Abbreviations and Such

Abbreviations
beg……..begin/beginning
bpdc……back post double crochet
bpsc ……back post single crochet
bptr …….back post treble crochet
CC ……..contrasting color
ch……….chain stitch
ch-………refers to chain or space previously made
(i.e. ch-1 space)
ch sp …..chain space
cl ………..cluster
cm………centimeter(s)
dc……….double crochet
dc dec …double crochet 2 or more stitches together,
as indicated
dec……..decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr ………double treble crochet
fpdc…….front post double crochet
fpsc …….front post single crochet
fptr ……..front post treble crochet
g…………grams
hdc……..half double crochet
hdc dec .half double crochet 2 or more stitches
together, as indicated
lp(s)…….loops(s)
MC ……..main color
mm……..millimeter(s)
oz ……….ounce(s)
pc ……….popcorn
rem……..remain/remaining
rep………repeat(s)
rnd(s) ….round(s)
RS………right side
sc ……….single crochet
sc dec …single crochet 2 or more stitches together,
as indicated
sk ……….skip(ped)
sl st …….slip stitch
sp(s)……space(s)
st(s)…….stitch(es)
tog………together
tr…………treble crochet
trtr ………triple treble
WS……..wrong side
yd(s)……yard(s)
yo ……….yarn over
Symbols
( ) a collective group of stitches all in the same place
[ ] repeated stitch sequence, and the number of times to repeat.
Examples:
{ } repeat instructions
* The asterisk is used to indicate the beginning of a set of repeat instructions.
** indicate a set of repeat instructions, usually worked in combination with a set of
single-asterisk instructions.

Skill Levels
Information provided from Standards & Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting by the Craft Yarn Council of America.
Symbol ClassificationDescription
Beginner Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches and minimal
shaping.
Easy Projects using yarn or thread with basic stitches, repetitive stitch
patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
Intermediate Projects using a variety of techniques, such as color patterns, basic
lace patterns, and mid-level shaping and finishing.
Experienced
Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension,
such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine
threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing.