Space After
In crochet patterns, “space before” and “space after” refer to the open gaps just before or after a specific stitch or stitch group. These spaces help you know exactly where to insert your hook to keep your pattern even and accurate.
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Step-by-Step:Crochet Term: Space After
1.Find the stitch or cluster referenced.
Example:“DC in the space after the puff stitch.”
2.Locate the open gap directly following that stitch or group.
It may be a chain space or natural opening between stitches.
3.Insert your hook there,to make the next stitch as directed.
4.Repeat pattern as written, the “space after” is used to create even spacing or decorative placement.
Example:
Work 1 SC in the space after the puff stitch; means place your hook in the next open gap right after the puff.
Abbreviation
- US - Space After : sp after
- UK - space after : sp after
- AFR- Spasie Agter: spa
Crochet Stitch Method
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
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