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Stitch Glossary

Your reference guide to common crochet stitches and abbreviations.

Quick Reference

BL = Back Loopbtwn = Betweench = Chaindc = Double Crochethdc = Half Double Crochethk = HookMR = Magic Ringpt = Pull Throughsc = Single Crochetslst = Slip Stitchst(s) = Stitch(es)tr = Treble Crochetyo = Yarn Over

Back Loop

BL

Insert the hook into only the back loop of the stitch, leaving the front loop unworked.

Between

btwn

Work the stitch in the space between two stitches rather than into a stitch.

Chain

ch

The foundation of most crochet projects. Creates a series of loops.

How to:

  1. Make a slip knot and place on hook
  2. Yarn over (wrap yarn around hook from back to front)
  3. Pull through the loop on your hook
  4. One chain made! Repeat for desired length

Double Crochet

dc

A taller stitch that creates a more open, drapey fabric.

How to:

  1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
  2. Yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook)
  3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remaining)
  4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops

Half Double Crochet

hdc

Between single and double crochet in height. Creates a nice texture.

How to:

  1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
  2. Yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook)
  3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops at once

Hook

hk

The crochet hook itself.

Magic Ring

MR

A technique to start crocheting in the round with an adjustable center.

How to:

  1. Wrap yarn around fingers to form a loop
  2. Insert hook through loop, yarn over and pull through
  3. Chain 1 to secure
  4. Work stitches into the ring
  5. Pull tail to close the center

Pull Through

pt

Draw the yarn or loop through another loop on the hook.

Single Crochet

sc

The most basic and commonly used stitch. Creates a tight, dense fabric.

How to:

  1. Insert hook into stitch
  2. Yarn over and pull through stitch (2 loops on hook)
  3. Yarn over and pull through both loops
  4. One single crochet complete!

Slip Stitch

slst

Used to join rounds, move across stitches, or create a flat seam.

How to:

  1. Insert hook into stitch
  2. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch AND the loop on your hook in one motion

Stitch(es)

st(s)

Refers to a single stitch or multiple stitches depending on context.

Treble Crochet

tr

An extra tall stitch that creates a very open fabric.

How to:

  1. Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch
  2. Yarn over and pull through (4 loops on hook)
  3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops remaining)
  4. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remaining)
  5. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops

Yarn Over

yo

Wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front before making the next move.