I’ve wanted to create a library of the crochet stitches I use in my pattern designs for a while. And I’ve finally found some time to get started!
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My aim for this crochet stitch library is to share how a stitch is worked and link to my pattern that uses the stitch. It serves as a handy reference guide (for you and me!). You might find a new stitch to try and I’m hoping you’ll find inspiration for when you want to come up with your own design or to modify an existing pattern.
I’m using UK and US crochet terms in my patterns so I’ve included both, along with the abbreviations. When one of my designs uses a combination of stitches, I’ve only linked the pattern to one stitch. I’ve included a photo of the stitch too.
Some stitches have different ways of working them. I am including the ways I have worked with them in this library.
The way I’ve set it out is working through the different stitch heights starting with the shortest and working up to the tallest height. Stitch patterns are also included.
Use the drop down box on the Crochet Stitches to go directly to more information about each stitch.
I’ve included a section at the end for abbreviations that are commonly found in crochet patterns and which I use.
I’ll update this library when I use a new stitch or design a new pattern with an existing crochet stitch.
Is there a stitch you would like me to use in future designs? Please let me know!
Crochet Stitch Library
Crochet Stitches
- Crochet Stitch Library
- UK Double Crochet (dc) / US Single Crochet (sc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- UK Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) / US Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc)
- UK Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc) / US Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc)
- UK Half treble crochet (htc) / US Half double crochet (hdc)
- UK Wide Half Treble Crochet (whtc) / US Wide Half Double Crochet (whdc)
- UK Crossed Half Treble Crochet (Xht) / US Crossed Half Double Crochet (Xhd)
- UK Half treble crochet 2 together (htr2tog) / US half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog)
- UK Herringbone Half Treble (HBhtr) / US Herringbone Half Double (HBhdc)
- UK Treble Crochet (tr) / US Double Crochet (dc)
- UK Stacked Treble Crochet (stacked tr) / US Stacked Double Crochet (stacked dc)
- UK Crossed Treble (Xtr) / US Crossed Double (Xdc)
- UK / US Back Loop Only (blo)
- UK Long Treble Crochet (LTR) / US Long Double Crochet (LDC)
- UK Treble 2 Together (tr2tog) / US Double 2 Together (dc2tog)
- UK Treble 3 Together (tr3tog) / US Double 3 Together (dc3tog)
- UK Treble 5 Together (tr5tog) / US Double 5 Together (dc5tog)
- UK Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr) / US Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
- UK Back Post Treble Crochet (bptr) / US Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
- Beginning Cluster (begCl)
- UK 2 Treble Cluster (2trCl) / US 2 Double Cluster (2dcCl)
- UK Double Treble(dtr) / US Treble Crochet (tr)
- UK Triple Treble Crochet (ttr) / US Double Treble Crochet (dtr)
- UK Triple Treble Crochet Crossed (ttrX) / US Double Treble Crossed (dtrX)
- V-stitch (V-st) (variation)
- V-Stitch (V-st) (variation)
- UK Double Treble V-Stitch (dtr v-st) / US Treble V-Stitch (tr v-st)
- UK V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL) / V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL)
- UK Treble 3 down (tr3d) / US Double 3 down (dc3d)
- Ripple Stitch (variation)
- Wavy Chevrons
- Cable Stitch (cs)
- Braided Cable Stitch
- Celtic Weave Stitch
- Alpine Stitch
- Mini Bean stitch (mb)
- 3-Bobble Stitch (3-bob)
- 4-Bobble Stitch (4-bob)
- 5-Bobble Stitch (5-bob)
- UK 3-Double Treble Bobble Stitch (3dtr-bob)/ US 3-Treble Bobble Stitch (3tr-bob)
- Spiked Bobble Stitch – Spiked Bobble 4 Below (sp4bob-bel)
- Berry Stitch (Berry St)
- Iris Stitch
- Modified Trinity Stitch (ts)
- Granny Stitch
- Acorn Stitch
- Picot
- Shell and Fan Lace
- Lacy Stitch (variation)
- Tunisian Lattice Stitch (Tls)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)
- Tunisian Return Pass (RetP)
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together (Tss2tog)
- Filet Crochet
- Checkered Crochet
- Tapestry Crochet
- Pom Pom Border
- Common Abbreviations in Crochet
UK Double Crochet (dc) / US Single Crochet (sc)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 2 loops on hook
Often patterns use in combination with other stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Insert the hook under the top loops of the next stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn through the stitch and loop on hook to draw up a loop. One loop left on hook.
Often used to re-join yarn, to finish off a project or to add a ribbed edging
Hexagon Cardigan Ocean Hues
UK Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) / US Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc)
Worked around the post of the double crochet from the previous row or round.
