List of crochet stitches

There are two types of written notation for Crochet stitches; U.S. terminology (used in America and Canada), and U.K./British terminology (used across Europe, India, Australia, and others). Schematic crochet symbols have a consistent meaning internationally.

While the craft yarn council regulates the standards for crochet terminology,[1] abbreviations may still vary between patterns and designers.

Basic stitches

Listed in order of height. Almost all other crochet stitches are variations of the basic stitches. [2]

Photograph Schematic[3] U.S. term[4][5] U.K. term[5] Abbreviations

(U.S./U.K)

 Turning chain Number of turning chains
chain stitch ch N/A N/A
slip stitch slip stitch / single crochet slst/ss N/A 0
single crochet double crochet sc/dc 1
half double crochet half treble crochet hdc/htr 2
double crochet treble crochet dc/tr 3
triple/treble crochet double treble crochet tr/dtr 4
double treble crochet triple/treble treble crochet dtr/ttr 5

Increasing and decreasing stitches

An increase stitch refers to two or more stitches worked into the same spot (stitch); adding to the total amount of stitches.[6] The abbreviation 'inc' is standard internationally. [7]

A decrease stitch refers to one stitch worked across two or more spots (stitches); subtracting from the total amount of stitches.[8] Internationally abbreviated as 'dec' (decrease) or 'st2tog' (stitch two together (i.e.: sc2tog). A decrease worked over three stitches is referred to as 'st3tog' (stitch three together (i.e.: sc3tog)) [9]

To find the turning chain, refer to the corresponding base stitch in the table above.

Increase stitches
Photograph Schematic U.S. term[4] U.K. term Abbreviations
sc-inc in red yarn
 or

A schematic diagram of a U.S. single crochet increase

 single crochet increase double crochet increase inc

US: sc-inc UK: dc-inc

hdc-inc in red yarn A schematic diagram of a U.S. half double crochet increase half double crochet increase half treble crochet increase US: hdc-inc

UK: htr-inc

dc-inc in red yarn A schematic diagram of a U.S. double crochet increase double crochet increase treble crochet increase US: dc-inc

UK: tr-inc

trc-inc in red yarn triple crochet increase/treble crochet increase double treble crochet increase US: tr-inc

UK: dtr-inc

dtrc in red yarn double treble crochet increase US: dtr-inc

UK:

Decrease Stitches
sc-dec in red yarn single crochet decrease/two single crochets together dec/sc-dec/sc2tog
sc3tog in red yarn three single crochets together sc3tog
hdc-dec in red yarn half double crochet decrease/two half double crochets together hdc-dec/hdc2tog
hdc3tog in red yarn three half double crochets together hdc3tog
dc-dec in red yarn double crochet decrease/two double crochets together dc-dec/dc2tog
dc3tog in red yarn three double crochets together dc3tog
trc-dec in red treble crochet decrease/two treble crochets together tr-dec/tr2tog
trc3tog in red yarn three treble crochets together tr3tog
dtrc-dec in red yarn double treble crochet decrease/two double treble crochets together dtr-dec/dtr2tog
three double treble crochets together dtr3tog

Other commonly abbreviated stitches

Photograph Schematic Term Abbreviations Relevancy/Notes Pattern
Back Loops only / Front Loops only BLO / FLO Insert hook into either the front loop of a stitch or the back loop.
(identical to regular sc-dec) Invisible decrease inv-dec/dec Commonly used in amigurumi, slightly less visible than a regular sc-dec[10] Insert hook into front loops of next 2 stitches, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull through 2 loops.[8]
Front post stitches FP[basic stitch here]

(i.e.: FPsc, FPhdc)

 Commonly used to create ribbing patterns, shorter than its original basic stitch Insert hook in from the back of the gap and into the front of the next gap, with the post in front of the hook.
Shell stitch
Popcorn stitch pc
Cluster/Puff/Bobble[11] cl/ps/puff/bo
Cluster
Picot p/picot Commonly used to create a lacy texture in borders Chain 3, YO pull through 2 loops, crochet a basic stitch on the next stitch.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council". www.craftyarncouncil.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. ↑ Rose, Gabriella (2024-01-01). "Top 30 Crochet Stitches for 2024". Crochet with Gabriella Rose. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  3. ↑ "Crochet Chart Symbols | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council". www.craftyarncouncil.com. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  4. 1 2 "Crochet Abbreviations Master List | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council". www.craftyarncouncil.com. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  5. 1 2 "UK vs US crochet terms". The Crochet Project. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  6. ↑ "How to Increase Stitch in Crochet". The Woobles. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  7. ↑ "Double Crochet Increase (2/3dc inc)". Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  8. 1 2 "How to Single Crochet Decrease". The Woobles. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  9. ↑ "Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog, dc3tog)". Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  10. ↑ Percival, Jennifer (2023-09-13). "How to Invisible Decrease". Crochet to Play. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  11. ↑ SweetPotato3 (2022-03-08). "What's the Difference? Puff, Bobble, Popcorn & Cluster Stitches". Sweet Potato 3. Retrieved 2026-06-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  • Edie Eckman, The Crochet Answer Book, North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing, 2005.
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