With all the gorgeous crochet designs available today, you may sometimes encounter confusion when using a pattern written in US terms versus UK terms. The stitches themselves are the same, but their names differ depending on the terminology system used. This quick reference chart helps you easily translate between the two naming systems so you can follow any crochet pattern regardless of its origin.
Terminology Conversion
US Term
UK / AUS Term
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)
triple treble crochet (trtr)
quadruple treble crochet (qtr)
reverse single crochet (rev sc)
reverse double crochet (rev dc)
single crochet decrease (sc2tog)
double crochet decrease (dc2tog)
yarn over (yo)
yarn over hook (yoh)
gauge
tension
skip
miss
Other Helpful Tips
What if the pattern doesn't specify US or UK terminology?
This situation is common, especially with vintage patterns. You can determine the terminology using these simple checks: If the pattern includes single crochet (sc), it is almost certainly written in US terminology, because UK terminology does not use the term “single crochet.”
Patterns written in US terms often use words like “gauge” and “skip.” Patterns written in UK terms typically use “tension” and “miss.”
Why are the naming systems different?
The logic behind the terminology differs between the two systems.
US terminology names stitches based on the number of yarn overs required to create the stitch. Example: a US double crochet (dc) uses two yarn overs during the process.
UK terminology names stitches based on how many loops remain on the hook during the stitch formation. Example: a UK double crochet (dc) has two loops on the hook when the stitch is completed, while a UK treble crochet (tr) has three.
This digital crochet pattern is available in English and contains easy instructions along with pictures to make your own amigurumi crochet. Also, included Stitch Guide in PDF.
DIFFICULTY
Easy
MATERIALS
Included more information in pdf!
IMPORTANT:
If you pay attention to the details, you can make a character similar to the one in the image with this pattern. However, it may take extra materials and more ingenuity to do exactly the same. This character is customized to look different during the photoshoot. The outfit on it is specific to the cover photo, but there is a general outfit in the pattern, you can customize the outfit with the materials you use according to your wish.
ALSO IMPORTANT:
This pattern is originally designed by Jawusha and is for personal use only. DO NOT duplicate, sell or distribute this pattern in any shapes and forms. However, you may sell the finished product in SMALL mass but please clearly credit Jawusha as the pattern designer. Thanks for your understanding!
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With all the gorgeous crochet designs available today, you may sometimes encounter confusion when using a pattern written in US terms versus UK terms. The stitches themselves are the same, but their names differ depending on the terminology system used. This quick reference chart helps you easily translate between the two naming systems so you can follow any crochet pattern regardless of its origin.
Terminology Conversion
US Term
UK / AUS Term
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)
triple treble crochet (trtr)
quadruple treble crochet (qtr)
reverse single crochet (rev sc)
reverse double crochet (rev dc)
single crochet decrease (sc2tog)
double crochet decrease (dc2tog)
yarn over (yo)
yarn over hook (yoh)
gauge
tension
skip
miss
Other Helpful Tips
What if the pattern doesn't specify US or UK terminology?
This situation is common, especially with vintage patterns. You can determine the terminology using these simple checks: If the pattern includes single crochet (sc), it is almost certainly written in US terminology, because UK terminology does not use the term “single crochet.”
Patterns written in US terms often use words like “gauge” and “skip.” Patterns written in UK terms typically use “tension” and “miss.”
Why are the naming systems different?
The logic behind the terminology differs between the two systems.
US terminology names stitches based on the number of yarn overs required to create the stitch. Example: a US double crochet (dc) uses two yarn overs during the process.
UK terminology names stitches based on how many loops remain on the hook during the stitch formation. Example: a UK double crochet (dc) has two loops on the hook when the stitch is completed, while a UK treble crochet (tr) has three.
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