How to Read Crochet Patterns
Crochet patterns may be challenging to read at first glance, as they employ numerous abbreviations to save space and make it simpler to keep track of where you are in the pattern. However, with time, you'll come to appreciate the efficiency of crochet patterns and become an expert at reading them.
1、What does the abbreviation crochet mean？
Different countries may use different terminology for the same crochet stitches. For instance, the UK English term "double crochet" (dc) is equivalent to the US English term "single crochet" (sc).
Here are some common abbreviations used in amigurumi written with US terminology:
| Abbreviations | Comments |
|---|---|
| rnd(s) | round(s) |
| ch(s) | chain(s) |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| inc | increase |
| dec | decrease |
| sl st(s) | slip stitch(es) |
| yo | yarn over |
2、How to Read Crochet Patterns？
To indicate which stitches to repeat and how many times, some patterns employ symbols such as brackets ((…), […]) or multiplier indicators (*, x).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
This means that for round 4, repeat the sequence of [2 sc followed by 1 inc] a total of 6 times.
Also could've been written as:
[2 sc, inc] [2 sc, inc] [2 sc, inc] [2 sc, inc] [2 sc, inc] [2 sc, inc]
Since 1 increase stitch = 2 single crochet stitches, 1 increase stitch counts as 2 stitches. 1 single crochet stitch counts as 1 stitch.
So the total is （2+2)x6=24 stitches
