Weekly Gratis 2012.4 | Crochet Abbreviations

As we all know, when referencing any pattern, it is important to know how to decode it. Today I'm going to give you an abbreviations list for crochet. I do not claim this will be a universal list, but it should get you going in the right direction. Feel free to post comments after if you have other abbreviations you'd like to see added. I'll update any relevant symbols I may have missed as they come up.

Crochet Abbreviations

Abbreviation Symbol(s)	Abbreviation Description
alt	Alternate
alt lp st	Alternate Loop Stitch
approx	Approximately
beg	Begin/Beginning
BL	Back Loop
BP	Back Post
Bbl st	Bobble Stitch
ch	Chain Stitch
ch-sp	Chain Space/Space
cont	Continue
dc	Double Crochet Stitch
dec	Decrease/Decreased/Decreasing
dtr	Double Treble Crochet
ea	Each
FL	Front Loop
FP	Front Post
hdc	Half Double Crochet
hk	Hook/Hook Through
inc	Increase/Increased/Increasing
lp	Loop
lps	Loops
Lp st	Loop Stitch
oz	Ounce(s)
prev	Previous
rem	Remaining
rep	Repeat
rev-sc	Reverse Single Crochet
RS	Right Side
rnd(s)	Round(s)
sc	Single Crochet
sk	Skip
sl st	Slip Stitch
sp	Space(s)
st(s)	Stitch(es)
tch	Turning Chain
tog	Together
tr	Treble Crochet
Tss	Tunisian Simple Stitch
Tsl	Tunisian Slip Stitch
WS	Wrong Side
V-st	V-Stitch
yo(h)	Yarn Over (Hook)

La bonne chance avec votre crochet!

REUSE | RENEW | REINVENT

Sewmantra

Naturally Green Creations for Life!

http://sewmantra.etsy.com

Official Facebook Page Is HERE!!

Greetings Folks:

In an effort to transition away from my personal account, I have set up a totally separate Sewmantra Facebook Page/Site. CLICK HERE, to join as a follower and friend Sewmantra on Facebook.

I have also added a link to the left side of the main page so you can get there faster! 

Welcome to the next chapter at Sewmantra!

REUSE | RENEW | REINVENT

Sewmantra

Naturally Green Creations for Life!

http://sewmantra.etsy.com

Friday in the Shop Jan 27 (Tomorrow!) HALE TO THE SALE | Starts 9AM EST SHARP!

Announcing from this time forward, $5 Fridays will be knows as "Hale to The Sale" Events.

Sale Preview

http://sewmantra.etsy.com 

• Buy any set of the Organic Dishcloths, get a bar of *Vintage Wrapped Ivory Soap for FREE!  

• FREE Shipping on all Germ Gewelry - No Coupon Required!

• For every hat or scarf bought at full price you get a $10 Sewmantra E-Gift Card.  

Important Gift Card Information: Buyer will receive a certificate with shipment and an e-gift card(s) will be sent via email upon successful transmission of payment for applicable order. This/these certificate(s) cannot be used with any order(s) made prior to receiving the certificate. Certificates are only valid at the Sewmantra Shop. Additional instructions will be provided on how to use this/these certificate(s). For questions regarding certificate redemptions, remaining amounts, or other concerns, please contact me.

Sales starts tomorrow - January 27, 2012 at 9am and is only a 24 hour sale. These are one time deals, so don't miss out in getting something for your darling this Valentines Day!

REUSE | RENEW | REINVENT

Sewmantra

Naturally Green Creations for Life!

http://sewmantra.etsy.com

*While supplies last.

"I can no other answer make..."

..."but, thanks, and thanks." - - Shakespeare.

I would like to extend my utmost appreciation and gratitude to the site Craft Corners for the opportunity to post on their site. It was such a pleasure being a guest blogger for this site. You can read about how to make my Salvaged Reusable Kitchen Scrubbies written by non other than yours truly.

For those of you who have not explored other areas of Craft Corners, do so. They have a wonderful site filled with great projects written by excellent writers. The site is managed by an outstanding team of people and I assure you will find something amazing.

Thanks again!

REUSE | RENEW | REINVENT

Sewmantra

Naturally Green Creations for Life!

Weekly Gratis 2012.3: What do I do with this pile of junk?

Every week my recycle bin is boiling over with stuff and my trash can is quite sad; I should feel proud. However, I feel compelled to do something with these useless containers I send to be remade.

With a little help from some creative minds across the web I have found ways to salvage some of  these items from the recycle bin. Here are five stellar ideas to help you be the best up-cycled crafty crafter you can be:

Paperboard: Cereal Box
Cereal Box Notepads by Beckie via www.infarrantlycreative.net


Soft Plastics: Plastic Grocery Bags
One-Bag Plastic Flowers by www.plasticbagcrafts.com



Hard Plastics: Plastic Bottle
Recycled Bottle Fish Mobile by Jane Lake via www.allfreecrafts.com


Wax Covered Paper Carton: 1/2 Gallon Milk Carton
Wool Carton Milk Jewelry by Alejandra Martinez via http://www.recyclart.org/



Tin: Soda Can
Tin Can Stars by Ansie via http://www.craftster.org/

With any hope these fun and creative projects will get your inspiration flowing. Now I'm off to work in the studio for another day of high productivity.

As always, the shop is open! Visit anytime at http://sewmantra.etsy.com

REUSE | RENEW | REINVENT

Sewmantra

Naturally Green Creations for Life!