| * | Indicates a repeat |
| [ ] | Repeat instructions within brackets |
| B | Back |
| beg | Beginning |
| bp | Back post |
| ch(s) | Chain(s) |
| cl | Cluster |
| dc | Double crochet |
| dec | Decrease |
| fp | Front post |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| inc | Increase |
| p | Picot |
| pat | Pattern |
| rep | Repeat |
| rnd(s) | Round(s) |
| sc | Single crochet |
| sk | Skip |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sp(s) | Space(s) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| tog | Together |
| tr | Triple/treble crochet |
| yo | Yarn over |