There are literally dozens of crochet abbreviations so we’ve dedicated this page to you for learning the many combinations of letters that will help to learn easier.
We are constantly adding new abbreviations as new techniques are made up.
repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
* *
repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations
{ }
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
[ ]
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( )
work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space
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Tunisian Abbreviations
Tunisian crochet is also commonly known as Afghan Crochet. It has also been called by a variety of other names including Shepherd’s Knitting, Railroad Knitting and Cro-hooking.
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