Crochet abbreviation
What does alt mean in crochet?
Every other row, round or stitch.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | alt | alt |
| Meaning | alternate | alternate |
alt is short for alternate in US patterns; UK patterns write alt (alternate).
Sources and scope
- Craft Yarn Council: Crochet Abbreviations Master List
Reference for US abbreviations and the main US/UK stitch-name differences. A designer's own abbreviation key takes precedence for special stitches.