crochet symbols
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Crochet symbols & terms:
Symbol:
British term:American
term:
Description:
Basic stitches:
chain (ch)
chain stitch (ch)
Make a first chain. Then yarn over hook and draw through a loop on the hook to make one chain.
slip stitch (sl.st)
slip stitch (sl.st)
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, draw this loop through loop on the hook. When a number of chains have to be joined into a circle, the circle closed with a slip stitch.
double crochet
(dc)
single crochet
(sc)
Insert the hook into the given stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
triple double
crochet (tr.dc)
double single
crochet (d.sc)
Insert the hook into the given stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop,( 2 loops on hook), yarn over hook, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, (4 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 4 loops (1 loop remains on hook).
tunisian simple stitch (tss)
tunisian simple stitch
(tss)
1 row (outward): insert hook into second chain from hook, yarn over hook, draw loop through and leave on hook, * hook into next chain, yarn over hook, draw loop through and leave on hook, repeat from * to end of row.2 row (return): without turning the work, yarn over hook, draw through a loop, *yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * to end of row.3 row (outward): 1 turning chain, miss first loop, * insert hook into next loop, yarn over hook, and draw loop through, repeat from * to end of row.
chain-double
crochet (ch.dc)
chain-single crochet (ch.sc)
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through a first loop on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
reverse double crochet(rv.dc)
reverse single
crochet> (rv.sc)
Insert the hook into the second stitch to right of hook, yarn over hook and draw through a loop ( 2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
half treble (h.tr)
half double crochet (h.dc)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 3 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
treble (tr)
double crochet
(dc)
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over hook and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
double treble(d.tr)
treble(tr)
Yarn over hook 2 times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop ( 4 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over hook and draw through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over hook and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook (1 loop
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remains on hook).
Decorative stitches (clusters, popcorn, puff stitch, bullion stitch):
3 treble cluster
3 double crochet cluster
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch to be worked and draw the yarn, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook (1 incomplete treble/double crochet), * yarn over hook, insert hook into same stitch and draw the yarn, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * 1 time, yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
6 treble cluster
6 double crochet cluster
Work 6 incomplete treble/double crochet in the same stitch then yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
2 double treble cluster
2 treble cluster
Work 2 incomplete double treble/treble in the same stitch, then yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
3 double treble cluster
3 treble cluster
Work 3 incomplete double treble/treble in the same stitch, then yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
5 treble popcorn
5 double crochet popcorn
Work one chain and 5 treble/double crochet in the same stitch. Take the final loop of the last stitch worked from the hook and insert the hook into the one chain before the group of stitches, then into the dropped loop and draw the yarn through.
7 treble popcorn
7 double crochet popcorn
Work one chain and 7 treble/double crochet in the same stitch. Take the final loop of the last stitch worked from the hook and insert the hook into the one chain before the group of stitches, then into the dropped loop and draw the yarn through.
4 half treble puff stitch
4 half double crochet puff
stitch
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch to be worked and draw yarn up 0,5 - 1 cm, *yarn over hook, insert hook into same stitch and draw yarn up, repeat from*3 times, yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
6 half treble puff stitch
6 half double crochet puff
stitch
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch to be worked and draw yarn up 0,5 – 1 cm, *yarn over hook, insert hook into same stitch and draw yarn up, repeat from*5 times, yarn over hook and draw through all loops.
bullion stitch bullion stitch
Yarn over hook the required number of times, usually from 10 to 12 times, hook insert into stitch, yarn over hook and draw loop through, yarn over hook and draw through all loops on hook, finish by working a chain.
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Flower from puffs or clusters
Flower from puffs or clusters
1 row: work 1 treble / double crochet in space of 3 chains below, 3 chains, 1 incomplete cluster in third chain to right of hook, 1 incomplete cluster in space of 3 chains below and 1 incomplete cluster in next space of 3 chains below, yarn over hook and draw through all loops (3 clusters decrease). Then work 3 chains, 1 cluster in third chain to right of hook and 1 treble / double crochet in space of 3 chains below.
