yarn Label
- Brand Name and Yarn Name. The yarn brand and yarn name are usually at the top of the label.
- Weight Category. The next important part of the label is the weight category.
- Physical Weight.
- Yardage.
- Gauge.
- Fiber Content.
- Color Name and Dye Lot.
- Care Instructions.
Is it necessary to learn the different crochet terms and abbreviations?
Crochet abbreviations are typically specified at the beginning of a pattern, or in the front or back of a crochet pattern book. It is always best to refer to the specific abbreviations given for the pattern you are working if they are available since abbreviations can differ across various designs.
What are the abbreviations for crocheting?
Crochet abbreviations are a way to shorten a certain crochet stitch name inside patterns….Abbreviations for Basic Crochet Stitches.
| Abbreviation | Term |
|---|---|
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| tr or trc | treble crochet or triple crochet |
What is frogged in crochet?
In fiber arts like knitting and crochet, frogging means to rip out your work. Imagine yourself saying “rip it, rip it, rip it” while you are pulling out several rows or rounds of a project. It sounds similar to the noise a frog makes, right?
What do the symbols mean in a crochet diagram?
A crochet diagram consists of symbols, 1 symbol = 1 stitch (or a group of stitches) – the symbol definition explains what kind of stitch it is/how it is worked. The diagram shows all stitches seen from the right side (unless otherwise specified). 1: 1.
How many different languages are there in crochet?
I created a huge list of different but basic and most commonly used crochet terms that are translated into 9 different languages. Now, you will be able to understand British (U.K.) crochet terms as well as German, Polish, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Dutch and back into American (U.S.) terms.
Is there such a thing as a beginner crochet pattern?
Everyone was a beginner at some point, even in crochet. And while we learn new stitches or stitch patterns daily as a beginner, we find crochet patterns from all over the world suddenly available within our reach.