Stitch dictionary
Waistcoat stitch (wst)
Waistcoat 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) | wst |
waistcoat stitch |
| English (UK) | wst |
waistcoat stitch |
| Spanish | p. chaleco |
punto chaleco |
| German | Westenm. |
Westenmasche |
| French | pt jersey |
point jersey au crochet |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt tricô |
ponto tricô (colete) |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.4 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Waistcoat stitch
How is “waistcoat stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “wst” (waistcoat stitch) and in UK terms “wst” (waistcoat stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “waistcoat stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.4 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 40 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “waistcoat stitch”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 1.