The names side by side
- US single crochet (sc) = UK double crochet (dc)
- US half double crochet (hdc) = UK half treble (htr)
- US double crochet (dc) = UK treble (tr)
- US treble (tr) = UK double treble (dtr)
- US slip stitch (sl st) = UK slip stitch (ss)
- US skip = UK miss
In short: UK names are always one step taller than the US stitch they describe.
How to tell which terms a pattern uses
- Look for “sc”: it only exists in US patterns.
- Look for “htr” or “tr” as the main stitch: usually UK.
- Words like “miss”, “tension” and “yarn round hook” point to the UK.
- Many patterns say it at the top: read the first lines.
Let the checker find out
Paste a pattern into the Loopwise pattern checker. It works out the terms on its own, tells you why, and counts every row in those terms. Every crochet design on Loopwise can also be written in US or UK terms.
