If your pattern says dc2tog or something similar, this is a decrease stitch. (U.S. terminology). The method is as below.
yo, insert hook into top two loops of stitch (unless otherwise specified), yo, pull through stitch (3 lps on hk),
yo, pull through 2 lps, (2 loops on hk),
At this point you are one step away from completing a regular dc,
do not finish the dc but instead...
yo, insert hook into next stitch,
yo, pull through stitch (4 lps on hk),
yo, pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hk),
yo, pull through all 3 lps
Do a double crochet stitch in every chain stitch until you reach the end of the row. When you come up to the chain three that you did at the end of the previous row, look at where you chained 3 and then do a dc in the last chain stitch of your chain 3.
A picot is a little 'bump' on a chain. It's usually made with a single crochet, but you could do it with a double crochet as well. You do it in a chain. Here is an example of one:chain 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1. The individual pattern will specify the number of chains to work on either side.
The abbreviation for the triple crochet stitch in crochet is "tr."
The word "post" in crochet is referring to the whole stitch--generally a "tall" stitch (such as a double crochet, triple crochet, etc).The reason the instructions refer to the stitch in the row below, is so the crocheter understands that you are to stitch around the stitch below--the "post" of the stitch. Otherwise, if the instructions stated that you were to double crochet the next stitch, you would understand that you would be double crocheting into the top of the stitch below, versus crochet around the length of the stitch.You also notice that the instructions will say to "back post double crochet (bpdc)" which means to bring your stitch around the post from the back position. So, "front post, double crochet (fp dc)" would mean to bring your stitch in from the front side of your work.
To make a 2 dc shell: Work two double crochet stitches all in one place. Instructions to learn how to make the easy 2 DC Shell pattern shown above: (Abbreviations: dc = double crochet, st = stitch) Work a foundation row in stitch of your choice (such as single crochet or double crochet). Pattern Row: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 1 dc in same st, * skip 1 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across.
The abbreviation for the treble crochet stitch in crochet patterns is "tr."
In crochet, the term "st" stands for stitch. It is used in creating crochet patterns to indicate the different types of stitches that need to be made, such as single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), or treble crochet (tr). By following the instructions for each stitch, crocheters can create intricate and detailed designs in their projects.
There are about 6 basic crochet stitches them being: ch~chain stitch sc~single crochet dc~double crochet hdc~half double crochet treble ss~slip stitch most patterns will use one of these stitches or a combo of some of them. .
The single crochet stitch is the strongest crochet stitch for creating durable and long-lasting projects.
Some popular abbreviations used in crochet patterns include: ch (chain), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), hdc (half double crochet), and sl st (slip stitch).
Common crochet stitches abbreviations used in patterns include: ch (chain), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), hdc (half double crochet), tr (treble crochet), and sl st (slip stitch).
It doesn't matter what kind of a stitch you are working into, you only work into the two strands at the top of the stitch. Insert your hook into the top of the dc, yoh, pull through the stitch top (2 loops on hook), yoh and pull through both loops on hook. These are US instructions.