Crochet abbreviation
What does FLO mean in crochet?
Insert the hook under only the front loop of the stitch, the loop nearest you. Leaves the back loop free for later rounds.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | FLO | FLO |
| Meaning | front loop only | front loop only |
FLO is short for front loop only in US patterns; UK patterns write FLO (front loop only).
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.