Crochet abbreviation
What does bo mean in crochet?
Several incomplete double crochets in one stitch closed together to form a raised bump. Check the pattern key, as bo is not fully standardised.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | bo | bo |
| Meaning | bobble | bobble |
bo is short for bobble in US patterns; UK patterns write bo (bobble).
How to work bo (bobble stitch)
- Yo, insert the hook into the stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops.
- Repeat the partial dc in the same stitch until there are 5 loops on the hook for a 4-dc bobble.
- Yo and pull through all loops on the hook.
- Ch 1 or work a firm sc in the next stitch to lock the bobble.
- Push the bobble forward so it sits on the right side of the fabric.