Crochet abbreviations differ depending on
country. Therefore is essential to check where the pattern originated.
Below is an abbreviation chart for the most
used stitches in crochet patterns. Look for comparison between USA and UK
abbreviations to make sure you understand the difference between the crochet stitches
terminology.
| yo |
yarn over |
| yoh |
yarn over hook
(most crochet patterns will use yo but UK patterns use yoh
instead) |
| ch(s) |
chain stitch(es) |
| sl st |
slip stitch |
| sc |
single crochet |
| hdc |
half double crochet |
| dc |
double crochet |
| tr |
treble |
| tr tr |
triple treble |
| st(s) |
stitch(es) |
| sk |
skip |
| sp(s) |
space(s) |
| om |
open mesh |
| sm |
solid mash |
| rep |
repeat |
| tog |
together |
| inc |
increase |
These are the most used
crochet abbreviations. Although there are others the majority of crochet patterns explain the abbreviations used
in the pattern at the top of the page.
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