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Stitch Abbreviations

Use this guide to help you read crochet patterns.

begbegin(ning)
bl(s)block(s)
bpdcback post dc
ch(s)chain(s)
cl(s)cluster(s)
CCcontrasting color
dcdouble crochet
decdecrease
dtrdouble treble crochet
fpdcfront post dc
hdchalf-double crochet
incincrease
lp(s)loops(s)
MCmain color
ppicot
remremain(ing)
reprepeat
rnd(s)round(s)
RSright side facing you
scsingle crochet
skskip
sl stslip stitch
sp(s)space(s)
st(s)stitch(es)
togtogether
trtreble crochet
trtrtriple treble crochet
WSwrong side facing you
yoyarn over