Crochet abbreviation
What does tog mean in crochet?
Work the stated stitches together into one, as in sc2tog.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | tog | tog |
| Meaning | together | together |
tog is short for together in US patterns; UK patterns write tog (together).
How to work tog (crochet decrease)
- Insert the hook into the next stitch, yo and pull up a loop — 2 loops on hook.
- Insert the hook into the following stitch, yo and pull up a loop — 3 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through all 3 loops — 1 sc2tog made.
- Count 1 stitch fewer at the end of the row or round.
Full crochet decrease tutorial →
How tog appears in real patterns
Dec row: Draw up 14 lps, dec 1 (take 2 lps tog as 1), draw up 15, dec 1, 24, dec 1, 15, dec 1, then draw up the last 15 lps and work off as before.
From Infant’s Crocheted Dress in Afghan Stitch (1915): vintage crochet pattern
Decrease row 1: Work the row in sc, taking every 8th and 9th sts tog.
From Auto Priscilla Hood in Star Stitch with Turnover (1912): 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.