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Crochet Abbreviations, Stitches, and Terms

I'm So Confused!

You want to crochet with confidence, right?  When did there become so many confusing abbreviations for crochet?

We at Needlepointers.com know how relaxing and fun crochet can be, but we’ve found that one of the most difficult parts of becoming a master at crochet is learning how to read the confusing crochet patterns that we get so excited to try!

It can be quite intimidating to learn how to read a crochet pattern, with all of the crochet stitches, abbreviations, and crochet terms.

We know from experience that even a veteran to crochet may find a pattern with an unusual symbol or crochet abbreviation for a stitch.

We Have You Covered!

Luckily, we have put together a list of resources you can use to become less frustrated and find your work more enjoyable.

There are many charts available for you to use below.

Here you can find the most popular crochet stitches and their abbreviations, along with those pesky, rarely-used stitches that most people need to reference.

Some charts also include the meanings with actual photos of the stitches, which we found very helpful. We have a crochet stitch guide page that would be helpful as well.

We have linked to various charts that will help you translate crochet patterns written in a foreign language. Examples of languages that the charts have translations for are UK/Australia, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Swahili, Finnish, US, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, and Dutch.

Check out the Crochet Translation Project. It’s a worldwide initiative where volunteers submit crochet pattern translations. 

The project is ongoing, and maybe you have something to submit to the project!

If you are a beginner to crochet, we have found a wonderful page where the author has gone into fine detail just for you!  This page also has videos, written tutorials, and links to other sites with great directions.

Besides confusing stitch abbreviations, hook sizing can also cause some headaches.  There are sites here that have conversion charts for crochet hooks; printables to keep handy with your crochet supplies. No more wasting time looking up the right hook sizes!

Printables and Cheat Sheets

We also have some great cheat sheets for you.  You can use the charts to determine things like how much yarn is needed for a project, hook sizes to use, decode those symbols on how to care for various types of yarn, and we even found some troubleshooting guides when you run into a problem with a pattern.

Also, be sure to check the “Make It Happen: Resource Pack”.  It is perfect for knitters and crocheters. 

You’ll find it full of printable cheat sheets, sizing guides, resource pages, checklists, to do lists and more to get you organized.

There are so many helpful links on this page; in the crochet world there are a trillion different terms, slang, and abbreviations.  We have what you need to figure it all out!  If you are interested in some crochet tips we have a special page as another reference for you.

Read on!

Crochet Abbreviations, Stitches, and Terms

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Abbreviations - Crochet

A list of crochet abbreviations and meanings. Needlepointers.com

Abbreviations - UK/Australia - Crochet

A translation of crochet terms and abbreviations for the U.S. compared to UK/Australia. Needlepointers.com

Abbreviations and Terms - UK

UK crochet stitches are named for the loops on the hook. Here are UK abbreviations and terms. Rainbow Valley

Cheat Sheets for the Crocheter

Cheat sheet infographics for: baby blanket sizes, stitch abbreviations, yarn care chart, crochet symbols and directions, guide for troubleshooting patterns, stitch cheat sheet, and hook sizes. U Create

Chiaogoo Double-sided Swatch and Needle/crochet gauge in US and METRIC sizes - Made in USA

Chiaogoo Double-sided Swatch and Needle/crochet gauge in US and METRIC sizes - Made in USA #ad

This is for ONE (1) Chiaogoo double-sided Swatch and needle/crochet gauge in US and Metric sizes - Made in USA Affiliate Link to HelloWeCraft

Crochet Abbreviations and Stitch Instructions

What is the crochet abbreviation, esc? Or dtr? Or lsc? Learn all these terms and many more crochet terms. Crochet Crochet 'N More

Crochet Abbreviations in Spanish & English

Infographic with crochet terms in Spanish & English. Botonalia

Crochet Cheat Sheet

Cheat sheet with major stitches and descriptions. My Happily Ever Crafts

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart Printable

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart Printable #ad

You'll love this printable crochet hook conversion chart that you can keep handy and always know what size of hook you need. (Conversions are from metric sizes to US hook sizes.) Affiliate Link to StitchingTog on Etsy

Crochet Hook Sizes and Abbreviations (US and UK Terminology)

Infographics with crochet hook sizes, general terminology & stitches for US & UK. Look at What I Made

Crochet Stitch Glossary

A crochet glossary of crochet abbreviations with interruptation and other crocheting tips. Berroco

Crochet Terms - Foreign Language Equivalent

The following is a table of crochet stitches and their equivalents in the U.S.A./English, U.K./English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian The Crochet Network

Crochet Terms Translated into 9 Languages

Translate a crochet pattern into 9 languages with this list of terms and translations. Translate crochet terms from US/English, UK/English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, Dutch, & Russian. Nicki's Homemade Crafts

Crochet Translation Project

Translations for crochet terms in the following languages: Turkish, Swahili, Finnish, UK, US, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish, Dutch and German. Oombawka Design Crochet

Cuadro de símbolos y abreviaturas de puntos

Útil cuadro con los símbolos que utilizamos en los diagramas de los tejidos a crochet que tenemos en la página. Tejiendo Peru

Horgolás alapok

Collection of stitch chart infographics in Hungarian. A kreatív emberek oldala

How to Read a Crochet Pattern

This article shows how to read a crochet pattern and includes an infographic and list of crochet stitches and abbreviations. Heart Hook Home

Knitting, Crochet Cheat Sheets, Sizing Guides, Organizer, Digital download, PDF For Makers

Knitting, Crochet Cheat Sheets, Sizing Guides, Organizer, Digital download, PDF For Makers #ad

The Make it Happen: Resource Pack is the perfect companion for makers, knitters, and crocheters! This knitting and crochet planner is full of printable resource pages, cheat sheets, sizing guides, to do lists, checklists and more to help you organize your crochet supplies. Affiliate Link to The Blue Elephants on Etsy

Russian Crochet Terms And U.S. Crochet Terms

Convert crochet terms from English to Russian. Oombawka Design Crochet

Stitch abbreviation & visual stitch instructions in infographic

Stitch abbreviations and instructions in an infographic. It's My Choice

Symbols - Crochet Symbols

Stitch charts in crochet are being used more and more. There is a key to the symbols. Craft Yarn Council

The Ultimate List of Crochet Terms

This is the ultimate list of crochet terms & slang. Probably the most comprehensive list of all! Maple Grove Creative Design

UK vs. US Crochet Terms

Infographic with crochet terms in US and UK forms including hook sizes. The Fuzzy Bee





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