Crochet and Knitting Abbreviations

bet = between

bpdc = backpost double crochet

ch = chain (see How-To Crochet)

cl = cluster

dc = double crochet (see How-To Crochet)

dtr = double treble crochet

fpdc = front post double crochet

hdc = half double crochet
(see How-To Crochet)

lp(s) = loop(s)

p = picot

ss or sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet (see How-To Crochet)

sp = space

tc = triple crochet (see How-To Crochet)

tr = treble

tr tr = triple treble

woh = wool over hook

yoh = yarn over hook

CO = cast on(see How-To Knit)

dpn = double pointed needles

eor = every other row

k2tog = knit two stitches together

k = knit (see How-To Knit)

kb = knit through back of st (loop)

p = purl (see How-To Knit)

p2tog = purl two stitches together

pb = purl through back of st (loop)

psso = pass slipped stitch over

pw = purl wise (or as if to purl)

sl st = slip stitch (see How-To Knit)

wl fwd = wool forward

won = wool over needle

wrn = wool round needle

y fwd = yarn forward

yo = yarn over (see How-To Knit)

yon = yarn over needle

yrn = yarn round needle

beg = beginning

CC = contrasting color

dec = decrease
(see How-To Knit) (see How-To Crochet)

inc = increase
(see How-To Knit) (see How-To Crochet)

MC = main color

rem = remaining

rep = repeat

rnd = round

RS or rs = right side facing you

sk = skip

sl = slip

sp = space

st(s) = stitch(es)

tbl = through back of loop (st)

tog = together

WS or ws = wrong side facing you