Knitting and Crochet?

Question

Where can I find abbreviations for crochet and knitting? I want to abbreviations and the explanations on how to use them. Them main thing I want is how to apply the abbreviations.
I can crochet and knitt but, I seem to only know how to do it one way. Please give me some ideas and websites.
Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

You can find crochet abbreviations at these sites:

Fun Crochet: http://www.funcrochet.com/crochetabbreviations.html

Crochet n More: http://www.crochetnmore.com/123basics.htm

Yarn Standards: http://www.yarnstandards.com/crochet.html

You can find Knitting Abbreviations at the following sites:

Yarn Standards: http://www.yarnstandards.com/knit.html

Knit Knitting: http://knitknitting.com/abbreviations.htm

Purple Kitty Yarns (which also has lots of patterns)
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/knitting-pattern-abbreviations.html

Hope this helps and have fun with your needlework!

Answer 2

I'm not sure where you would find the abbreviations and explanations, but there's a great forum for crochet (crochetville.org) if you ever need specific answers. There are a lot of experienced crochters that give great advice.

Answer 3

Try these sites out:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/abbreviations_explained/
this is their glossary for the terms but there are also videos here to learn how to do the stitches - this is for knitting


For crochet look at:
http://www.needlecraftuniversity.com/libcrochet.htm

Answer 4

I LOVE the Lion Brand Yarn web site! Give them a try. They have instructional stuff, free patterns and a wonderful selection of yarns.

Answer 5

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/how-tos.html
www.anniesattic.com/crochet/learntoread.html
eastmanpublishing.com/library/free_knitcrochet_ebook.htm
www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1325
creativity-portal.com/howto/.../needlecrafts_crochetknitting.html
www.craftbits.com/html/crochet-left.htm


As for suggestions: read all you can, look for pictures, find a mentor to help you with the hard stuff, and PRACTICE.

Answer 6

here are two sites that are for either for knit or crochet

Answer 7

Crochet:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/123basics.htm

Knitting:
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/l/bl_abbreviations.htm

Both links lead to pictures!

Answer 8

Here you go,
crochet
http://www.yarnstandards.com/crochet.html
knit
http://www.knittingfool.com/pages/abbrev.cfm

Answer 9

this is my favorite website for stitchery (ok, 2nd favorite - my favorite is my own: theyarnival.com :)

Answer 10

www.knittinghelp.com