Crochet Abbreviations

At first glance, crochet patterns look like a foreign language. They use a lot of abbreviations and symbols, but once you get used to decoding them, they make it easier to read a pattern.

Before diving into a pattern, check whether it’s written in US or UK terminology. The same stitches are named differently based on the country. All the patterns in The Woobles crochet kits are written in US terminology. Here’s a list of all the abbreviations used in the Woobles crochet kits, plus their UK equivalent:

Other Abbreviations:

• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sk: skip
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round
• beg: beginning
• end: end
• sp: space
• dc blo: double crochet back loop only
• hdc blo: half double crochet back loop only
• sc blo: single crochet back loop only
• sc2tog: single crochet two together (decrease)
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• FO: fasten off
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• tog: together
• bpdc: back post double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• hdc3tog: half double crochet three together (decrease)
• dc3tog: double crochet three together (decrease)
• tr3tog: treble crochet three together (decrease)

Special Stitches:

• puff st: puff stitch
• bobble st: bobble stitch
• popcorn st: popcorn stitch
• picot: a small loop made by chaining a few stitches and then slip stitching into the first chain
• cluster st: a group of stitches worked together in a single space
• granny sq: granny square (a common crochet motif)

Terms:

• foundation chain: the starting chain of a crochet project
• turning chain: the chain stitches worked at the beginning of each row to turn the work
• working yarn: the yarn you are using to crochet
• crochet hook: the tool used to create crochet stitches
• stitch marker: a small object used to mark the beginning or end of a row

Note: These are just some of the most common crochet abbreviations. There may be other abbreviations used depending on the pattern or the crocheter's personal preference. It's always a good idea to check the pattern for any specific abbreviations used.