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Crochet Tip of the Week – Turning Chains

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I created this coloured pinnable image for you – showing the crochet symbol, US Crochet Term, US Crochet Abbreviation and the recommended number of turning chains for some common crochet stitches.

I hope you find this helpful –

Recommended Turning Chains

Slip Stitch (sl st) = 0
Single Crochet (sc) = 1
Half Double Crochet (hdc) = 2
Double Crochet (dc) = 3
Triple (or treble) Crochet (tr) = 4
Double Triple Crochet (dtr) = 5

Remember: These are the recommended turning chains – they are not always used by Designers when writing patterns – you should always follow the specific instructions in the Designer’s Pattern as they are written.

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5 Comments | Date: 16/01/2014  | By: Rhondda

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Lovely comments

  1. Rhondda says

    03/01/2019 at 6:36 PM

    Thank you Anne 🙂

  2. Anne Kaelber says

    01/01/2019 at 6:24 PM

    Thank you so much for this!!! I’m an experienced knitter, but still very new to crochet (and loving it!). Especially as a Lefty, I’m thankful for references like this which I can refer to!

    Anne

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    17/09/2015 at 3:37 PM

    I am not sure where you’re getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic info I was looking for this information for my mission.|

  4. oombawkadesign says

    20/03/2014 at 4:42 PM

    You are very welcome Carmen 🙂
    Have a lovely day,
    Rhondda

  5. Carmen says

    20/03/2014 at 4:39 PM

    Muy interesante. Muchas gracias.
    Un saludo,
    Carmen

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