Stitch dictionary

Griddle stitch (griddle st)

Griddle 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) griddle st griddle stitch
English (UK) griddle st griddle stitch
Spanish p. griddle punto griddle
German Griddle-M. Griddle-Muster
French pt griddle point griddle
Portuguese (BR) pt griddle ponto griddle

Technical data

Yarn consumption factor
1.15 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
Foundation chain
Multiple of 2 + 0 chains
Reversible
Yes
Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
4 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Griddle stitch

How is “griddle stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?

In US terms it is “griddle st” (griddle stitch) and in UK terms “griddle st” (griddle stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.

How much yarn does “griddle stitch” use?

Its yarn consumption factor is 1.15 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 15 % more yarn.

How many chains do you need for “griddle stitch”?

Chain a multiple of 2 plus 0. For example: 20 chains for 10 repeats.