2 row: 1 treble / double crochet in stitch below, 3 chains, * 1 cluster in top of 3 clusters decrease below, 3 chains, repeat from * 1 time, 1 treble / double crochet in stitch below.
Picots:
picot of 3 chains
closed with a slip stitch
to the previous
stitch
picot of 3 chain
stitches closed with a slip stitch to the previous
stitch
Work 3 chain/chain stitches. The final chain is joined to the work by working a slip stitch into a previous stitch to right of hook.
picot of 5 chains
closed with a slip stitch
to the previous
stitch
picot of 5 chain
stitches closed with a slip stitch to the previous
stitch
Work 5 chain/chain stitches. The final chain is joined to the work by working a slip stitch into a previous stitch to right of hook.
picot of 5 chains
closed with a slip stitch to the 5th
chain
picot of 5 chains
closed with a slip stitch to
the 5th chain
Work 5 chain/chain stitches. The final chain is joined to the work by working a slip stitch into the first chain.
picot of 5 chains
closed with a double
crochet to the 5th chain
picot of 5 chain
stitches closed with a
single crochet to
the 5th chain
Work 5 chain/chain stitches. The final chain is joined to the work by working a double crochet / single crochet into the first chain.
Crossed stitches:
crossed treble stitch
1x1
cross double crochet
stitch 1x1
One method is to miss a stitch, work the given stitch in the next stitch and then the given stitch in the missed stitch.
Another method makes a crossed stitch which is separate from its pair. Miss 1 stitch, work the given stitch in the next stitch and with the hook behind the stitch
crossed double
treble stitch 1x1
cross treble stitch 1x1
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just worked, insert it into the missed stitch and work the given stitch.
These are worked on the longer crochet stitches without actually crossing them. Using a double treble / treble stitch, yarn over hook twice and insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops ( 3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and insert hook into given stitch, yarn over
crossed treble stitch
2x1
cross double crochet
stitch 2x1
crossed treble stitch
1x1, separated
by 2 chains
cross double crochet
stitch 1x1, separated by
2 chain stitches
crossed double
treble stitch 1x1,
separated by 2 or 3 chains
cross treble stitch 1x1,
separated by 2 or 3 chain
stitches
Half-crossed stitches These are stitches on two “legs”
1 half cross double treble
1 half cross treble
Yarn over hook twice and insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops ( 1 incomplete treble / double crochet ), yarn over hook and insert hook into given stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops (1 incomplete treble / double crochet) - two “legs” made, * yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops, repeat from* 3 times.
1 half cross quintuple
treble1 half cross quadruple treble
Yarn over hook five times and insert hook into stitch, work 1 incomplete double treble / treble, yarn over twice, insert hook in next stitch and work 1 incomplete double treble / treble, * yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops, repeat from* 5 times (1 loop remains on hook).
Increasing stitches:
2 double crochet stitches
worked in a single stitch
2 single crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
These are stitches working in the same stitch of previous row/round.
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Increasing stitches:
2 double crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
2 single crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
These are stitches working in the same stitch of previous row/round.
2 chain-double crochet stitches worked in a single
stitch
2 chain-single crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
2 half treble stitches worked in a single stitch
2 half double crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
2 treble stitches worked in a single stitch
2 double crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
2 double treble stitches or 2 triple treble stitches worked
in a single stitch
2 treble stitches or 2 double treble stitches worked in a single
stitch
3 or 5 treble stitches worked in a single stitch
3 or 5 double crochet stitches worked in a single stitch
2 treble stitches separated by 2 or 3 chains, worked in a
single stitch
2 double crochet stitches separated by 2 or 3 chain stitches
worked in a single stitch
2 double treble stitches separated by 2 or 3 chains,
worked in a single stitch
2 treble stitches separated by 2 or 3 chain stitches, worked in a
single stitch
3 treble stitches each separated by 1 chain,
worked in a single stitch
3 double crochet stitches each separated by 1 chain stitch,
worked in a single stitch
group of 2 double treble and 3 triple treble stitches each
separated by 3 chains, worked in a single stitch
group of 2 treble and 3 double treble stitches each separated by
3 chain stitches, worked in a single stitch
Decreasing stitches:
2 double crochet stitches
decrease
2 single crochet stitches
decrease
Work the given incomplete stitches then draw yarn through all loops on hook.
