Abbreviations
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout.
alt · alternate
bef · before
beg · begin(s); beginning
bet · between
blo · back loop only
ch(s) · chain(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s)
cl(s) · cluster(s)
cm · centimetre(s)
cont · continue(s); continuing
dc · double crochet
dc2tog · work two dc together
dec(s) · decrease(s); decreasing; decreased
dtr · double treble crochet
dtr2tog · work two dtr together
ea · each
ech · extended chain
edc · extended double crochet
est · established
etr · extended treble
fdc · foundation double crochet
flo · front loop only
foll · follows; following
r · foundation treble crochet
g · gram(s)
gp(s) · group(s)
hk · hook
htr · half treble crochet
htr2tog · work two htr together
in · inch(es)
inc(s) · increase(s); increasing; increased
lp(s) · loop(s)
m · stitch marker
mm · millimetre(s)
nc · not closed
patt · pattern
pm · place marker
prev · previous
rem · remain(s); remaining
rep(s) · repeat(s)
rev dc · reverse double crochet
rnd(s) · round(s)
RS · right side
rtrf · raised treble front
rtrb · raised treble back
sl · slip
sl st · slip stitch
sp(s) · space(es)
st(s) · stitch(es)
t-ch(s) · turning chain(s)
tog · together
tr · treble crochet
tr2tog · work two trebles together
trtr · triple treble
WS · wrong side
yd(s) · yard(s)
yoh · yarn over hook
yrh · yarn round hook
Breaking the Language Barrier
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings.
UK Terms
Chain
Miss
Slip stitch
Double crochet
Half treble crochet
Treble crochet
Double treble crochet
Triple treble crochet
Raised treble back/front
US Terms
Chain
Skip
Slip stitch
Single crochet
Half double crochet
Double crochet
Treble crochet
Double treble crochet
Back/front post dc
Crochet Hook Sizes
Metric (mm) |
UK |
US |
0.6 |
|
14 |
0.75 |
|
12 |
1 |
|
11 |
1.25 |
|
7 |
1.5 |
|
6 |
1.75 |
5 |
|
2 |
14 |
|
2.25 |
|
B/1 |
2.5 |
12 |
|
2.75 |
|
C/2 |
Metric (mm) |
UK |
US |
3 |
10 |
|
3.25 |
|
D/3 |
3.5 |
9 |
E/4 |
3.75 |
|
F/5 |
4 |
8 |
G/6 |
4.5 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
6 |
H/8 |
5.5 |
5 |
I/9 |
6 |
4 |
J/10 |
6.5 |
3 |
K-10 1/2 |