Stitch dictionary
Granny stitch (granny st)
Granny stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | granny st |
granny stitch |
| English (UK) | granny st |
granny stitch |
| Spanish | p. granny |
punto granny |
| German | Granny-M. |
Granny-Muster |
| French | pt granny |
point granny |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt granny |
ponto granny |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.9 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 3 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 2 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Granny stitch
How is “granny stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “granny st” (granny stitch) and in UK terms “granny st” (granny stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “granny stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.9 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 10 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “granny stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 3 plus 1. For example: 31 chains for 10 repeats.