Insert hook from front to back (to the right of the stitch to be worked and out again on the left), yarn over and pull through. 2 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. Stitch made.
See pattern below
UK Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc) / US Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc)
Worked around the post of the double crochet from the previous row or round. Insert hook from the back to the front, yarn over and pull through. 2 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. Stitch made.
Snowman Gift Bag
See image above
UK Half treble crochet (htc) / US Half double crochet (hdc)
Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Heart Tote Bag
UK Wide Half Treble Crochet (whtc) / US Wide Half Double Crochet (whdc)
Yarn over, insert hook into the space between the stitches of the previous row, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Winter Nights Blanket
UK Crossed Half Treble Crochet (Xht) / US Crossed Half Double Crochet (Xhd)
Skip a stitch, 1 half treble / 1 half double into next stitch, 1 half treble / 1 half double into skipped stitch working in front of the stitch just made
Canterbury Edition Tote Bag
UK Half treble crochet 2 together (htr2tog) / US half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog)
Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch. There are 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook into the second stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop. There are 4 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
Heart Pillow
UK Herringbone Half Treble (HBhtr) / US Herringbone Half Double (HBhdc)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch), yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.
Easy Granny Square Bag
UK Treble Crochet (tr) / US Double Crochet (dc)
Yarn over, insert your hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops
Mystic Garden Sweater
Daisy Rectangular Shawl
Beach Bloom Coverup
UK Stacked Treble Crochet (stacked tr) / US Stacked Double Crochet (stacked dc)
Do not chain any stitches at the end or beginning of the row (turning chain). Insert your hook into the very first stitch in the row. Yarn over, pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through to complete what is a UK double/ US single crochet stitch. Insert hook in second loop of the two loops that are under your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop so that there are two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through to complete.
Striped Cardigan Pattern
UK Crossed Treble (Xtr) / US Crossed Double (Xdc)
Skip a stitch, 1tr/1dc into next stitch, 1tr/1dc into skipped stitch working in front of the tr/dc just made
Lauren Triangle Shawl
Peek-a-Boo Bunny Blanket
Easy Crochet Bucket Hat
Cotton Candy Poncho
UK / US Back Loop Only (blo)
Instead of working under both bars of the stitch of the row below as usual, the stitches are worked into the back bar only, leaving the front bar unworked.
Cocoon Cardigan
UK Long Treble Crochet (LTR) / US Long Double Crochet (LDC)
Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up loop to the height of working row, yarn over and complete the treble (UK) / double (US) as usual.
Zig Zag Scarf
UK Treble 2 Together (tr2tog) / US Double 2 Together (dc2tog)
Yarn over hook, draw up a loop in the next stitch, yarn over hook and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over hook, draw up a loop in the next stitch, yarn over hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook
Summer Tank Top
UK Treble 3 Together (tr3tog) / US Double 3 Together (dc3tog)
Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat 2 more times. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Treble 3 together made.
Whispering Rose Summer Top
UK Treble 5 Together (tr5tog) / US Double 5 Together (dc5tog)
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, *yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through the first 2 loops.* Repeat 3 more times (a total of 5 times). 6 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.
Shell Bay Blanket
UK Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr) / US Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Yarn over, insert hook between the stitches (to the right of the stitch to be worked and out again on the left), yarn over, pull through, complete the treble in the usual way (yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops)
See Pattern Below
UK Back Post Treble Crochet (bptr) / US Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
Yarn over, insert hook from the back between the stitches (to the right of the stitch to be worked) and out to the back to the left of the stitch, yarn over, pull through (the loop will be behind the work), complete the treble in the usual way (yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops)
Ombre Infinity Scarf
Beginning Cluster (begCl)
*yarn over, insert hook in designated stitch or space, yarn over, pull loop through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)*; repeat between * once (3 loops on hook); yarn over pull through all loops.
Fruitdrop Sweater
UK 2 Treble Cluster (2trCl) / US 2 Double Cluster (2dcCl)
Working into the same space/stitch [yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] twice (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook
See Lacy Stitch (variation)
UK Double Treble(dtr) / US Treble Crochet (tr)
Yarn over twice, insert hook into the next stitch,yarn over and pull through the stitch (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook
Summer Nights Scarf
Oasis Wave Wrap
Georgiana Shawl
UK Triple Treble Crochet (ttr) / US Double Treble Crochet (dtr)
Yarn over 3 times, insert the hook into the stitch (or chain space), yarn over, pull through the stitch (or chain space). 5 loops on hook. Yarn over, pull through the first 2 of the 5 loops already on the hook. Yarn over, pull through the first 2 of the 4 loops already on the hook. Yarn over, pull through the first 2 of the 3 loops already on the hook. Yarn over one more time, pull through the remaining 2 loops already on the hook to complete the stitch.
