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ABBREVIATIONS

st(s)-stitch( es)
St st-Stockinette stitch
k-knit
p-purl
sc-single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
tr-treble crochet
in.(s.) or "-inch(es)
inc(s)-increase(ing)(s)
dec(s)-decrease(ing)(s)
rep-repeat beg-begin(ning)
rem- remaining
sp(s)-space(s)
sq(s)-square(s)
sl-slip(ping)
pat-pattern
tog-together
lp(s)-loop(s)
ch(s)-chain(s)
rnd(s)-round(s)
yo-yarn over

* or † - The instructions immediately following * or †, or within ** or †† are to be repeated the number of times given in addition to the original.

[ ] - The instructions with [ ] are to be repeated the total number given after [ ].

sl st-slip stitch: In crochet-to join new yarn, insert hook where indicated, draw a loop of yarn through to side facing and proceed as instructed; within piece, having loop from last stitch on hook insert hook where indicated, draw a loop of yarn through to side facing and through loop on hook. In knitting-slip stitch(es) from one needle to another without working; always slip stitch(es) as to purl unless working a decrease (as in SKP), then slip stitch(es) as to knit.

SKP-slip, knit and pass: Slip 1 stitch as to knit, knit 1 stitch, then pass the slip stitch over the knit stitch.
PSSO- Pass slipped st over.
work even-Work on the same number of stitches, following the pattern which has been established.

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