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Crochet abbreviations

17 terms you will meet in crochet patterns, grouped by what they do. Each page has the steps and the mistake people usually make. Crochet terms here are US terms.

Basic

Increase

Decrease

Cast

Structure

Offline glossary. The same terms are searchable in the Stitchlight app, with a filter for crochet.

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Last updated 7 November 2026. Stitchlight is an independent app; this page is written for readers, not for search engines. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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