Pattern Abbreviations
Crochet patterns and knitting patterns use common abbreviations so a reference is handy. I will include the ones I have come across and add more as I find them. Both US and UK terms are included.
| Crochet Abbreviations | US Term | UK Term |
| beg | beginning | beginning |
| ch | chain | chain |
| dc | double crochet | treble (tr) |
| dec | decrease | decrease |
| FP | front post | front post |
| hdc | half double crochet | half treble (htr) |
| inc | increase | increase |
| lp | loop | loop |
| pat | pattern | pattern |
| rem | remaining | remaining |
| rnd | round | round |
| sc | single crochet | double crochet (dc) |
| sk | skip | skip or miss |
| sl st | slip stitch | same or (ss) |
| sp | space | space |
| st | stitch | stitch |
| tog | together | together |
| tr | treble crochet | double treble (dtr) |
| yo | yarn over | yarn over hook (yoh) |
| Knitting Abbreviations | Term |
| alt | alternate |
| approx | approximately |
| beg | beginning |
| dec | decrease |
| dp | double pointed |
| inc | increase |
| k | knit |
| k2tog | knit 2 together |
| lp | loop |
| M1 | make one – increase |
| p | purl |
| pat | pattern |
| p2tog | purl 2 together |
| psso | pass slipped stitch over |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| rnd | round |
| sl | slip |
| st | stitch |
| st st | stocking stitch |
| tbl | through back loop |
| tog | together |
| wyib | with yarn in back |
| wyif | with yarn in front |
| yfwd | yarn forward |
| yo | yarn over |