Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Are you ready to start a crochet project but feel confused by all the stitch abbreviations? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I explain common crochet abbreviations like sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), ch (chain), and sl st (slip stitch) so you can confidently read and understand crochet patterns.
Learning crochet stitch abbreviations is one of the most important first steps for beginners. Once you understand what the shorthand means, crochet patterns become much easier to follow.
For a full written guide and more beginner resources, visit CrochetGuru.com to continue building your crochet confidence.
Let me know in the comments — which abbreviation used to confuse you the most?
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Are you ready to start a crochet project but feel confused by all the stitch abbreviations? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I explain common crochet abbreviations like sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), ch (chain), and sl st (slip stitch) so you can confidently read and understand crochet patterns.
Learning crochet stitch abbreviations is one of the most important first steps for beginners. Once you understand what the shorthand means, crochet patterns become much easier to follow.
For a full written guide and more beginner resources, visit CrochetGuru.com to continue building your crochet confidence.
Let me know in the comments — which abbreviation used to confuse you the most?
#crochetguru #crochetlibrary #crochetstitches
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS GO HERE: crochetguru.com/crochet-abbreviations-master-list.html
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![How to Crochet a Slouchy Hat - Sideways Shell Slouch Hat Pattern
Learn how to crochet this slouchy hat pattern by watching this free video tutorial. I call this hat a sideways shell slouch hat because it is made with a shell that is worked on its side.
WRITTEN PATTERN:
Start with a J hook
Chain 40
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, [sk next 3 chs, (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch] repeat across, sc in top of turning ch; ch 3, turn (35 sts).
Rows 2-34: Dc in first sc [sk next 3 dc, (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp] repeat across, sc in top of turning ch; ch 3, turn.
Row 35: Dc in first sc, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] repeat to last 2 sts, dc in next sc, dc in top of turning ch.
Switch to H hook
Row 36: Ch 1, Do not turn, sc down the long edge of the hat. You should end up with about 70 sc, ch 10.
Row 37: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch and sc across (79 sc).
Rows 38-45: Ch 1, dc in each sc across.
Fasten off leaving an 18 inch strand.
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