Common Crochet Abbreviations

beg Beginning lp(s) loop(s)

bet between patt pattern

bl back loop(s) prev previous

BP back post rem remaining

BPdc back post double crochet rep repeat

BPsc back post single crochet rev sc reverse single crochet

BPtr back post triple crochet rnd(s) rounds

ch(s) chain(s) RS right side

ch sp(s) chain space(s) sc single crochet

cont continue sc2tog single crochet 2 stitches

together (decrease made)

dc double crochet sc dec single crochet decrease

dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches sk skip

together (decrease made)

dc dec double crochet decrease sl slip

dc inc double crochet increase sl st slip stitch

dec decrease sp(s) space(s)

dtr double triple crochet st(s) stitch(es)

fl front loop tch turning chain

FP front post tog together

FPdc front post double crochet tr triple (or treble) crochet

FPsc front post single crochet tr2tog triple crochet 2 stitches

together (decrease made)

hdc half double crochet WS wrong side

hdc2tog half double crochet 2 stitches YO yarn over hook

together (decrease made)

inc increase