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English abbreviation · Crochet

What does crab st mean in crochet?

crab st means crab stitch — reverse single crochet, worked left to right.

In French: maille serrée à l'envers — point d'écrevisse, travaillé de gauche à droite

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Rnd 12: ch 1, crab st in each st around, sl st to first st. Fasten off.

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