Crochet abbreviation
What does lp mean in crochet?
A loop of yarn on the hook or in a stitch; lps is the plural.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | lp | lp |
| Meaning | loop | loop |
lp is short for loop in US patterns; UK patterns write lp (loop).
How lp appears in real patterns
"Popcorn" st (as printed in this design): Yo, draw a lp through next st, yo, draw through one lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook.
From Sleeveless Cutaway Sweater with Peplum No. 825 (1919): vintage crochet pattern
Next row: Sk the sl st; keeping the pattern uniform, dec 1 st at beg and end of row (to dec: pull up a lp in each of 2 sts, yo and work off all lps at one time).
Row 2: Ch 4, 3 dc in first lp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next lp; rep from * across the row, ending with 4 dc, turn.
From Girl's Block-and-Loop Jacket (1918): vintage crochet pattern
Row 1: Draw up a lp in each ch, keeping all lps on the hook; yo and draw through 1 lp at a time (see modernisation notes).
From Infant’s Crocheted Bonnet (1915): vintage crochet pattern
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.