Crochet Terms List – A to Z
A
Aran. Aran yarns are also called “medium yarns”. They are thicker than the DK yarns and are often stronger and more rigid. If you need a heavier yarn that looks kind of delicate, you could use Aran. Sometimes this term gets mixed up with the original Aran sweaters.
Applied Slip Stitch Crochet. An applied slip stitch is a finishing technique used to add a simple, stretchy border to finish the edges of your project. With the right side of the project facing, pull the hook through the fabric, bringing up a loop of yarn through the edge. Next, insert the hook again a short distance away with the yarn over the hook. Pull up another loop of yarn on the hook. Continue around the edge of your project.
B
Back Cross Stitch (BCR). Back cross-stitch can be used to make eyelets in your crocheting project. As you crochet, skip the next stitch then decrease in the following stitch. Insert the hook from back to front in the skipped stitch and double crochet.
Back Post (BPSC). The back post single crochet is a variation on the basic single crochet stitch. To make a back post stitch, crochet a yarn over around the post beneath the stitch you are working and then work a single crochet as normal. Crocheting the back post creates a ribbed texture in your fabric.
Basic Mesh. A basic mesh is crocheted by skipping stitches to create an open weave fabric. Basic mesh can be used for garments, accessories, housewares or embellishments.
Beginning block (BB). A beginning block is an increase created by crocheting two double crochet stitches for the top of the increase block.
Blanket Stitch (BS). The blanket stitch is a basic crocheting stitch perfect for use in crocheted blankets or afghans. The blanket stitch is made up of a combination of one single crochet and two double crochet stitches.
Butterfly Loom (BY). A butterfly loom is a hand-held tool used to weave open mesh yarn squares that can be slip stitched or crocheted together to create scarves, rugs, blankets, or other projects. The butterfly loom is a board hinged in the middle with notches along each side that are used to hook the yarn during the weaving process.