Stitch dictionary
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | sc |
single crochet |
| English (UK) | dc |
double crochet |
| Spanish | pb |
punto bajo |
| German | fM |
feste Masche |
| French | ms |
maille serrée |
| Portuguese (BR) | pb |
ponto baixo |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.3 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Single crochet
How is “single crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “sc” (single crochet) and in UK terms “dc” (double crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “single crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.3 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 30 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “single crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 1.