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Abbreviations
Blocking Projects
Yarn Estimates
Hook/Needle Sizes
Estimated Yarn by Project Type
Project Type | Grams | Meters | Yards |
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Hook & Needle Sizes
Metric (mm) | US Knitting | US Crochet | UK/CA |
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Pattern Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Description | Craft | Regional Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
dec | Decrease | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
flo | Crochet into the front loop of a stitch | Crochet | |
psso | Pass slipped stitch over | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
dc | Double crochet | Crochet, Knit | US: dc / UK: tr |
hdc | A stitch halfway between single and double crochet | Crochet | |
BO | Bind off | Crochet, Knit | UK: Cast off (CO) |
hdc | Half double crochet | Crochet, Knit | US: hdc / UK: htr |
dec | Removing stitches to narrow a piece | Crochet | |
blo | Crochet into the back loop of a stitch | Crochet | |
k | Knit - A basic knitting stitch | Knit | |
WS | Wrong side | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
FP | Working around the front of the post of a stitch | Crochet | |
k2tog | Knit 2 Together - Decrease two stitches into one | Knit | |
p2tog | Purl two together | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
st(s) | Stitch(es) | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
ch | Chain stitch | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
BO | Bind Off - Finishing a project and removing stitches from needles | Knit | |
t | Turn the work to begin a new row | Crochet | |
psso | Pass Slipped Stitch Over - A decrease technique in knitting | Knit | |
PM | Insert a stitch marker at the indicated point | Crochet, Knit | |
sc | A basic crochet stitch | Crochet | |
k | Knit stitch | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
pm | Place marker | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
sc | Single crochet | Crochet, Knit | US: sc / UK: dc |
tr | A tall crochet stitch | Crochet | |
m1 | Make 1 - Create an additional stitch | Knit | |
dc | A taller crochet stitch than single crochet | Crochet | |
rem | Remaining | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
CO | Cast On - Starting stitches on knitting needles | Knit | |
inc | Increase | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
yo | Wrapping the yarn over the hook or needle | Crochet, Knit | |
beg | Beginning | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
rep | Repeat instructions as directed | Crochet, Knit | |
sl st | Used to join or finish a round or row | Crochet | |
RS | The front or right side of the work | Crochet, Knit | |
inc | Adding stitches to widen a piece | Crochet | |
rep | Repeat | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
RS | Right side | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
ssk | Slip, slip, knit | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
p | Purl - A basic knitting stitch | Knit | |
k2tog | Knit two together | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
ssk | Slip Slip Knit - A decrease method in knitting | Knit | |
sk | Skip the next stitch | Crochet | |
yo | Yarn over | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
tbl | Through Back Loop - Working into the back loop of a knit stitch | Knit | |
p | Purl stitch | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
tr | Treble crochet | Crochet, Knit | US: tr / UK: dtr |
tog | Used in decreases (e.g., 'sc2tog' means single crochet two stitches together) | Crochet | |
p2tog | Purl 2 Together - Decrease two purl stitches into one | Knit | |
CO | Cast on | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
BP | Working around the back of the post of a stitch | Crochet | |
WS | The back or wrong side of the work | Crochet, Knit | |
ch | A crochet stitch used to create a foundation row or chain | Crochet | |
st(s) | Refers to individual stitches | Crochet, Knit | |
sl st | Slip stitch | Crochet, Knit | Same in US/UK |
Blocking
Projects
Blocking Overview
Why Block Your Projects?
Blocking makes your crochet or knitting pieces look polished and professional. It helps even out stitches and set the shape of your work for a clean, finished look.
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