Basic Stitches







Here you will find the basic stitches of crocheting.
Get you a hook and a skein of yarn and spend some
time just practicing. In no time you'll have it. *S*





ABBREVIATIONS


            chain (ch)
            stitch (st)
            Slip stitch (sl st)
            single crochet (sc)
            half double crochet (hdc)
            double crochet (dc)
            triple crochet (tr)
            double-treble crochet (dtr)
            loop (lp)
            yarn over (yo)
            skip(sk)
            picot (p)



STITCHES



BASIC TERMS:

Gauge: Exact gauge is essential for proper size and fit. Before beginning your project, make the sample swatch given in the individual instructions in the thread and hook specified. After completing the swatch, measure it, counting your stitches and rows carefully. If your swatch is larger or smaller than specified, make another, changing hook size to get the correct gauge. Keep trying until you find the size hook that will give you the specified gauge.

Markers: Markers are used to help distinguish the beginning of each round being worked. Place a 2" scrap piece of thread before the first stitch of each round, moving marker after each round is complete. When instructed to move a marker within a round, complete stitches indicated and move marker after last stitch made to mark beginning of next round.

Joining with SC: When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on hook. Insert hook in stitch or space indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through both loops on hook.


I have found a excellent site that has many more stitches on it. You might want to visit that site and see what is offered:

Stitch Guide.com




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