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…

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How to read a written crochet pattern for beginners with step-by-step instructions and examples. Plus what common terms, abbreviations + symbols mean.

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.

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.

Find out how to read crochet patterns for beginners with step-by-step instructions as well as what to look for and how to decipher symbols and abbreviations.

Learn all about crochet terms and use my cheat sheet to help you remember as you learn to read crochet patterns and get the hang of crocheting!

A complete guide to US to UK crochet terms (or convert UK to US crochet terms) with a useful conversion crochet terms chart and all terminology explained.