Language of Crochet
Let’s begin with the more common abbreviations used in crocheting:
ch st chain stitch
dc double crochet
hdc half-double crochet
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
trc triple crochet
yo yarn over
tr treble crochet
sp space
sk skip
pat st pattern stitch
There are other abbreviations you will use, but as a beginner in crochet, these are the most basic abbreviations you will need to memorize.
Before we go into the basic stitches, we’ll mention the foundation chain, a key term in crocheting. Just as a house needs a solid foundation, crocheting needs a foundation as well. The foundation chain is defined as a cross-stitched row that serves as the base of your crocheting. It holds all your stitches and all the succeeding rows you will make.
