The following abbreviation are for crocheters following North American patterns.
In the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand patterns follow different stitch terminology.
We have a UK to USA Stitch Conversion Chart to guide you when crocheting.
| ch(s) |
chain stitch(es) |
|
lp(s) |
loop(s) |
| sl st |
slip stitch |
|
inc |
increase |
| sc |
single crochet |
|
dec |
decrease |
| dc |
double crochet |
|
rnd(s) |
round(s) |
| hdc |
half double crochet |
|
sk |
skip |
| tr |
treble crochet |
|
st(s) |
stitch(es) |
| dtr |
double treble crochet |
|
sp(s) |
space(s) |
| tr tr |
triple treble crochet |
|
beg |
beginning |
| FPdc |
front post double crochet |
|
rep |
repeat |
| BPdc |
back post double crochet |
|
tog |
together |
| reverse sc |
reverse single crochet |
|
rs |
right side |
| lp st |
loop stitch |
|
ws |
wrong side |
| BLO or BL |
Back Loop Only - Back Loop |
|
yo |
yarn over |
| FLO or FL |
Front Loop Only - Front Loop |
|
CC |
contrasting colour |
| Rev |
Reverse |
|
MC |
main colour |