See Pattern Below
UK Triple Treble Crochet Crossed (ttrX) / US Double Treble Crossed (dtrX)
Skip a stitch, work 1 triple treble crochet in the next stitch. Then work 1 triple treble crochet in the stitch that you skipped. By working the triple treble crochet in front of the first triple treble crochet stitch you complete the stitch.
See Picot for Pattern
V-stitch (V-st) (variation)
1tr, ch1, 1tr in same st / US 1dc, ch1, 1dc in same st
Tangerine Dreams Blanket
Long Sleeve Summer Cardigan
V-Stitch (V-st) (variation)
UK 2tr, ch1, 2tr in same st / US 2dc, ch1, 2dc in same st
- A v-st in this project is made up of a pair of trebles. Work the pair of trebles into the space between the 2 treble posts of the previous row.
- This v-st gives a tighter texture however, you can crochet your triangles using treble ch2 treble if that feels easier.
Triangle Motif Blanket
UK Double Treble V-Stitch (dtr v-st) / US Treble V-Stitch (tr v-st)
1 dtr, ch1, 1 dtr in the same chain or space / US 1tr, ch1, 1tr in the same chain or space
Pastel Dreams Blanket
UK V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL) / V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL)
treble 2 together/double 2 together, chain 1, treble 2 together/double 2 together in the same stitch.
Moon Shimmer Hexagon Sweater
UK Treble 3 down (tr3d) / US Double 3 down (dc3d)
The mosaic treble stitch (US double crochet) is made three rows below, in the front of the treble below the chains from the missed stitches. (Chains are made for the missed stitches. An extra chain is made so that when a treble 3 down stitch is made, there is space. Example: chain 2 = 1 x treble 3 down)
Infinity Scarf
Mosaic Bricks Tote Bag
Noughts and Crosses Blanket
Mosaic ChartTablet Cover
Ripple Stitch (variation)
Row 1 (RS): tr in 3rd ch from hook, tr in same st, *1tr in ea of next 5 chs, tr3tog over next 3 chs, 1tr in ea of next 5 chs, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in next ch, *rep ending 2tr in last ch, ch3, turn
Row 2: 1tr in base of ch3, *1tr flo in next 5 sts, tr3tog working in flo of next 3 sts, 1tr flo in next 5 sts, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2tr in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Row 3: 1tr in base of ch3, *1tr blo in next 5 sts, tr3tog working in blo of next 3 sts, 1tr blo in next 5 sts, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2tr in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Rows 2 and 3 complete the ripple pattern
Forest Ripple Poncho
Wavy Chevrons
2 trebles/US doubles in next stitch, 1 treble crochet/US double in next stitch, [treble/US double 2 together over next 2 stitches] twice, 1 treble/US double in next stitch, 2 trebles/US doubles in next stitch, repeat across
Beach Day Blanket
Cable Stitch (cs)
In this stitch pattern, so that the cables are all the same direction, the cable stitch is worked over two rows.
Row 1: skip a stitch, treble/US double crochet in next 3 stitches, working over the 3 stitches just made, yarn over and insert hook into the skipped stitch. Pull up a loop to the height of the treble/US double, yarn over and pull through 2 loops twice.
Row 2: ch1, double/US single across.
If you would like your cables in different directions, skip row 2
Candyfloss Horizon Blanket
Braided Cable Stitch
The braided cable stitch uses 6 stitches and is made from crocheting Front Post Double Treble Below (Fpdtr UK) / Front Post Treble Below (Fptr US) in the third row below, skipping stitches and then working in those skipped stitches either in front of the stitches made or behind the stitches.
Moonbeam Hot Water Bottle Cover
Celtic Weave Stitch
This stitch is worked by crocheting around the post of stitches (front post on one row and back post on another). The stitches are crocheted ‘out of order’ so they cross each other. This is achieved by skipping stitches and going back to work in the skipped stitches.
Celtic Weave Scarf
Alpine Stitch
This stitch pattern is a 4-row repeat
UK
(RS)*fptr in the tr 2 rows below, tr in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fptr in next st, tr in last st, ch1, turn
(WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn
(RS): *tr in next st, fptr in the tr 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, tr in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
(WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn
US
(RS)*fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, dc in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fpdc in next st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
(WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn
(RS): *dc in next st, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
(WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn
Mila Cosy Stripe Blanket
Mini Bean stitch (mb)
Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook
Easy Seamless Cardigan
3-Bobble Stitch (3-bob)
yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times more (4 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.
