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Wide Scarf
Material: Bernat Satin
Hook size: H/8-5.00mm
Finished size: Measures approximately 8 inches wide and 64 inches long.
Row 1: Ch 28, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, (27 sts) Turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in next sc and in each sc across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp and in next two sc, (ch 3, miss next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 3 times. Ch 3, miss next 3 sc, sc in next sc. (Ch 3, miss next 2 sc, sc in next sc.) 3 times, sc in next 2 sc. Turn
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, 3 dc in each loop across, 1 dc in last 3 sts. Turn
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across. Turn
Repeat rows 2-5 another 33 times, or until desired length, and then repeat row 2 and row 5 once more. Fasten off.
Double Stranded Bath Puff
Material: 2 colors or 2 strands of Bernat Handicrafter 100% Cotton
Hook size: N-9.00mm
Finished Size: Measures approximately 4″ across.
Ch 5, join with sl st to form circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in ring, (ch 2, sc in ring) 20 times, ch 20, sc in ring, join with sc into first loop.
Rnd 2: (ch 3, sc in same loop) 5 times, *ch 3, sc in next loop, (ch 3 sc in same loop) 5 times.* Repeat from * to * all around. Finish off.
Back Scrubber
Material: 2 colors, or 2 strands of Bernat Handicrafter 100% Cotton Yarn
Hook size: N-9.00mm
Gauge: 5 rows= 2.5”, 10sts= 4”
Finished size: 5.5 inches wide and 12 inches long, 21 inches long with the loops.
Row 1: With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 20, join with sl st. Ch 1, 2 sc in same st. Turn
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, work 2 sc in each st. (4 sc) Turn
Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to second last st, 2 sc in last st. (6sc) Turn
Row 4-7: Repeat row 3 until you have 14 st across.
Row 8-22: Continue working in back loops only, Ch 1, sc in each st across. (14 sts) Turn
Row 23: Working in back loops only, Ch 1, 2sctog, sc across to last 2 st, 2sctog. (12 sts left) Turn
Row 24-28: Repeat row 23 until only 4 st left.
Row 29: Ch 1, working in back loops only, (2sctog) 2 times. (2 sts left) Turn
Row 30: Sl st in first sc, Ch 20, join with sl st in 2nd sc.
Fasten Off.
It’s hard enough to learn how to crochet let alone deal with all the funky abbreviations. Here are some of the most common, to help you get started. Bear with me as I complete this chart.
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Crochet Abbreviation Chart |
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Abbreviation |
Description |
Instruction |
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Parenthesizes |
Instructions in between need to be worked as many times as instructed |
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[ ] |
Brackets |
Instructions in between need to be worked as many times as instructed |
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* |
Asterisk |
Instructions following should be repeated as directed |
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* * |
Asterisks |
Instructions in between should be repeated as many times as instructed |
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Alt |
Alternate |
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Approx |
Approximately |
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Beg |
Begin/beginning |
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Bet |
Between |
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BL |
Back Loop(s) |
There are 2 loops on top of each stitch. The back loop is the farthest away from you |
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BP |
Back Post |
Insert hook from behind of work around post of stitch indicated from the previous round or row. |
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BPdc |
Back Post, Double Crochet |
Yarn over and insert hook from behind of work around the post of stitch indicated from previous round or row. Yarn over and pull up a loop, (3 Loops on hook) (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops) twice. |
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BPsc |
Back Post Single Crochet |
Yarn over and insert hook from behind of work around the post of stitch indicated from previous round or row. Yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. |
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BPtr |
Back Post Treble Crochet |
Yarn over twice and insert hook from behind of work around the post of stitch indicated from previous round or row. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook) (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops)3 times. |
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CA |
Color A |
A color used in pattern |
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CB |
Color B |
A color used in pattern |
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CC |
Contrasting Color |
A color used in pattern |
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Ch |
Chain stitch |
To start the chain stitch make a slip knot, yarn over and pull through loop on hook. |
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Ch-1 Sp |
Chain 1 Space |
Work stitch into chain 1 space of previous round…work stitch in to the hole below chain and not into the chain. |
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Ch-sp |
Chain space |
Work stitch into chain space of previous round…work stitch in to the hole below chain(s) and not into the chain(s). |
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CL |
Cluster |
More than one stitch worked together into a cluster |
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Cm |
Centimeter(s) |
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Cont |
Continue |
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CR DC |
Crossed Double Crochet |
Skip a stitch and double crochet in next stitch, then back up and double crochet in the skipped stitch. |
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Dec |
Decrease, decreases, decreasing |
Work 2 or more stitches together as one, you do that by working the stitches within one step of completion, then pull yarn through all loops on hook. |
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DC |
Double Crochet |
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice. |
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Dc2tog |
Double Crochet 2 Together |
*Work Double Crochet in stitch indicated omitting the last step,* (2 loops on hook). Repeat from *to* once in next stitch. (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook. |
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Dc dec |
Double Crochet Decrease |
Same as the Dc2tog. |
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Dtr |
Double Treble |
