Crochet abbreviation

What does st mean in crochet?

A single completed stitch of any type.

By the crochetpatterns.io editorial team · Updated September 20, 2026 · Editorial policy

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st in US and UK patterns
	US patterns	UK patterns
Abbreviation	st	st
Meaning	stitch	stitch

st is short for stitch in US patterns; UK patterns write st (stitch).

How st appears in real patterns

Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
From How to crochet a classic granny square
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
From Solid granny square with no gaps
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc blo in each st across, turn. (21 hdc)
From Chunky ribbed crochet beanie worked flat
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 8 hdc in ring, sl st in first hdc. (8)
From Simple half double crochet baby beanie in the round

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.