Crochet Pattern Shop (Amazon style)
Crochet help
Stitch terms in US and UK, hook sizes and skill levels in one place.
US and UK crochet terms
The same stitch has a different name in US and UK patterns. Check which terms a pattern uses before you start.
| US term | UK term |
|---|---|
| ch – chain | ch – chain |
| sl st – slip stitch | ss – slip stitch |
| sc – single crochet | dc – double crochet |
| hdc – half double crochet | htr – half treble crochet |
| dc – double crochet | tr – treble crochet |
| tr – treble crochet | dtr – double treble crochet |
| sc2tog – single crochet decrease | dc2tog – double crochet decrease |
| skip | miss |
| gauge | tension |
Hook sizes
US letter and number sizes with their metric size. Always check the gauge in your pattern.
| US size | Metric |
|---|---|
| B-1 | 2.25 mm |
| C-2 | 2.75 mm |
| D-3 | 3.25 mm |
| E-4 | 3.5 mm |
| F-5 | 3.75 mm |
| G-6 | 4 mm |
| 7 | 4.5 mm |
| H-8 | 5 mm |
| I-9 | 5.5 mm |
| J-10 | 6 mm |
| K-10½ | 6.5 mm |
| L-11 | 8 mm |
| M/N-13 | 9 mm |
| N/P-15 | 10 mm |
Skill levels
Every pattern in this shop shows one of these levels.
Beginner
Basic stitches only: chains, single crochet and simple shaping. Good first projects.
Easy
Basic stitches, repeated patterns, simple colour changes and shaping.
Intermediate
A variety of stitches and techniques, such as lace, simple colourwork and working in the round.
Experienced
Complex stitches and techniques, detailed shaping and refined finishing.