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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 6 MIN

UK vs US Crochet Terms Explained: Why Crochet Stitches Have Two Languages | Crochet Community Chat

from Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast · host Marcy Gardner

Did you know crochet has two different languages? 🧶 If you’ve ever been confused by a crochet pattern that doesn’t look right, chances are you’ve run into the difference between UK vs US crochet terms. In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, we unpack why crochet stitches are named differently, how this split happened, and what it means for your projects today.You’ll learn:● The fascinating history behind UK and US crochet stitch names● Why a UK double crochet is the same as a US single crochet● Crochet tips for beginners on how to read patterns confidently● How to spot which terminology your pattern uses before you startWhether you’re just learning how to crochet or you’ve been making projects for years, this episode will help you master crochet pattern reading, avoid mix-ups, and understand the story behind the stitches you love.Read this blog for a printable PDF of this abbreviation chart.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠🧶⁠⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠⁠

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