Stitch dictionary
Elizabeth stitch (mini bean) (Elizabeth st)
Elizabeth stitch (mini bean): abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | Elizabeth st |
Elizabeth stitch (mini bean) |
| English (UK) | Elizabeth st |
Elizabeth stitch (mini bean) |
| Spanish | p. Elizabeth |
punto Elizabeth |
| German | Elizabeth-M. |
Elizabeth-Muster |
| French | pt Elizabeth |
point Elizabeth |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt Elizabeth |
ponto Elizabeth |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.7 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 2 + 4 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)
How is “Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “Elizabeth st” (Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)) and in UK terms “Elizabeth st” (Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.7 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 70 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “Elizabeth stitch (mini bean)”?
Chain a multiple of 2 plus 4. For example: 24 chains for 10 repeats.