Crochet Terminology
Crocheters should be aware that US crochet patterns use similar terminology to Uk patterns, but to describe completely different stitches! This is a conversion chart for the main stitches.
| UK Terminology | UK Abbreviation | US Terminology | US Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip stitch | ss or sist | Slip stitch | ss |
| Double crochet | dc | Single crochet | sc |
| Half treble | htr | Half double crochet | hdc |
| Treble | tr | Double crochet | dc |
| Double treble | dtr | Treble | tr |
| Triple treble | ttr or trtr | Double treble | dtr |
| Miss | Skip | ||
| Tension | Gauge |