Here is a handy list of all the crochet pattern abbreviations used on Thoresby Cottage. Please note that all crochet pattern abbreviations on this website use US terminology.
A conversion chart for crochet pattern abbreviations between US and UK terms and a yarn weight conversion chart can be found further down.
Crochet pattern abbreviations in US terminology
*…*: repeat stitch pattern as indicated
(…): number of stitches in the round
bl: back loop
blo or BLO: back loop only
bp or BP: back post st (e.g. back post double crochet is bpdc. BPdc stitch tutorial)
CC: contrast color
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
cm: centimeter
dc: double crochet (US terminology)
fl or FLO: front loop (only)
frog: to undo/pull out your crochet stitches (rip-it, rip-it…)
fp or FP: front post st (e.g. front post double crochet is fpdc. FPdc stitch tutorial)
hdc: half double crochet
g: grams (yarn weight)
MC: main color
mm: millimeter
mr: magic ring
R: row
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side / front of work
sc: single crochet (US terminology)
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
st(s): stitch(es)
tr: treble crochet (US terminology)
WIP: work in progress
WS: wrong side / back of work
Crochet US to UK terminology conversion
Useful tutorials & tips
How to change color in crochet
How to crochet the magic ring / adjustable loop
How to crochet front post double crochet (FPdc) and back post double crochet (BPdc)
Tips for crocheting with t-shirt yarn
How to measure wraps per inch (wpi)
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