US vs UK Crochet Terms: Conversion Chart
Use this US-to-UK crochet terminology guide to convert the most common stitch names and avoid working the wrong stitch height.
US and UK crochet use many of the same stitch names for different stitches. For example, US single crochet equals UK double crochet, and US double crochet equals UK treble crochet.
Mini lesson sheet
Keep the short row instructions on one side and the visual target on the other.
- Use this as a quick check before the full lesson.
- Keep it nearby while you practice the stitch or technique.
Finished result
Key facts
How to do it
01Step 1Find the terminology statement in the pattern notes or source.
02Step 2If the pattern is in the unfamiliar system, map every stitch abbreviation before you start.
03Step 3Pay special attention to sc, dc, tr, and htr because the same letters can refer to different stitch heights.
04Step 4Write the converted term beside repeated stitch instructions if you are likely to forget mid-project.
Video walkthrough from Joy as it Flies
Use this as a second explanation after the written steps. Pause, replay, and compare the motion with the close-up images above.
Make it easier
- Do not infer terminology only from the designer’s location; use the pattern’s own terminology note.
- Check stitch height in photos if the pattern source is unclear.
What usually goes wrong
- Assuming “double crochet” means the same stitch in both systems
- Converting hook sizes when only the stitch terminology needs conversion
Questions about us vs uk crochet terms: conversion chart
Is chain stitch the same in US and UK crochet?+
Yes. Chain is commonly abbreviated ch in both systems.
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