Stitch dictionary
Reference of every stitch available in Stitch Studio, including symbol, US/UK abbreviation, and skill tier.
Beginner
Slip knot
US: sl knot
Chain
US: ch · UK: ch
The foundation of most crochet projects.
Slip stitch
US: sl st · UK: ss
Used for joining and moving the hook without adding height.
Single crochet
US: sc · UK: dc
The shortest standard stitch in US terminology.
Half double crochet
US: hdc · UK: htr
Taller than sc, shorter than dc.
Double crochet
US: dc · UK: tr
Common in garments and lacework.
Treble crochet
US: tr · UK: dtr
Tall, open stitch used in lace.
Double treble crochet
US: dtr · UK: ttr
Triple treble crochet
US: trtr · UK: qtr
Increase
US: inc · UK: inc
Decrease
US: dec · UK: dec
Single crochet two together
US: sc2tog · UK: dc2tog
Double crochet two together
US: dc2tog · UK: tr2tog
Half double crochet two together
US: hdc2tog · UK: htr2tog
Space
US: sp · UK: sp
Skip
US: sk · UK: sk
Intermediate
Front post double crochet
US: FPdc · UK: FPtr
Creates texture by working around the post from the front.
Back post double crochet
US: BPdc · UK: BPtr
Creates texture by working around the post from the back.
Popcorn stitch
US: pc · UK: pc
A raised, puffy stitch popular in textured blankets.
Bobble stitch
US: bobble · UK: bobble
Puff stitch
US: puff · UK: puff
Cluster stitch
US: cluster · UK: cluster
Shell stitch
US: shell · UK: shell
Several stitches worked into one stitch to form a fan.
V-stitch
US: V-st · UK: V-st
X-stitch
US: X-st · UK: X-st
Star stitch
US: star st · UK: star st
Sedge stitch
US: sedge · UK: sedge
Moss/granite stitch
US: moss st · UK: moss st
Linen stitch
US: linen st · UK: linen st
Waffle stitch
US: waffle · UK: waffle
Basketweave stitch
US: basketweave · UK: basketweave
Spike stitch
US: spike st · UK: spike st
Camel stitch
US: camel st · UK: camel st
Picot
US: picot · UK: picot
A small decorative loop used in edging and lace.
Advanced
Crocodile stitch
US: crocodile · UK: crocodile
Cable stitch
US: cable · UK: cable
Crossed post stitches mimic knitted cables.
Bullion stitch
US: bullion · UK: bullion
Solomon’s knot (love knot)
US: Solomon · UK: Solomon