For example, 2 treble stitch decrease / 2
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double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, ( 3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over hook and insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook and draw through a loop, ( 4 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook, ( 3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through remaining 3 loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).
2 tunisian simple stitches
decrease
2 tunisian simple stitches
decrease
3 tunisian simple stitches
decrease
3 tunisian simple stitches
decrease
2 half treble stitches
decrease
2 half double crochet stitches
decrease
2 treble stitches
decrease
2 double crochet stitches
decrease
3 treble stitches decrease
3 double crochet stitches decrease
2 double treble stitches decrease
2 treble stitches decrease
3 double treble stitches decrease
3 treble stitches decrease
6 double treble stitches decrease
6 treble stitches decrease
2 puff stitches decrease
2 puff stitches decrease
5 long half treble stitches
decrease
5 long half double crochet stitches
decrease Or for example, 6 long half treble stitches decrease / 6 half double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch to be worked and draw yarn up 1 cm, *yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch and draw yarn up, repeat 5 from* times, yarn over hook and draw through all loops.6 long half
treble stitches decrease
6 long half double crochet stitches
decrease
Relief stitches:
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relief double crochet worked at front
relief single crochet worked at front
These are worked by taking the hook round the stem of a stitch.
A relief front stitches is made by wrapping the yarn over the hook, taking the hook from the front and from the right to left round the stitch to be worked and then completing the stitch normally.
A relief back stitches is made by wrapping the yarn over the hook, taking the hook from the back and from the right to left round the stitch to be worked and then completing the stitch normally.
relief double crochet worked at back
relief single crochet worked at back
relief half treble worked at front
relief half double crochet worked at
front
relief half treble worked at back
relief half double crochet worked at
back
relief treble worked at front
relief double crochet worked at front
rrelief treble worked at back
relief double crochet worked at back
relief puff stitch from 2 half treble worked at
front
relief puff stitch from 2 half double crochet
worked at front
relief puff stitch from 4 half treble worked at
front
relief puff stitch from 4 half treble worked at front
Back and front loop of chain stitch:
double crochet worked in back loop of chain
stitch
single crochet worked in back loop of chain stitch
This crochet technique is used for relief work. Insert the hook into back or front chain stitch of previous row and work given stitch.
treble worked in front loop of chain stitch
double crochet worked in front loop of chain stitch
Working circularly:
ring of yarn ring of yarnLoop the yarn around knitting needle a few times and then make one stitch to connect them. Then work a given stitches into circle. Join the last stitch to the first stitch by a slip stitch.
this symbol indicates how many times loops yarn
around the knitting needle
this symbol indicates how many times loops yarn
around the knitting needle
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this symbol indicates the size of knitting needle
this symbol indicates the size of knitting needle
ring of 1 chain ring of 1 chain stitchWork turning chains and one chain / chain stitch. Insert hook into last chain from hook and work a given stitches. Join the last stitch to the turning chain by a slip stitch.
working circularly like spiral working circularly like spiralIn work does not join rounds, working without turning chains, the last stitch work in firs stitch.
