Abbreviations
Here is the list of abbreviations that you will need to follow your amigurumi pattern. It is a good idea to print the page and use it to follow the pattern. I have not included this list with the patterns because it is so long.
() repeat the instructions in the parenthesis the number of times indicated
* repeat the instructions after the * as indicated
“ inches
approx approximately
beg begin(ning)
BLO back loop(s) only
ch(s) chain(s)
cm centimeter
dc double crochet(s)
dec decrease(-ing)
FLO front loop(s) only
hdc half double crochet(s)
inc increase
invdec invisible decrease
lp(s) loop(s)
MC main color
mr make/magic ring
patt pattern
RS right side(s)
rem remain(ing)
rnd(s) round(s)
sc single crochet(s)
sk skip
slst(s) slip stitch(es)
tog together
trc treble/triple crochet(s)
WS wrong side
YO yarn over