Listed below are some commonly used crochet abbreviations:
| alt | alternately |
| approx | approximately |
| beg | beginning |
| CC | contrasting color |
| ch | chain(s) |
| ch sp | chain space |
| cl | cluster(s) |
| cont | continue |
| dc | double crochet |
| dec | decrease |
| dtr | double triple crochet |
| ea | each |
| est | established |
| fol | follow(ing) |
| grp | group(s) |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| hk | hook |
| inc | increase |
| LH | left hand |
| MC | main color |
| No. | number |
| oz | ounces |
| pat | pattern |
| prev | previous |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| RH | right hand |
| rnd | round(s) |
| RS | right side |
| sc | single crochet |
| sk | skip |
| sl | slip |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sp | space(s) |
| st | stitch(es) |
| tog | together |
| tr | triple (or treble) crochet |
| WS | wrong side |
| yd | yard(s) |
| yo | yarn over |
