Crochet Abbreviations Chart

Have you ever been in the middle of a crochet pattern and came across an abbreviation that just didn’t make sense? It’s ok, we’ve all been there! Hopefully this chart will help you to remember the most common abbreviations in the crochet world.

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Abbreviation	Stitch Name	Description
ch	Chain	The foundation of most crochet projects.
sc	Single Crochet	A short, tight stitch.
hdc	Half Double Crochet	A stitch taller than a sc but shorter than a dc.
dc	Double Crochet	A basic tall stitch.
tr	Treble Crochet	A stitch taller than a double crochet.
dtr	Double Treble Crochet	A stitch taller than a treble crochet.
sl st	Slip Stitch	Used to join stitches or move across stitches without adding height.
inc	Increase	Two stitches worked into the same stitch.
dec	Decrease	Two stitches worked together to reduce stitch count.
sc2tog	Single Crochet Two Together	A decrease technique that combines two sc stitches into one.
hdc2tog	Half Double Crochet Two Together	A decrease using hdc stitches.
dc2tog	Double Crochet Two Together	A decrease using dc stitches.
tr2tog	Treble Crochet Two Together	A decrease using treble crochet stitches.
fsc	Foundation Single Crochet	A single crochet foundation row.
fhdc	Foundation Half Double Crochet	A half double crochet foundation row.
fdc	Foundation Double Crochet	A double crochet foundation row.
BLO	Back Loop Only	Work into the back loop of the stitch only.
FLO	Front Loop Only	Work into the front loop of the stitch only.
FO	Fasten Off	Secure the final stitch and cut yarn.
yo	Yarn Over	Wrap yarn over the hook before making a stitch.
sk	Skip	Skip the next stitch or space.
rep	Repeat	Repeat a sequence of stitches as instructed.
RS	Right Side	The front-facing side of your work.
WS	Wrong Side	The back side of your work.
MC	Magic Circle (Magic Ring)	A technique for starting projects in the round.
st(s)	Stitch(es)	Refers to the individual loops of yarn in a row.
sp	Space	An open area in a pattern (e.g., ch-1 sp).
lp(s)	Loop(s)	The loops on the hook or in stitches.
t-ch	Turning Chain	Chains made at the beginning of a row to match the stitch height.
rnd	Round	Used when working in the round.
row	Row	A horizontal sequence of stitches.
cont	Continue	Keep following the pattern instructions.
tog	Together	Combine stitches into one.
cl	Cluster	A group of stitches worked together into the same stitch or space.
puff st	Puff Stitch	A textured stitch made by pulling up multiple loops before closing.
bobble st	Bobble Stitch	A raised, textured stitch made by partially completing multiple stitches before closing.
popcorn st	Popcorn Stitch	A bumpy stitch made by working multiple stitches into the same space, then securing them together.
shell st	Shell Stitch	A decorative stitch consisting of multiple stitches worked into the same stitch or space.

This chart is a must-have for beginners and experienced crocheters alike! Save it, pin it, and use it as a quick reference whenever you need. Happy crocheting!