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Below is a list of crochet abbreviations and definitions of crocheting terms to help you when reading patterns.

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* or ( ) or [] Instructions after the asterisk or between parentheses/brackets are repeated the number of times stated
Gauge: Checking the "gauge" before you start crocheting will insure that it turns out the size stated in the directions.  To check the gauge, crochet a 3" square using the pattern specified.  The pattern will tell you how many stitches and how many rows there should be per inch.  If your sample doesn't match the gauge, you need to change the size of your crochet hook and do another 3" test piece and re-measure.  Continue doing this until your gauge matches the pattern.  The smaller the hook, the more rows and stitches you will get per inch.
 
approx approximately   m meters
beg beginning   mc main color
blo back loop only   mm millimeters
cc contract color   oz(s) ounce(s)
ch chain   pat pattern
cl cluster   rem remaining
cm centimeters   rep repeat
cont continue   rnd(s) round(s)
dc double crochet   RS right side
dec decrease   sc single crochet
ea each   sl slip
gm grams   slst slip stitch
gr group   sk skip
hdc half double crochet   sp space
hk hook   st(s) stitch(es)
inc increase   tog together
incl including   tr triple (treble) crochet
" or in(s) inches   WS wrong side
lp loop   yo yarn over

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