Crochet terminology

Learn all about crochet terms and use my cheat sheet to help you remember as you learn to read crochet patterns and get the hang of crocheting!

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

Crochet conversion charts to help you to work out the right crochet hook sizes, yarn weight and terminology. Making understanding crochet patterns easy.

Yarn types and fibers

Crochet Tips and Tricks source: Unravelknit A few people have been PM-ing me lately asking how to read a pattern. I hope this helps, or at least serves as a good refresher!

There's a difference between US vs UK crochet terms. Learn all about those terms on the Joy of Motion crochet blog, & be able to read both US & UK patterns.

Keep these Cheat Sheets for the Crocheter on hand to find easy tips, short cuts, and ideas for the one who loves to crochet or the one who wants to learn!