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Knit & Crochet Symbols

Skein Train provides the information on this page to assist you in purchasing the right patterns for you skill level, the right yarns for your project and once your project is complete you may provide proper garment care for your finished garment.

 Yarn Weight Symbols

Pattern Skill Levels  Beginner Skill Level Project for first time crocheters/knitters using basic stitches & little shaping   Easy Skill Level Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes and simple shaping and finishing  Intermediate Skill Level Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. Experienced Skill Level Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques & dimension, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping, and refined finishing  Skein Train - Garment Care Symbols  Shown below are some of the commonly seen garment care symbols, there are many more that provide more specific recommendations, but if you familiarize yourself with these main symbols the others will be relatively easy to decipher.  Garment Care Symbols Knitting Basics Yarn:   Knitting Needle Conversion: Knitting Abbreviations: Crochet Basics Definition of Crochet (From French Croc or Croche meaning “hook”).   The method of fashioning textiles using string, yarn, or thread with a hooked tool. Some of the Many Varieties of Crochet Filet Crochet-worked from a grid or graph   Tunisian Crochet-After the starting chain is accomplished; the first row is worked by inserting the hook n the chain, pulling a loop from the free end of the yarn, and inserting the hook in the next chain without working the loop off the hook. At the end of the row, you will have as many loops on the hook as there are stitches across. In the second half of the row, you will work the loops off the hook. Broomstick Crochet-A form of  crochet that originally was accomplished over a broomstick, most often today is done over a very large knitting needle. In actuality, you could use a piece of PVC, curtain rod, fat pencil or any long cylindrical object you can find around the house. Hairpin Lace-This method uses a crochet hook and a hairpin lace loom.  Formerly, a metal U-shaped hairpin was used for this purpose which is how the method got its name. Strips are made by this method which are then joined together to create a lightweight fabric. Various types of yarns and threads are used to get different color, texture and designs. Items such as scarves, shawls, hats, baby blanket, afghans, and clothing are made from it. Hairpin lace can also be used to decorate sewn, knitted, and crocheted works. Cro-Hook Crochet-The cro-hook is a special double-ended crochet hook. Because the hook has two ends, two colors of thread can be handled at once and freely interchanged. Irish Crochet -There are many types and definitions of Irish Crochet; basically what they all have in common is: they are crocheted in pieces and assembled in a 3D quality.     Basic Crochet Stitches    Ch  Chain Stitch  With the slip knot on your hook, yarn over and draw through the loop that is already on your hook. Continue this for how many chains you need to begin your project. When working into the chain you can either insert your hook under the top strands of each chain (the method most people use) or into the back ridge, "the hump", of each chain (sometimes referred to as camel crochet).  SC  Single Crochet  Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your hook  Single Crochet DC Double Crochet Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through the last 2 of the loops. TC or TR Treble Crochet Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through two loops.   HDC Half Double Crochet  Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 3 loops on your hook.) Yarn over again and draw through all three of the loops on the hook. SS or SL ST Slip Stitch  Insert your hook into the space indicated, yarn over and draw through the stitch and the loop on your hook. Slip Stitch   Things to keep in mind:  If you purchase a pattern authored in England (UK) be aware of the above:

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