Crochet
terminology is different between North America and Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. Before using a commercial pattern you should check where it was
printed. In the case of patterns downloaded from the Internet check the
location of the website you’re using.
|
US |
UK |
|
chain(ch) |
chain(ch) |
|
single crochet (sc) |
double crochet (dc) |
|
double crochet (dc) |
treble (tr) |
|
half double crochet (hdc) |
half treble (htr) |
|
triple crochet (trc) |
double treble (dtr) |
|
slip stitch (sl st) |
slip stitch (sl st) |
There
are also differences when it comes to referring to yarn, (or wool in the UK
and Australia).
|
US |
UK |
Australia & NZ |
|
Sportweight |
4-ply |
5 ply |
|
Worsted |
Doubleknit |
8 ply |
|
Fisherman or Medium weight |
Aran |
12 ply |
|
Bulky |
Chunky |
14 ply |
Finally, you may have to convert centimeters to inches if using a European
pattern. To convert centimeters to inches multiply the number of centimeters
by 0.39. To convert inches to centimetres multiple the number of centimeters
by 2.54.