Crochet terms

Learn the similarities & differences between American & British Crochet Terms. Free US to UK Stitch Conversion Chart from Crafting Happiness

Most crochet terms used in the UK and the US are the same, or very similar, such as ‘Yarn Over Hook’ (UK) and ‘Yarn Over’ (US) but there are a few key differences between some UK / US terms. Crochet hooks are also sized and…

Crochet abbreviations and crochet terms you need to read crochet patterns. Easy definitions & glossary - Printable PDF of all the terms.

Get your crochet knowledge up to speed with our free crochet glossary from Make and Do Crew! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, our comprehensive crochet dictionary has you covered. Learn what different crochet terms mean, explore a variety of stitches, and discover useful crochet jargon and slang terms. From Tunisian crochet techniques to converting UK crochet terms, we've got everything you need to expand your skills.

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Learn how to read a crochet pattern. This guide covers common terms, abbreviations, and symbols in a crochet pattern.

I thought it would be handy to have a list of crochet abbreviations and terms available for you on the site. I have created a searchable list below for UK Crochet Terms and I have created a pinnable image for you for the basic crochet stitches, symbols and abbreviations.

Crochet patterns may include crochet abbreviations you don't know. In this post you will find a list of more than 140 crochet abbreviations and terms. Crochet abbreviations are a way to shorten the instructions and words within a crochet pattern. For publications that is often important to reduce the pages a pattern takes up, while in other cases it helps readers get an overview of the instructions quicker without too many words.