Yarn over 3 times, insert hook into stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (Yarn over and pull through two loops on hook) 4 times. |
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Esc |
Extended Single Crochet |
Insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through one loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. |
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FL |
Front Loop |
There are 2 loops on top of each stitch. The front loop is the closest to you |
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Foll |
Follow, Follows, Following |
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FP |
Front Post |
Insert hook from in front of work around post of stitch indicated from the previous round or row. |
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FPdc |
Front Post Double Crochet |
Yarn over and insert hook in front of work around the post of stitch indicated from previous round or row. Yarn over and pull up a loop, (3 Loops on hook) (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops) twice. |
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FPtr |
Front Post Treble Crochet |
Yarn over twice and insert hook in front of work around the post of stitch indicated from previous round or row. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook) (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops)3 times. |
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G |
Gram |
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Hdc |
Half Double Crochet |
Yarn over and insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook |
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Hdc dec |
Half Double Crochet Decrease |
*Work half double crochet in stitch indicated omitting the last step,* (3 loops on hook) Repeat from *to* once in next stitch. (5 loops on hook) Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. |
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Inc |
Increase, Increases, increasing |
Work 2 or more stitches in one stitch. |
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Lp(s) |
Loop(s) |
A loop is simply a series of chains |
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m |
Meter(s) |
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MC |
Main Color |
Main Color of your project |
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mm |
Millimeter(s) |
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Oz |
Ounce(s) |
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p |
Picot |
Chain the amount of chains instructed, then slip stitch in chain indicated to form a small bump |
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Pat(s) |
Pattern(s) |
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Patt |
Pattern(s) |
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pc |
Popcorn |
Pattern will usually explain as they are different. |
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Pm |
Place Marker |
Place a marker in stitch or space indicated to help you keep track of where you are in the pattern. |
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Prev |
Previous |
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rem |
Remain, Remaining |
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Rep |
Repeat(s) |
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Rnd(s) |
Round(s) |
Term used when working in a circle |
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RS |
Right Side |
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Sc |
Single Crochet |
Insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. |
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Sc2tog |
Single Crochet 2 together |
*Insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop,* repeat from *to* once in next stitch. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook. |
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sk |
Skip |
Skip stitches or spaces indicated. |
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Sl st |
Slip Stitch |
Insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook. |
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Sp(s) |
Space(s) |
Refers to a loop or a hole beneath 1 or more chains. |
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St(s) |
Stitch(es) |
Any stitch such as a double crochet, single crochet, chain and so on. |
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WS |
Wrong Side |
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Yd(s) |
Yard(s) |
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Yo |
Yarn Over |
Wrap the yarn over hook |
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Yoh |
Yarn Over Hook |
Wrap the yarn over hook |
Red Heart, Soft Touch, Hair Scrunchie
Material: Red Heart, Soft Touch yarn, and Goody elastic
Hook size: I/9-5.50mm
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with sl st. 1 sc around elastic, (ch 3, sc around elastic) 47 times. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Sc into first loop. (Ch 3, sc in loop) 3 times. *Sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in loop) 3 times.* Repeat from * to * all around. Fasten off.
Two Toned, Red Heart, Soft Touch, Hair Scrunchie
Material: Red Heart, Soft Touch, & Goody elastic.
Hook size: I/9-5.50mm
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with sl st. Sc around elastic, (ch 3, sc around elastic) 41 times, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Sc into first loop. (Ch 3, sc in loop) 3 times. *Sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in loop) 3 times.* Repeat from * to * all around. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join second color to any ch 3 loop. Ch 1, (3 sc) in same loop and in each loop all around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Foxy Crochet Hair Scrunchie
Material: Red Heart, Foxy yarn, and Goody elastic
Hook size: K/10½-6.50mm
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with sl st. 1 sc around elastic, (ch 3, sc around elastic) 50 times. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Two Toned, Double Stranded Foxy Hair Scrunchie
Material: 2 colors of Red Heart, Foxy yarn, and Goody elastic
Hook size: N-9.00MM
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with sl st. 1 sc around elastic, (ch 2, sc around elastic) 30 times. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Bernat Boa Crochet Hair Scrunchie
Material: Bernat Boa yarn & Goody elastic
Hook size: K/10½ 6.50mm
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with sl st. 1 sc around elastic, (ch 3, sc around elastic) 40 times around elastic, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Two Toned, Double Stranded Scrunchie
Material: 2 colors of Bernat Boa yarn & Goody elastic
Hook size: N-9.00MM
Rnd 1: Join yarn to elastic with slst. 1 sc around elastic. (ch 2, sc around elastic) 25 times. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
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