Addition symbols:
the first red chain is the beginning of the foundation
chain
the first red chain stitch is the beginning of the foundation
chain
Making a first chain: first make a slip loop. Take hold of the crochet hook in the right hand and insert it through the loop. Draw the loop through and leaving the hook in the yarn, pull the short end to close the loop round the hook.
the number of row/rounds
the number of row/rounds
Crochet can be worked in rows or rounds. When working in rows the work is turned, as in knitting, to start a new row. Many patterns, such as hats, begs, socks or baby booties, are worked circularly (or in rounds). In work the last stitch of each round is connected to the first stitch with a slip stitch.
these symbols indicate the amount of chain
stitches of arch
these symbols indicate the amount of chain
stitches of arch
When working with arch of chains / chain stitches in many patterns crochet hook, usually, insert into space below. Thus, a stitches engulfs a chain stitch from every quarter.
spikes, these symbols indicate in what row or round work given stitch
spikes, these symbols indicate in what row or round work given stitch
These are made by inserting the hook below the row previously worked. A loop is draw through and up to the height of the current row and the stitch is then finished normally.
this arrow is shows where motifs to connect
with one another
this arrow is shows where motifs to connect
with one another
The motifs to connect with one another by slip stitch or double crochet/single crochet.
these arrows indicates a space in which to insert
hook
these arrows indicates a space in which to insert
hook
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How to follow crochet a diagram:The terms are presented in next key: British term / American term.Let us consider the diagram of simple openwork pattern:
Every stitch has an own symbol:Each stitch has the sequence one after another.
The work begins with the chain foundation of 16 chains.
1 row: 1 turning chain, 1 double crochet / single crochet in second chain from hook, * 3 chains, 2 chains miss, 1 double crochet / single crochet in next chain, repeat from * to end of row.
2 row: 3 turning chains, 1 chain, 1 treble / double crochet in the space of 3 chains bellow, * 4 chains, 1 double crochet / single crochet in the space of 3 chains bellow, 4 chains, 1 treble / double crochet in the space of 3 chain bellow, repeat from * 1 time, 1 chain and 1 treble / double crochet in double
crochet / single crochet bellow. - chain / chain stitch - double crochet / single crochet - treble / double crochet
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3 row: 1 turning chain, 1 double crochet / singlr crochet in treble / double crochet, * 3 chains, 1 double crochet / single crochet in the space of 4 chains bellow, repeat from * 4 times.
4 row: 3 turning chains, 3 chains and 1 double crochet / single crochet in the space of 3 chains bellow, * 4 chains, 1 treble / double crochet in the space of 3 chains bellow, 4 chains, 1 double crochet / single crochet in the space of 3 chains bellow, repeat from * 1 time, 2 chains and 1 treble / double crochet in double crochet / single crochet bellow.
5 row: 1 turning chain, 1 double crochet / single crochet in treble / double crochet,* 3 chains, 1 double crochet / single crochet in the space of 4 chains bellow, repeat from * 3 times, 3 chains and 1 double crochet / single crochet in space of 6 chains bellow.
Repeat rows 2-5.
Let us consider the diagram of round motif:
- chain / chain stitch
- picot of 5 chains closed with a slip stitch to the previous stitch
- slip stitch
- double crochet / single crochet
- treble / double crochet
- double treble / treble
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The work begins with the chain foundation of 5 chains and joining it to a ring with slip stitch.
1 row: 9 tuning chains, * 1 double treble / treble in ring, 4 chain, repeat from* 6 times, slip stitch to fifth chain of 9 chains.
2 row: 1tuning chain, 1 double crochet / single crochet in same stitch, * [1 double crochet / single crochet, 1 half treble / half double crochet, 3 treble / double crochet, 1 half treble / half double crochet, 1 double crochet / single crochet ] in space of 4 chains bellow, 1 double crochet / single crochet in double treble / single crochet bellow, repeat from * 7 times, slip stitch to turning chain.
3 row: 13 tuning chains, * 1 double treble / single crochet in the second of three double crochet / single crochet bellow, 8 chains, repeat from * 6 times, slip stitch to fifth chain of 13 tuning chains.
4 row: 1 tuning chain, * [ 3 double crochet / single crochet, picot of 5 chains, 4 double crochet / single crochet, picot of 5 chains, 4 double crochet / single crochet, picot of 5 chains, 3 double crochet / single crochet ] in space of 8 chains bellow, repeat from * 7 times, slip stitch to tuning chain.
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