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.
