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sp: Space
The gap between stitches, often created by a chain. This is a structural term: it tells you where you are in the pattern or how to treat the rows, rather than a stitch to work.
How to work sp
The gap between stitches, often created by a chain. Work into the space rather than into a stitch.
Common mistake
Working into the stitch next to the space instead of into it.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does sp stand for?
sp stands for space.
Does sp change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.