See Pattern Below
4-Bobble Stitch (4-bob)
yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times more (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 5 loops.
Raspberry Ripple Bucket Hat
5-Bobble Stitch (5-bob)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two stitches, repeat this 5 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Bobble Stitch made.
Granny Square Poncho Victoria
Book Sleeve
Bobble Stitch Scarf
UK 3-Double Treble Bobble Stitch (3dtr-bob)/ US 3-Treble Bobble Stitch (3tr-bob)
Wrap yarn twice around the hook, insert hook into stitch, pull up 1 loop (4 loops on hook), [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (2 loops on hook) * repeat three times in total (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Double Treble/Treble Bobble Stitch made.
Granny Square Tote Bag Josephine
Spiked Bobble Stitch – Spiked Bobble 4 Below (sp4bob-bel)
This stitch is worked around the post of the stitch two rows below. *Yarn over, insert hook around the post of the stitch two rows below, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), * rep 3 more times. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to close the bobble.
Snowberry Baby Blanket
Berry Stitch (Berry St)
Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through the first loop only, yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 5 loops, insert hook into next stitch, double crochet (US single crochet) into next stitch. Alternate a berry stitch with a double crochet (single crochet) and repeat to the end of the row or round.
Le Jardin Jumper
Iris Stitch
UK
Ch3, tr in next st, sk1, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in next st, *sk3, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in next st, * rep to last 4 sts, sk2, tr in last 2 sts, turn
Ch3, tr in next st, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in ea ch1-sp across to last 4 sts, sk2, tr in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
US
Ch3, dc in next st, sk1, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, *sk3, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, * rep to last 4 sts, sk2, dc in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Ch3 dc in next st, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in ea ch1-sp across to last 4 sts, sk2, dc in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Le Jardin Jumper
Modified Trinity Stitch (ts)
This stitch uses UK Treble 3 together/ US Double 3 together. A treble/double crochet 3 together stitch is made out of 3 incomplete treble/double stitches crocheted together. The placement of the stitches are different from the regular treble/double 3 together. Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch you just worked, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Chain one. Trinity Stitch made. The Trinity Stitch begins in the last stitch worked, treble 3 together (as above), chain one.
Tranquil Moments Baby Afghan
Granny Stitch
UK [sk 2 sts, 3tr in next ch] / US [sk 2 sts, 3dc in next ch]
Variation:
UK
Row 1:*ch1, sk 3 chs, 3tr in next ch, *rep to last 3 chs, ch1, sk 2 chs, tr in last ch,
Row 2: 2tr in first ch-sp, *ch1, sk 3 sts, 3tr in next ch-sp, * rep to last ch-sp, 2tr in last ch-sp, tr in last st
US
*ch1, sk 3 chs, 3dc in next ch, *rep to last 3 chs, ch1, sk 2 chs, dc in last ch,
2dc in first ch-sp, *ch1, sk 3 sts, 3dc in next ch-sp, * rep to last ch-sp, 2dc in last ch-sp, dc in last st
Granny Square Christmas Tree
Hooded Cardigan
Granny Square Cardigan
Princess of Diamonds Lap Blanket
Countess of Diamonds Shrug
Queen of Diamonds Poncho
Rainbow Tote Bag
Arabella Geometric Scarf
Acorn Stitch
Row 1: ch1, dc in next st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *rep to last st, dc in last st, turn
Row 2: Ch3, *tr3tog in the ch sp of prev row, ch1, *rep to last st, dtr in last st, turn
Row 3: ch1, [dc, ch2, dc] in first ch1 sp from prev row, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next ch1 sp from prev row, *rep to end, turn
Row 4: ch3, tr in next st, *ch1, tr3tog in ch sp from prev row, *rep to last st, tr2tog, turn
Row 5: ch1, dc in next st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *rep to last st, dc in last st, turn
Round 6: rep row 2
Round 7: ch1, dc in each dc and top of tr3tog from prev row.
