Crochet abbreviations: ( US crochet terms )
Ch = Chain
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Sl = Slip stitch
Sc = Single crochet
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Inc sc = 2 single crochet in same stitch
Dec sc = Single crochet 2 stitches together
Hdc= Half double crochet
Dec hdc= Half double crochet 2 stitches together
Inc hdc= 2 half double crochet in same stitch
Dc = Double crochet
Inc dc = 2 double crochet in same stitch
Dec dc = Double crochet 2 stitches together
Tr = Triple crochet
Dtr = Double triple crochet
Inc tr = 2 triple crochet in same stitch
Dec tr = Triple crochet 2 stitches together
Fpsc = Front post single crochet
Bpsc = Back post single crochet
Fpdc = Front post double crochet
Bpdc = Back post double crochet
Fptr = Front post triple crochet
Bptr = Back post triple crochet
Fpdtr = Front post double triple crochet
Bpdtr = Back post double triple crochet
Would love to try it, but I cannot print the pattern?
Here’s a neat tutorial to use the Print Friendly button at the bottom of each post: http://www.mooglyblog.com/print-pattern-use-print-friendly-button-moogly/
What does Inc dc mean and how is it done? I see in the hooded child’s cape that is used in several rows. I assume it means to increase, but not sure how it is to be done. Thank you for your help. Very cute pattern.
Hi,
Inc dc = 2 double crochet in same stitch
What is a magic ring?
It’s also called adjustable loop, check out this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE
Hi,
I’m working on the shawl ccir-collar vest and would like to learn the “chainless dc for every dc of each row instead of ch 3” technique.
I’m am really enjoying tis pattern — very easy to read and follow — great job!!!
julie
There’s a great tutorial here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/chainless-starting-double-crochet/