Stitches and Abbreviations
Below you will find a list of stitch types, skills and joining methods found within our patterns.
ch
chain
A line of connected loops.
st
stitch
Used to describe any stitch within the pattern
dc
double crochet (UK)
Created by inserting your hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops.
2dc
2 x double crochet
Created by working two full double crochets into the same stitch, usually resulting in an increase of stitches.
dc2tog
double crochet two together
Created by completing one full double crochet, across 2 stitches often resulting in a decrease.
FLO
front loop only
Working into the front loop only of a stitch
BLO
back loop only
Working into the back loop only of a stitch
pc
popcorn stitch
Complete 5 x half-finished treble crochets into the same stitch, until you have 6 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loops.
bo
bobble stitch
Complete 3 x half-finished treble crochets into the same stitch, until you have 4 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loops to form a 'bobble'
fnd ch
foundation chain
A line of connected loops, often creaetd at the start of a project from which the pattern stitches are built.