US vs UK Crochet Terms: Conversion Chart Video Tutorial
Use this US-to-UK crochet terminology guide to convert the most common stitch names and avoid working the wrong stitch height.
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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.
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