Stitch dictionary
Silt stitch (silt st)
Silt 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) | silt st |
silt stitch |
| English (UK) | silt st |
silt stitch |
| Spanish | p. silt |
punto silt |
| German | Silt-M. |
Silt-Muster |
| French | pt silt |
point silt |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt silt |
ponto silt |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.25 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 2 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
Related tools
Frequently asked questions about Silt stitch
How is “silt stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “silt st” (silt stitch) and in UK terms “silt st” (silt stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “silt stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.25 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 25 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “silt stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 2 plus 1. For example: 21 chains for 10 repeats.