st(s)—stitch(es)
yo—yarn over
rnd(s)—round(s)
k—knit
p—purl
rpt—repeat
tog.—together
dec.—decrease
pat.—pattern
An asterisk (*) or dagger (†) indicates that the directions immediately
following are to be repeated the given number of times, in addition to
the original. Thus “rpt from * (†) 3 times” means to make pattern 4
times in all.
[ ] All sts within brackets are to be worked in same st or place.
Example: [1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc] in next st. means to work 1 sc, then 1 dc,
then 1 sc all in same next st.
ch (chain st)—Make a loop on hook (to begin work), * yo, draw thru loop;
rpt from *; each rpt is 1 ch st.
sl st (slip st)—Insert hook in st, yo, draw thru st and loop on hook.
sc (single crochet)—Draw up a loop in st (now having 2 loops on hook),
yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook.
dc (double crochet)—Yo, draw up a loop in st, yo, draw thru 2 loops on
hook, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook.
tr (treble crochet)—Yo twice, draw up a loop in st, [yo, draw thru 2
loops on hook] 3 times.