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Crochet abbreviation

What does alt mean in crochet?

Every other row, round or stitch.

By the crochetpatterns.io editorial team · Reviewed September 13, 2026 · Editorial policy

alt in US and UK patterns
US patternsUK patterns
Abbreviationaltalt
Meaningalternatealternate

alt is short for alternate in US patterns; UK patterns write alt (alternate).

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