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Crochet patterns may use either US or UK terminology. The stitches themselves are the same, but the names are different. Use this quick reference chart to convert between US and UK crochet stitch terms.
| US Stitch | US Abbreviation | UK Stitch | UK Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip Stitch | sl st | Slip Stitch | sl st |
| Chain | ch | Chain | ch |
| Single Crochet | sc | Double Crochet | dc |
| Half Double Crochet | hdc | Half Treble Crochet | htr |
| Double Crochet | dc | Treble Crochet | tr |
| Treble Crochet | tr | Double Treble Crochet | dtr |
| Double Treble Crochet | dtr | Triple Treble Crochet | trtr |
Tip: Most crochet patterns will state whether they use US or UK terms at the beginning of the pattern. Always check this before starting a project.
Quick Rule to Remember
UK stitch names are generally one step taller than US stitch names.
- US single crochet (sc) = UK double crochet (dc)
- US double crochet (dc) = UK treble crochet (tr)
- US treble crochet (tr) = UK double treble crochet (dtr)