US ⇄ UK Crochet Terms Converter
Stop ruining your gauge with confusing terminology. Paste any pattern to translate seamlessly between US & UK stitch terms with collision-safe token replacement.
UK Terms ➔ US Terms (Recommended)
US vs. UK Crochet Terms Quick Reference
Never confuse DC & SC again| US Term & Abbr | UK Term & Abbr | Stitch Anatomy & Note |
|---|---|---|
| Single Crochet (sc) | Double Crochet (dc) | Standard single height stitch |
| Half Double Crochet (hdc) | Half Treble Crochet (htr) | Intermediate height stitch |
| Double Crochet (dc) | Treble Crochet (tr) | Standard tall post stitch |
| Treble Crochet (tr) | Double Treble Crochet (dtr) | Very tall stitch with 2 yarn-overs |
| Double Treble Crochet (dtr) | Triple Treble Crochet (ttr) | Extra tall stitch with 3 yarn-overs |
| Slip Stitch (sl st) | Slip Stitch (ss) | Joining and seam stitch (identical move) |
| Tension (gauge) | Tension / Gauge (tension) | Stitches per inch/cm measure |
| Yarn Over (yo) | Yarn Round Hook (yrh) | Wrapping yarn around hook |
Next Step For Your Project
Now that your pattern is in your familiar stitch terminology:
Why Are American and British Crochet Terms Different?
The historical logic behind the terminology divide
If you have ever started a pattern calling for double crochet (dc), worked several inches, and noticed your project came out twice as tall and airy as the designer's photo, you experienced the classic US vs. UK terminology trap.
In British (UK) terminology, stitch names describe how many loops are pulled through when creating the stitch. Because inserting your hook and pulling up a loop creates two loops on your hook, British crafters called this first step a "double crochet".
In American (US) terminology, stitch names describe the physical height and the number of yarn-overs required. The shortest stitch is named the "single crochet". When you wrap the yarn over once before pulling through, you create a "double crochet" (double the height).