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Knit and Crochet Abbreviations alt alternate   pat pattern approx approximately   psso pass slipped stitch over beg beginning   rem remain(ing) ch chain   rep repeat cm centimeter(s)   reverse sc reverse single crochet co cast on   rnd round cont continue(ity)   RS right side dc double crochet   sc single crochet dec decrease(ing)   Sl st slip stitch dtr double treble   Sl1 slip next stitch knitwise g gram(s)   Sl1P slip next stitch purlwise hdc half double crochet   sp(s) space(s) inc increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch   st st stockinette stitch K knit   st(s) stitch(es) K1B knit into next stitch 1 row below   tog together K2tog knit 2 stitches together   tr treble crochet K2togtbl knit 2 stitches together through back loops   WS wrong side M1 make one stitch   yb bring yarn into back of work mm millimeter(s)   yf bring yarn into front of work oz ounce(s)   yfwd yarn forward P purl   yo yarn over the needle P2sso pass 2 slipped stitches over   Yoh yarn over the hook P2tog purl two stitches together   yrn yarn round needle P2togtbl purl 2 stitches together through back loops         Glossary Casting On Stocking Stitch The Knit Stitch Chain Stitch The Purl Stitch   Finishing Seam-stocking stitch   Twisted Cord Fringe   PomPom Tassle   Satin stitch Braid   Stem stitch Flat Seam for Knit fabric   Overcast st Flat Seam for Crochet fabric   Blanket stitch Grafting   French Seam Blocking     Pattern Ratings: Skill Level for Knitting Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping. Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing. Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and numerous color changes. Pattern Ratings: Skill Level for Crocheting Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping. Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing. Standard Yarn Weights System * Guidelines only: the following reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories. Yarn Weight Symbol and Category names. Type of yarns in Category Sock, Fingering, Baby Sport, Baby DK, Light, Worsted Worsted, Afghan, Aran Chunky, Craft, Rug Bulky, Roving Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches 27 - 32 sts 23 - 26 sts 21 - 24 sts 16 - 20 sts 12 - 15 sts 6 - 11 sts Recommended Needle in Metric Size Range 2.25 - 3.25 mm 3.25 - 3.75 mm 3.75 - 4.5 mm 4.5 - 5.5 mm 5.5 - 8 mm 8 mm and larger Recommended Needle U.S. Size Range 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7 to 9 9 to 11 11 and larger Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inches 21 - 32 sts 16 - 20 sts 12 - 17 sts 11 - 14 sts 8 - 11 sts 5 - 9 sts Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range 2.25 - 3.5 mm 3.5 - 4.5 mm 4.5 - 5.5 mm 5.5 - 6.5 mm 6.5 - 9 mm 9 mm and larger Recommended Hook U.S. Size Range B - 1 to E - 4 E - 4 to 7 7 to I - 9 I - 9 to K-10 1/2 K-10 1/2 to M - 13 M - 13 and larger