Reference
Crochet Abbreviations Glossary
Crochet patterns use a dense shorthand of their own. This page covers the common abbreviations first, then indexes every stitch in the library with its abbreviation. If a pattern feels written in a different dialect, check the US vs UK terms page next.
Common Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| tr | Treble (triple) crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| sk | Skip |
| rep | Repeat |
| rnd(s) | Round(s) |
| sp(s) | Space(s) |
| yo | Yarn over |
| inc | Increase |
| dec | Decrease |
| tog | Together |
| beg | Beginning |
| blo / flo | Back loop only / Front loop only |
| fpdc / bpdc | Front post / back post double crochet |
| MC / CC | Main color / Contrast color |
Stitch Library Index
Every stitch page in the crochet library, with its abbreviation where one applies.
- Chain Stitchch
- Single Crochetsc
- Half Double Crochethdc
- Double Crochetdc
- Slip Stitchsl st
- Treble (Triple) Crochettr
- Granny Stitch (Granny Square)
- Shell Stitch
- Cluster Stitch
- Popcorn Stitch
- Bobble Stitch
- Puff Stitch
- V-Stitch
- Moss Stitch (Linen Stitch, Crochet)
- Basketweave Stitch
- Waffle Stitch
- Star Stitch
- Crocodile Stitch
- Tunisian Simple StitchTss
- Tunisian Knit StitchTks
- Amigurumi Magic Ring / Magic Circle
- Invisible Decrease (Amigurumi)
- Front Post / Back Post Double CrochetFPdc / BPdc
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C)C2C
- Mosaic Crochet Stitch