US ⇄ UK Stitch Converter
US and UK patterns use the same words for different stitches — a US double crochet is a UK treble. Paste a few rows below to convert them, or use the chart to read any pattern.
Stitch names, abbreviations and “skip/miss”, “yarn over/yarn over hook” and “gauge/tension” are converted. Check the stitch counts after converting.
US and UK crochet terms
| US term | UK term |
|---|---|
| chain (ch) | chain (ch) |
| slip stitch (sl st) | slip stitch (ss) |
| 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) |
| single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) | double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) |
| skip | miss |
| yarn over (yo) | yarn over hook (yoh) |
| gauge | tension |
| fasten off | fasten off |
Each stitch has its own step-by-step lesson with photos: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet. For brackets, repeats and stitch counts, see how to read crochet patterns.
How to tell which terms a pattern uses
- Look for an explicit “US terms” or “UK terms” note and read the pattern's abbreviation key first.
- “Single crochet” or “sc” points to US terminology because the standard UK list has no single crochet.
- “Miss”, “tension” and “yoh” point to UK terminology.
- If the terms are still ambiguous, confirm them with the publisher before crocheting.
- Every Crochet Mom pattern is written in US terms, and each pattern card has a US/UK switch.
For action abbreviations, punctuation and symbols, see the complete crochet abbreviations guide.
Questions
Why are US and UK crochet terms different?
They are two naming systems for the same stitch motions. Use the terminology stated by the pattern and convert each stitch name with the standard chart.
Is a UK double crochet the same as a US single crochet?
Yes. UK dc equals US sc, UK htr equals US hdc, and UK tr equals US dc.
Are Crochet Mom patterns in US or UK terms?
All patterns are written in US terms. Use the US/UK switch on any pattern card to read it in UK terms.