U.S. Crochet Terminology Cheat Sheet
Below is a table of crochet terms used by yarn companies and pattern designers. These terms are set by the Craft Yarn Council.
U.S. Crochet Terminology
| Stitch | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Slip stitch | Slip st |
| Single Crochet | Sc |
| Single crochet decrease | Sc2tog |
| Stitches or Stitch | Sts or st |
| Half-double crochet | Hdc |
| Half-double crochet decrease | Hdc2tog |
| Double crochet | Dc |
| Double crochet decrease | Dc2tog |
| Triple (or Treble) crochet | Tr |
| Triple crochet decrease | Tr2tog |
| Double-triple (or Double-treble)crochet | Dtr |
| Repeat | * |
