P A T T E R N A B B R E V I A T I O N S
English (US) terms
ch – Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook
sc – Single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook
tr – Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over all pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook
hdc-ss – Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and both loops on hook
sl st – Slip Stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook
sts – Stitches: Number of various stitches made in a row/round