Bramble Drawstring Bag
Picot
There are several variations of picot – this pattern uses chain 5, slip stitch into the first chain
Harbourside Shawl
Shell and Fan Lace
Row 2: ch2, *dc in next 5 sts, ch2, sk2, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Row 3: ch2, tr in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, *dc in next 3 sts, ch1, sk1, [tr, ch1, tr] in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, tr in last st, turn
Row 4: ch2, 2 tr in base of st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, 5tr in ch sp from prev row, *ch1, dc in middle dc from prev row, ch1, 5tr in ch sp from prev row, *rep to last st, 3tr in last st, turn
Row 5: ch2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch2, dc in next 5 sts (tr from prev row), *rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn
Row 6: ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, [tr, ch1, tr] in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, dc in next 3 sts, *rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn
Row 7: ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, tr5 in ch sp from prev row, ch1, dc in middle st from prev row, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Row 8: *ch2, dc in ea tr from prev row, ch2, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Amelia Poncho
Lacy Stitch (variation)
Row 1 (RS): Starting in the 5th ch from hook, tr in each st across, ch3, turn
Row 2: tr in next st, *[ch 2, miss 2 sts, V-st in next st, ch 2, miss 2 sts, dc in next st], * rep across, tr in last st, ch4, turn
Row 3: dtr in next st, working in the V-st ch2-sps, *[2trCl, ch 2] twice, 2trCl], ch 1; * rep across ending at 2trCl, dtr in each of the last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Row 4: tr in next st, ch 1, working in the ch-sps only [tr, ch 1] in each ch2-sp and ch1-sp across, tr in each last two sts, ch3, turn
Row 5: tr in each st and sp across
Rows 2-5 form stitch pattern
Summer Cardigan
Tunisian Lattice Stitch (Tls)
*Insert hook under the next 2 vertical bars, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook under the first vertical bar just worked, yarn over, pull up a loop, * rep across to last 2 sts, yarn over, insert hook under first vertical bar, pull up a loop, insert hook through both loops of last st
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)
*Insert hook under the second vertical bar (hook should enter under the stitch from the front and emerge from the front), yarn over, pull up a loop, * rep across to last stitch, insert hook through both loops of last stitch
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Tunisian Return Pass (RetP)
yarn over pull through one loop from hook, *yarn over pull through two loops from the hook, * rep across until one stitch remains, yarn over pull through loop
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts)
insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together (Tss2tog)
insert hook under the front vertical bars of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull up a loop through both stitches (decrease made)
Pocket Shawl and Beanie Hat
Filet Crochet
Chains and double crochet stitches form open and filled squares. The open squares are typically created by working chains between double crochet stitches, while the filled squares are created by working double crochet stitches into the previous row.
Sleeveless Top
Galana Blanket
Checkered Crochet
The checker is a pattern of stripes with crossed horizontal and vertical lines which form squares. Typically, the checker pattern contains two colours where a single checker (a single square within the check pattern) is surrounded on all four sides by a checker of a different colour.
The unworked yarn is carried across the row.
Knot Bag
Tapestry Crochet
Tapestry crochet is a technique where at least two contrasting colour yarns are used together for colourwork in the same row or round.
The yarn that is being used to work the stitches is called the active colour, the yarn that is being carried along the back of the stitches is called the inactive colour.
- tapestry in the round – worked in a spiral on the right side of the work
- one-directional flat tapestry crochet – worked in rows in one direction only on the right side of the work
- two-directional flat tapestry crochet – worked in rows, turning the work where the odd numbered rows are the right side and even numbered rows the wrong side; the crochet pattern graph will be read from right to left for odd numbered rows and left to right for even numbered rows.
Owl Hot Water Bottle Cover
Cushion Cover
Dog Sweater
Orchid Blaze Blanket
Pom Pom Border
*Ch6, 1 cluster in the 3rdchain from hook, ch3, cluster into top of cluster just made, fold the 2ndcluster to the front, slip stitch into the same chain of the 1stcluster, ch3, sk 4 sts, dc in next st, * repeat around to last pom pom, ch3, slip stitch to 1stdc of round.
Seaside Dreams Blanket
Common Abbreviations in Crochet
I thought it would be helpful to also share a list of common abbreviations I use in my patterns.
I’ve listed them in alphabetical order.
Have I left any off?
Common Crochet Abbreviations |
Alternate (alt) |
Approximately (approx.) |
Beginning (beg) |
Between (bet) |
Centimetre (cm) |
Chain (ch) |
Chain Space/s (ch-sp/s) |
Continue (cont) |
Contrasting Colour (CC) |
Decrease (decr) |
Following (foll) |
Increase (incr) |
Left Hand/Side (LH/LHS) |
Loop (lp) |
Main Colour (MC) |
Previous (prev) |
Remaining (rem) |
Repeat (rep) |
Right Hand/Side (RH /RHS) |
Right Side (RS) |
Skip (sk) |
Space/s (sp/s) |
Stitch/es (st/s) |
Stitch Marker (st marker) |
Together (tog) |
Turning Chain (t-ch) |
Wrong Side (WS) |
Yards (yds) |
Yarn Over (yo) |
Yarn Over Hook (yoh) |
I hope this comprehensive crochet stitch library and abbreviations serve as an invaluable resource.
Happy crocheting!