French-German Crochet Glossary: Translation and Abbreviation of Patterns
You've found a gorgeous pattern, but it's only in German? Don't worry, this glossary is here to help!
Designed to make things easier for you, this French-German dictionary will accompany you in the translation of essential crochet terms. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, it will allow you to access models in a language you do not yet master.
Explore patterns in German to transform your crochet practice.
Access a wider variety of models
Not limiting oneself to a single language allows for the exploration of a greater number of unique creators and patterns. German, for example, is a language rich in original patterns which may not be available in other languages. Venturing beyond the language barrier opens doors to a variety of styles and techniques.
Improve your language and technical skills
Reading a pattern in another language, even without being perfectly fluent, can be an excellent opportunity to learn crochet-specific technical terms. This enriches both your technical vocabulary and language skills, which can help you in other projects or in exchanges with international crocheters.
Discover new techniques and traditions
Every culture has its own crochet styles and techniques. By exploring patterns in different languages, you can discover methods that are not commonly used in your native language. For example, certain traditional German patterns or stitches can give you innovative ideas for your creations.
Boost your creativity and confidence
Overcoming the language barrier pushes you out of your comfort zone and encourages you to think more creatively. By engaging with a boss in an unfamiliar language, you develop your problem-solving skills, to interpret diagrams and follow instructions, which builds your confidence in your abilities as a lockpick.
The PDF to download
For further information, a complete PDF version of the glossary is also available for download.
The PDF includes two complete versions of the glossary: a main French version and a main English version.
Each of these 14-page documents compiles all the terms used on the site, in all languages available (French, English US/UK, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Norwegian), so you can easily view them offline, print them or always keep them handy on your phone, tablet or computer.
The PDF is available for €2, a deliberately symbolic amount which helps to support the work of creating, updating and translating the lexicon, as well as the development of new free content on Yarn & Crochet.
Access is free online glossary of course, it remains fully available.
2,00 €
The German-French Crochet Lexicon
To make your navigation easier and help you with your project, you can simply click on a term that interests you highlight it. This can help you focus on the translations that are important for your project. If you click again on a line that's already selected, the highlighting will disappear.
| Français | Abréviation (FR) | Allemand | Abréviation (DE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points de Base | |||
| Maille chaînette Maille en l'air |
ch | Luftmasche häkeln / Luftmaschenkette | lm |
| Single crochet | sc, | Feste Masche | fm |
| Demi bride | db | Halbes Stäbchen | hStb |
| Bride | b | Stäbchen | Stb |
| Double bride | Db | Doppelstäbchen | DStb |
| Triple bride | Tb | Dreifachstäbchen | 3fStb |
| slip stitch | mc | Kettmasche | Km |
| Techniques | |||
| Augmentation | Aug | Zunahme | zun |
| Diminution | Dim | Abnahme | abn |
| Cercle magique | MC | Fadenring / Magic Ring | MR |
| Travailler en rond continu En cercle continu |
In Runden arbeiten | ||
| Travailler en rang | In Reihen arbeiten | ||
| Rang | Reihe | r | |
| Répéter | Wiederholen | wdh | |
| Position et Instructions | |||
| Dans le brin arrière seulement | bar | In das hintere Maschenglied häkeln | nur Hmg |
| Dans le brin avant seulement | bav | In das vordere Maschenglied häkeln | nur Vmg |
| Piquer dans | Einstechen in | ||
| Crocheter ensemble | Stäbchen Zusammen | stb zus | |
| Continuer | Weiterarbeiten | ||
| Passer une maille | Eine Masche überspringen | ||
| Rabattre | Abketten | ||
| Faire un jeté | Umschlag | Yo | |
| Couper le fil | Faden abschneiden | ||
| Matériaux et Outils | |||
| Fil / Laine | Garn | ||
| Grosseur de la laine | Garnstärke | ||
| Crochet | Häkelnadel | ||
| Taille du crochet | Häkelnadelgröße | ||
| Yarn needle | Stopfnadel | ||
| Marqueur de maille | Maschenmarkierer | ||
| Échantillon | Maschenprobe | ||
| Fil | Faden | ||
| Yeux de sécurité | Sicherheitsaugen | ||
| Aiguille | Nadel | ||
| Rembourrage | Füllmaterial | ||
| Ciseaux | Schere | ||
| Aiguilles à tricoter | Stricknadeln | ||
| Points texturé ou Spéciaux | |||
| Point popcorn | pc | Popcorn-Muster | |
| Point noisette | Bubble Muster | ||
| Point d'étoile | Stern Muster | ||
| Point de coquille | Muschelmuster | ||
| Point de filet | Netz-Muster | ||
| Point de torsade | Zopfmuster | ||
| Point V | V-Muster | ||
| Point élastique | Elastisches Muster | ||
| Autres Termes utilisés | |||
| Tension | Maschenspannung | ||
| Patron | Anleitung | ||
| Patron gratuit | Kostenlose Anleitung | ||
| Couture invisible | Unsichtbare Naht | ||
| Assemblage | Zusammennähen | ||
| Relever les mailles | Maschen aufnehmen | ||
| Nœud coulant | Gleitknoten | ||
I hope you find this French-German dictionary of terms commonly used in crochet patterns helpful. To keep this information handy, consider downloading the PDF!
Do you want to explore other languages? Discover the multilingual glossary, where you will find crochet-related terms translated into Italian, Spanish, and many more.
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