What does SP stand for in a crochet pattern?
In short, sp means space. It is sometimes shown as sp(s), which means spaces. You also may see ch-sp, which means chain space. Sp or sp(s) means you will crochet into the space between stitches. Ch-sp means, when crocheting a chain, you will skip a stitch and work into the next.
What is magic circle in crochet?
A magic ring or a magic circle is a way to begin crocheting in round by crocheting the first round into an adjustable loop and then pulling the loop tight. This is great way to start crocheting your toys, because you can pull the loop very tight so you won’t have a hole in the middle of your first round.
How do you crochet CH SP?
In a pattern you may see a chain 5 space abbreviated as “ch-5 sp”. Normally when you crochet into a stitch you insert your hook into the font and back loops of the stitch. But when you are instructed to crochet into a chain space, just insert your hook into the space/hole/gap (underneath the chain) to make your stitch.
What does 2 SP mean in crochet?
— Monique. Dear Monique, Ch-2 sp means chain-2 space OR the space/hole created by a chain-2 from the previous row. All you need to do when you get to that part is to insert your crochet hook into the hole (vs. the top of a stitch) and work your dc.
What does SK mean in crochet?
skip
The crochet abbreviation sk stands for “skip” or “skipping a stitch.” Typically, in crochet, you work your next stitch into the next available space. However, if a crochet pattern asks you to “sk” then you aren’t going to do that. Instead, you will work the instructions up to the point where the skip is commanded.
What magic circle means?
1 : a circle drawn by a magician about any person or place protecting it from demons raised by incantations.
What does CH 2 SP mean in crochet?
Ch-2 sp means chain-2 space OR the space/hole created by a chain-2 from the previous row. All you need to do when you get to that part is to insert your crochet hook into the hole (vs. the top of a stitch) and work your dc.
What does it mean to crochet a magic circle?
The crochet magic circle, also known as the magic ring and the magic loop, allows you to pull the hole closed for a more defined look. Follow this crochet tutorial to learn this stitch.
What does SC stand for in a crochet pattern?
Did you know? Many crochet pattern terms are acronyms! This makes it easier to understand since “sc” stands for “single crochet”, and “hdc” stands for half double crochet. You may also see the first two letters used instead as in ch (for chain), tr (for treble crochet), or sk st (skip stitch).
How many stitches to crochet a magic ring?
It is often written as “6 sc into a Magic Ring”. Many patterns worked in the round start with 6 stitches, but not all. Crochet as many stitches as the pattern states to do. Half-Double Crochet – Start crocheting hdc into ring the same as you would sc.
When do you not count CH-1 stitches in crochet?
When working Row 3 and all following rows in single crochet, never count the turning ch-1 as a stitch. It just disappears, like the skipped stitch when you worked the foundation chain. Skipped chains and turning chains don’t disappear when working in double crochet or taller stitches.