Crochet Abbreviations
[ ] | work instructions within brackets as many times as directed | FPtr | front post treble crochet |
( ) | work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed | g | gram |
* | repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed | hdc | half double crochet |
* * | repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions | inc | increase/increases/ increasing |
" | inch(es) | lp(s) | loops |
alt | alternate | m | meter(s) |
approx | approximately | MC | main color |
beg | begin/beginning | mm | millimeter(s) |
bet | between | oz | ounce(s) |
BL | back loop(s) | p | picot |
bo | bobble | pat(s) or patt | pattern(s) |
BP | back post | pc | popcorn |
BPdc | back post double crochet | pm | place marker |
BPsc | back post single crochet | prev | previous |
BPtr | back post treble crochet | rem | remain/remaining |
CA | color A | rep | repeat(s) |
CB | color B | rnd(s) | round(s) |
CC | contrasting color | RS | right side |
ch | chain stitch | sc | single crochet |
ch- | refers to chain or space previously made (e.g., ch-1 space) | sc2tog | single crochet 2 stitches together |
ch-sp | chain space | sk | skip |
CL | cluster | Sl st | slip sitich |
cm | centimeter(s) | sp(s) | space(s) |
cont | continue | st(s) | stitch(es) |
dc | double crochet | tch or t-ch | turning chain |
dc2tog | double crochet 2 stitches together | tbl | through back loop |
dec | decrease/decreases/decreasing | tog | together |
dtr | double treble | tr | treble crochet |
FL | front loop(s) | trtr | triple treble crochet |
foll | follow/follows/following | WS | wrong side |
FP | front post | yd(s) | yard(s) |
FPdc | front post double crochet | yo | yarn over |
FPsc | front post single crochet | yoh | yarn over hook |
Source: Craft Yarn Council's www.YarnStandards.com
Crochet Hooks Sizes
Metric (mm) | U.S. size |
2 | A |
2.25 | B-1 |
2.75 | C-2 |
3.25 | D-3 |
3.5 | E-4 |
3.75 | F-5 |
4 | G-6 |
4.5 | 7 |
5 | H-8 |
5.5 | I-9 |
6 | J-10 |
6.5 | K-10½ |
8 | L-11 |
9 | M/N-13 |
10 | N/P-15 |
15 | P/Q |
16 | Q |
19 | S |
Standard Yarn Weights, Gauge Ranges,
and Recommended Hook Sizes
and Recommended Hook Sizes
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Type of Yarns in Category | Fingering 10-count crochet thread | Sock, Fingering, Baby | Sport, Baby | DK, Light Worsted | Worsted, Afghan, Aran | Chunky, Craft, Rug | Bulky, Roving |
Crochet Gauge Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch* | 32–42 double crochets** | 21–32 sts | 16–20 sts | 12–17 sts | 11–14 sts | 8–11 sts | 5–9 sts |
Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range | Steel*** 1.6–1.4 mm | 2.25—3.5 mm | 3.5—4.5 mm | 4.5—5.5 mm | 5.5—6.5 mm | 6.5—9 mm | 9 mm and larger |
Recommended Hook in U.S. Size Range | Steel*** 6, 7, 8 Regular hook B–1 | B–1 to E–4 | E–4 to 7 | 7 to I–9 | I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 | K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 | M–13 and larger |
* This chart is a guideline only and reflects the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for specific yarn categories.
** Lace weight yarns are usually crocheted on larger hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.
*** Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks — the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.
Source: Craft Yarn Council's www.YarnStandards.com
Commonly Used Care Symbols
 | hand wash |  | iron | |
 | machine wash (a number in the tub indicates maximum water temperature) |  | do not iron | |
 | do not wash |  | dry clean only | |
 | tumble dry (one dot indicates drying at reduced temperature; two dots indicates drying at a normal temperature) |  | do not dry clean | |
 | do not tumble dry |  | dry clean using 'P' solvents | |
 | bleaching allowed |  | line dry | |
 | do not bleach |  | dry flat |
For additional information on caring for knitted and crocheted items see http://www.petalstopicots.com/2011/11/caring-for-your-hand-knitted-and.html
Additional Resources
Caron International www.caron.com
Craft Yarn Council www.craftyarncouncil.com
Crochet Guild of America www.crochet.org
Crochet Pattern Central www.crochetpatterncentral.com
Crochet Pattern Central www.crochetpatterncentral.com
Lion Brand Yarn www.lionbrand.com
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