Pattern Abbreviation Lookup
Search crochet and knitting abbreviations together. Results are labeled by craft type.
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How to Use
Type an abbreviation or keyword in the search box to search both dictionaries simultaneously. Results show a Crochet, Knitting, or Both label.
When the search box is empty, use the Crochet / Knitting tabs to browse all entries by craft type.
About this Pattern Abbreviation Lookup
Crochet and knitting patterns rely on standardized shorthand — ch, sc, dc, k2tog, yo — to keep instructions readable instead of spelling out every stitch in full sentences. Look up an unfamiliar abbreviation here instead of guessing or losing your place in a pattern.
Abbreviations are only part of reading a pattern
Beyond individual abbreviations, patterns use bracket and repeat notation to compress long sequences, and terminology itself differs between US and UK conventions for crochet specifically. See the pattern reading guide for the full picture of how written patterns are structured.