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Abbreviation	Picture	Instructions
Golden Loop		When you insert your hook into a stitch, you yarn over and pull through. The loop that you pull through is called the Golden Loop. To make your stitch longer, you pull it up higher. The important thing is to continue bringing it to the same height throughout your piece. Once you get the hang of it it's really not difficult. This concept is very handy when trying to achieve a particular gauge in your work.
GS Granny Square		See tutorial on Granny Squares Usually worked without turning and in a square shape. May be 3-dimensional or flat, made with any yarn Pictured is the basic granny square. There are many other designs. See also tutorial on Rectangle Grannies in shapes section.
Granny's Daughters		first round of a basic granny square. procedure is to make a ring, then work 3 dc shells separated by 2 or 3 chains
hairpin lace pin also called crochet fork	picture used with permission from Lacis http://www.lacis.com	It is is not exactly crochet but possibly a cousin Many videos at YouTube demonstrating this stitch.
hdc half double crochet		yo, insert hook into top two loops of stitch, yo, pull through stitch (3 lps on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
hdc decrease		yo, insert hook into top two loops of stitch (unless otherwise specified), yo, pull through stitch, yo, 3 loops on hook. yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through st, 5 loops on hk, yo, draw through all lps
htr half treble		yo twice, insert hk in st, yo and pull through (4 lps on hk), yo, pull through 2 lps, yo, draw through last 3 lps.
Hhdc Herringbone half double crochet		yo, insert hk into st, yo, pull through (3 lps on hk), pull though first lp on hk (without another yo), then yo and draw through 2 rem loops on hook note: you can pull through st AND first lp on the hook in one motion, which is what I do personally
hk hook		basic instrument for crochet
Hook Knitting	See Afghan Stitch	Tutorial
hyphen -	A hyphen is a little dash similar to a subtraction symbol in math	A hyphen after an abbreviation such as ch generally refers to a stitch that has already been made. Example: 3 dc in ch-3 space means to put 3 dc in the space previously made which consisted of 3 chains.
inc increase	example of a sc increase on each end of the piece	work 2 st (such as sc) in one st, the increase can be made on the ends of the rows or in the center or anywhere in between
intarsia crochet also called tunisian intarsia		creating pictures from a graph using Tunisian crochet (afghan stitch)
jacquard crochet		A type of tapestry crochet. Checkerboard is an example of this technique.
jayg join as you go		This is a method of assembling motifs. Examples are the continuous join and also the jayg for grannies featured on this site.
knurl see reverse sc		working from left to right insert the hook into the next stitch to the right, yo and draw up a long loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook,
ksc	knotted single crochet (also called locked single crochet and extended single crochet)	Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw thru 1 lp on hook, yo, draw thru 2 lps on hook
linked stitches	linked triple crochet	These are stitches that are linked together with no space between them. See stitch tutorial.
lp (s) loop (s)		The loop on your hook is the piece of yarn that wraps around your hook. The loop of a stitch is the piece of yarn that makes up the top of your stitch - there is a front loop and a back loop to your stitch
lp st loop stitch also called fur stitch		This is difficult to explain in words. You can see a wonderful video at Nexstitch. My explanation follows her method. There are several methods. See sites below for more info. Crochet Me Crochet Memories First you make a row of sc. Then you decide if you want your loops on right or wrong side. If you want them on right side, you work on the wrong side. insert hook in stitch, wrap yarn (left to right - - opposite what you normally do) around hook, grab yarn below the loop created by your fingers (the piece of yarn under your finger) and bring behind the loop to pull through the sc (2 loops remain on hook), release loop from finger, yo with strand behind loop and complete stitch by pulling through both loops on hook
lsc long single crochet lst = long stitch also called spike stitch		insert your hook on the row below the row you are working on, and continue making your single crochet (you can vary the length of the stitch by going two or more rows below)
ldc long double crochet		insert your hook on the row below the row you are working on, and continue making your double crochet, You will have to draw that dc loop up a little higher than normal so it will be at the same height as your other stitches.
LYS		Local Yarn Shop, a place where you can purchase fiber art supplies in your local area
lover's knot see Solomon's Knot		This is an interesting stitch. It is actually just a single crochet on top of a chain, but the chain is longer than normal. Here's how to work it. make one chain stitch, bring your loop up about an inch, yo, and draw through again (another chain stitch), here's the tricky part - you will insert hook between the two threads that make up your long loop (sort of in back of the thread) - like when you work into the back hump of a foundation chain, then you will complete the stitch as a single crochet. This is easiest to see in pictures and video.
Magic Ball		To make a magic ball, save all the leftover strands from whatever you're making, or cut strands from other skeins you have. Tie all these strands together and roll into a ball. Use this ball to make your project, leaving all the tails out. I have made pet pads using my magic balls. Strands should probably be at least 8" to work because you will have a couple inches on either end where you tie. 12" or more would be even better. Use whatever stitch you like to make your project.
Magic Loop See Adjustable Ring		One method used to begin working in the round. See tutorial on site.
MAM mile-a-minute		This is a term to indicate you are making strips which will be sewn or crocheted together. Pictured is a scarf made with two MAM strips.
mattress stitch joining also called invisible weaving		Explanation at Crochet Cabana Place project with right sides facing you, edges together (not facing one another as in other methods but lying next to one another so that you see both right sides). Thread needle with matching yarn. Secure yarn through both sides at the edge where you intend to join. With needle pointing up, place the point into the last st (you might consider this the first stitch) and take a small st, leaving yarn loose. Go to the opposite piece and pick up the corresponding row. Return to the first side, enter the last point of exit and pick up a st. Be sure to keep the needle pointing up to the top of the work, rather than to the side of the work. Tighten yarn in seam after picking up 3 or 4 sts. Yarn must be tight enough to disappear but not enough to pucker at the seam. Other explanations Crochet 911 with illustration and here (though for knitting, it can apply to crochet as well)
mod-sc modified single crochet		instructions per Kim Guzman (used with permission) Working into the side of the previous sc, insert hook under the two vertical bars at the side of the sc, yo and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. work Kim's Oasis Wrap which uses this stitch Kim's designs for sale http://www.kimanedesigns.net/ There are likely other ways to modify the sc (and other stitches), but this is the one I know of at this time.
Mosaic Crochet		Mosaic Crochet is a method of crochet where you use sc, long and/or post stitches, and color to create pleasing textural patterns. You don't work into a stitch from the previous row, but rather work 3 rows below the stitch. Lily Chin says you go downwards with the new color to cover up old color. Mosaic Crochet might be considered a type of tapestry crochet. Though you may use one color only, it generally uses two or three colors, but works only one color at a time. In tapestry crochet you carry the extra colors along. In mosaic you do not. You can also work use this method with Tunisian crochet.
multiple	Sometimes a pattern will say: ch an odd number of stitches, (number ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) or chain an even number of stitches (number ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) or chain a multiple of 4 ex. 4 x 20 = ch 80 or chain a multiple of 4 + 2 [(4 x 20)+2] = ch82 etc.	An asterisk is usually placed between instructions which are to be repeated. Parentheses ( ) , brackets [ ] , or a small cross (or dagger) + , can also be used in place of an asterisk * or in addition to an asterisk if needed to clarify instructions.
ombre yarn		In an ombre skein of yarn the strand changes to different shades of the same color, like shades of blue or shades of brown. Ombre yarns are sometimes subject to flashing and pooling, where particular colors make an unexpected pattern or where colors pool in certain spots