Stitch dictionary
Popcorn stitch (pc)
Popcorn 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) | pc |
popcorn stitch |
| English (UK) | pc |
popcorn stitch |
| Spanish | pp |
punto palomita |
| German | Pcm |
Popcornmasche |
| French | pop |
pop-corn |
| Portuguese (BR) | pip |
ponto pipoca |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 2.5 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 4 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Popcorn stitch
How is “popcorn stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “pc” (popcorn stitch) and in UK terms “pc” (popcorn stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “popcorn stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 2.5 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 150 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “popcorn stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 4 plus 1. For example: 41 chains for 10 repeats.