US and UK crochet terms
| Stitch (US) | US | UK | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain stitch | ch | ch (chain) | Very short |
| Slip stitch | sl st | ss (slip stitch) | Very short (flat) |
| Single crochet | sc | dc (double crochet) | 1 chain tall |
| Half double crochet | hdc | htr (half treble) | About 2 chains tall |
| Double crochet | dc | tr (treble) | About 3 chains tall |
| Treble crochet | tr | dtr (double treble) | About 4 chains tall |
| Crochet ribbing (sc in back loop) | sc blo | dc in back loop | 1 chain tall |
| V-stitch | V-st | V-st (using trebles) | About 3 chains tall |
| Shell stitch | shell | shell (using trebles) | About 3 chains tall |
| Granny square | granny | granny square (using trebles) | About 3 chains tall per round |
All instructions on these pages use US terms.
Questions
What is the easiest crochet stitch?
The chain, then single crochet. Once you can make those, half double and double crochet only add a yarn over.
What is the difference between US and UK crochet terms?
The stitches are the same but named one step apart: US single crochet is UK double crochet, US double crochet is UK treble. Check which terms a pattern uses before you start.
Which crochet stitch uses the least yarn?
Open stitches such as V-stitch, shells and treble crochet cover more area per yard than dense single crochet.