2tr-cl (2 treble cluster) [(Yarnover) two times, insert hook into stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover, pull through two loops on hook) two times] two times, yarnover and pull through all three loops on hook.
3dtr-cl (3 double treble cluster) [(Yarnover) three times, insert hook into stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover, pull through two loops on hook) three times] three times, yarnover and pull through all four loops on hook.
3tr-cl (3 treble cluster) [(Yarnover) two times, insert hook into stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover, pull through two loops on hook) two times] three times, yarnover and pull through all four loops on hook.
4dtr-cl (4 double treble cluster) [(Yarnover) three times, insert hook into stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover, pull through two loops on hook) three times] four times, yarnover and pull through all five loops on hook.
adjustable ring (magic loop) Leaving a 6"/15 cm tail, form a loop in the yarn and hold it in your nondominant hand with the working yarn over your index finger (A). Draw the working yarn through the loop so you have 1 loop on the hook.
Work the appropriate number of build-up chains for the first stitch (B). Then, work stitches into the ring as instructed (e.g., single, double, or treble crochet), working each stitch over the loop yarn and the tail yarn (C and D). When you’ve crocheted the last stitch, separate the tail from the loop and pull it up to close the loop. You may leave an open hole in the center or pull it up tightly to close the ring.
back loop, front loop The back loop is the one farther away as you look at the work. The front loop is the one closer to you.
back post, front post To work a back post stitch, insert the hook from back to front to back around the post indicated (A).
To work a front post stitch, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post indicated (B).
b-ch (bead chain) Yarnover, push bead up to hook, pull yarn through loop on hook.
bead picot-3 Ch 1, yarnover, push bead up to hook, pull yarn through loop on hook, ch 1, slip st in 3rd ch from hook.
BLdc (back loop double crochet) Work 1 double crochet into the back loop only.
BLhdc (back loop half double crochet) Work 1 half double crochet into the back loop only.
BLsc (back loop single crochet) Work 1 single crochet into the back loop only.
BLsc2tog (back loop single crochet 2 stitches together) (Insert hook into back loop of next st and pull up a loop) two times, yarnover and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
BLsc-dec (back loop single crochet decrease) In the 2 stitches indicated, insert hook from front to back through back loop only of first stitch and from back to front through back loop only of 2nd stitch, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops.
BPdc (back post double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook from back to front to back around post of stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through two loops on hook) two times.
BPhdc (back post half double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook from back to front to back around post of stitch indicated and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through three loops on hook.
ch (chain) Yarnover, pull through loop on hook.
dc (double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook into stitch or space indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover, pull yarn through two loops on hook) two times.
dtr (double treble) (Yarnover) three times, insert hook into stitch or space indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through two loops on hook) four times.
FLdc (front loop double crochet) Work 1 double crochet into the front loop only.
FLsc (front loop single crochet) Work 1 single crochet into the front loop only.
FPdc (front post double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through two loops on hook) two times.
FPhdc (front post half double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch indicated and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through three loops on hook.
FPtr (front post treble crochet) (Yarnover) two times, insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch indicated and pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through two loops on hook) three times.
hdc (half double crochet) Yarnover, insert hook into stitch or space indicated and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarnover and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
picot-3 Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. (See also tight picot.)
picot-4 Ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook.
picot-5 Ch 5, slip st in 4th ch from hook.
place beaD (PB) Drop loop from hook, insert steel hook through bead and into dropped loop, pull loop through bead and snug bead up to last stitch completed, replace loop onto hook.
popcorn Make 4 dc in one st, remove hook from loop, insert hook from front to back in first dc of group, then into dropped loop, yarnover and draw through both loops on hook.
sc (single crochet) Insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.
sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) two times, yarnover and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
sc3tog (single crochet 3 stitches together) (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) three times, yarnover and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
sc5tog (single crochet 5 stitches together) (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) five times, yarnover and pull through all 6 loops on hook.
sc-cl (single crochet cluster) Insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, (insert hook in next st or space and pull up a loop) two times, yarnover and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
sc-dec (single crochet decrease) In the 2 stitches indicated, insert hook from front to back through first stitch and from back to front through 2nd stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops.
slip st (slip stitch) Insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.
standing BLdc (standing back loop double crochet) Beginning with slip knot on hook, yarnover, insert hook into back loop only of stitch indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through 2 loops on hook) two times.
standing BLsc (standing back loop single crochet) Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into back loop only of stitch indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.
standing dc (standing double crochet) Beginning with slip knot on hook, yarnover, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, (yarnover and pull through 2 loops on hook) two times.
standing sc (standing single crochet) Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.
surface chain *Holding yarn on wrong side of fabric, insert hook from front to back through crocheted fabric and pull up a loop through fabric and through loop on hook. Repeat from * as desired.
tight picot-2 Ch 2, slip st in stitch at base of chain.
tight picot-3 Ch 3, slip st in st at base of chain just made.
tr (treble crochet) (Yarnover) two times, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (yarnover and pull through 2 loops on hook) three times.
TSS (Tunisian simple stitch) Chain desired number. Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarnover and pull up a loop, (insert hook into next ch, yarnover, pull up a loop) across (forward pass complete); yarnover, pull through 1 loop on hook, (yarnover, pull through 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains (return pass complete). Row 2: Skip first vertical bar, insert hook under next vertical bar, yarnover, pull up loop (insert hook under next vertical bar, yarnover, pull up loop) across; work loops off using return pass as for Row 1. Rep Row 2 for pattern.
Changing to a new color. To change yarn colors at the end of a row without fastening off the old color, work the last stitch in the old color as a partial stitch, stopping when two loops remain on the hook. Work the last “yarnover, pull through two loops on hook” with the new color, then continue with the new color. To change colors at the end of a round, work the joining slip stitch in the new color.
Felting. Place item in a pillowcase, and close it with a rubber band. Place the pillowcase in the washing machine with pair of old jeans to add to the agitation. Set the washing machine to the hottest temperature and lowest water level. Add a small amount of soap, and begin the wash cycle. Before the cycle ends, stop the machine and check the felting progress. If more is needed, reset the wash cycle and continue. It’s important to check the felting progress often, every five to ten minutes, to ensure you get the desired size.
Stringing beads onto yarn. Use a specially designed big-eye beading needle, or use a do-it-yourself threader made from sewing thread. Here’s how:
Continue picking up beads and sliding them onto the yarn until all the beads are strung.
Twisted cord. Cut two or more strands of yarn at least three times the desired finished length. Place an overhand knot at each end of the bundle of yarn (A). Put a crochet hook or pencil into one end to act as a handle. Slip the other end over a hook or doorknob, or have someone hold one end (B). Using the “handle,” twist the yarn until it becomes tight. Pinch the yarn at the halfway point and bring the knotted ends together, allowing the cord to twist on itself (C). Carefully untie the knot and retie the strands together at each end.
Using markers in rounds. Place marker at the first stitch of the round and move it up as you work the rounds.
Working into back bump of chain. With the wrong side of the chain facing, insert hook into the bumps on the back of the chain. (The right side of the chain is a series of Vs.)