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If you’ve ever stumbled upon a stunning crochet pattern only to discover it’s written in russian, don’t let that stop you!
Russian crochet designers are incredibly talented, and their patterns are absolutely worth working through. But if you’re not familiar with russian abbreviations and terminology, even a simple pattern can feel impossible to decode.
| English abbreviation | English name | Russian abbreviation | Russian name |
| BLO | back loops only | ||
| bo | booble stitch | ||
| ch | chain | в.п. | воздушная петля / цепочка |
| dc | double crochet | ссн | столбик с накидом |
| dc2tog | double crochet 2 stitches together | ||
| dec | decrease | уб | убавка / уменьшение |
| dtr | double treble crochet | ||
| FLO | front loops only | ||
| hdc | half double crochet | ||
| hdc2tog | half double crochet 2 stitches together | ||
| inc | increase | пр | прибавка / увеличение |
| loop | loop | ||
| Mr | magic ring | КА | кольцо амигуруми |
| sc | single crochet | сбн | столбик без накида |
| sc2tog | single crochet 2 stitches together | ||
| sl st | slip stitch | ||
| st | stich | ||
| rep | repeat | ||
| Rnd | round | ||
| tr | treble crochet | ||
| yo | yarn over |
Save this page so you always have it within reach when a new pattern catches your eye.
And if you spot a mistake or notice an abbreviation that doesn’t look right, please let us know in the comments! Your feedback helps keep this guide accurate for everyone.
