For US crochet patterns the abbreviations are quite simple, and most are easily remembered.
Step2
Standard crochet stitch abbreviations are as follows:
ch = one chain ch sp = chain space sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet tr = treble crochet, or triple crochet dtr = double treble crochet sl st = slip stitch sp(s) = space(s) tog = together sk = skip rnd(s) = round(s) lp(s) = loop(s) yo = yarn over MC = main color CC = contrasting color RS = right side of work
Step3
Special crochet stitch abbreviations are as follows:
UK crochet abbreviations are different than US abbreviations. If you are working with a UK pattern here are the abbreviations and what they mean in US terms:
UK sc = US sl st UK dc = US sc UK htr = US hdc UK tr = US dc UK dtr = US tr UK ttr = US dtr UK miss = US skip
Tips & Warnings
Before beginning make sure you have all the materials you need for your pattern.
Before beginning, read through your crochet pattern to make sure you understand the abbreviations.