Crochet Abbreviations
Crochet abbreviations are shortened names for crochet stitches, and they are also used for actions that need to be taken in a pattern. Using abbreviations makes it much easier to write and follow a crochet pattern without having to write out or read out every single word.
Also keep in mind that some designers use there own abbreviations when creating a pattern, and if this should happen always remember to read the designers notes at the beginning of the pattern so that you will fully understand the designers meaning.
When first starting out it may seem difficult to distinguish the abbreviations when reading a pattern, but it does become easier with practice and experience.
Crochet Abbreviations = Descriptions
A:
alt = alternate(ing)
approx = approximately
B:
beg = begin/beginning
bet = between
BL/bk lp = back loop(s)
bo = bobble
BP = back post
BPdc = back post double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
BPtr = back post treble crochet
C:
CA = color A
CB = color B
CC = contrasting color
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch- = chain or space previously made
ch-sp = chain space
CL = cluster
cm = centimeters(s)
cont = continue
D:
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
dec = decrease
dtr = double treble
E:
ea = each
est = established
F:
FL = front loop(s)
foll = follow(s)
FP = front post
FPdc = front post double crochet
FPsc = front post single crochet
FPtr = front post treble crochet
G:
g = gram
grp(s) = group(s)
H:
hdc = half double crochet
hk = hook
I:
inc = increase
L:
lk = love knot
lp(s) = loop(s)
M:
m = meter(s)
MC = main color
mm = millimeter(s)
O:
oz = ounce (s)
P:
p = picot
pat(s) or patt(s) = pattern(s)
pc = popcorn
pm = place marker
prev = previous
R:
rem = remaining
rep = repeats
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
S:
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
T:
tch or t-ch = turning chain
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
tr = treble crochet
trtr = triple treble crochet
W:
WS = wrong side
Y:
yd(s) = yard(s)
yo = yarn over
yoh = yarn over hook
Symbols:
[ ] = Repeat instructions within brackets
( ) = Repeat instructions within parenthesis
* * = Repeat instructions within asterisks
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