Crochet Glossary: Decoding Terms and Abbreviations in French and UK English
The world of crochet is full of diverse patterns, ranging from amigurumi to clothing and accessories. However, most of These patterns are written in English., This might seem confusing at first. Don't panic! With a good vocabulary and a little practice, you'll quickly understand them and crochet without stress.
To help you, I offer a detailed glossary of the most commonly used crochet terms and abbreviations, translated into French.
Why master UK English vocabulary in crochet?
Access a multitude of patterns
Most crochet patterns available online or in books are written in British English. Learning these terms will allow you to’explore a wider range of projects, from amigurumi to clothing, without being limited by language.
Avoid confusion between the US and UK English systems
US and UK English terms often differ (for example, "single hook" in US English corresponds to "double hook" in UK English). Knowing these distinctions is important. avoids mistakes in the realization of your projects.
Improve your understanding of tutorials and videos
Many video and written tutorials come from countries that use English, such as the UK. Mastering this vocabulary allows you to follow the instructions more easily and to progress in your practice.
Participating in an international community
Crocheting is a hobby shared around the world. Learning the UK English terms allows you to to exchange ideas with enthusiasts, to ask questions and share your creations within a global community.
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 UK English-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) | Anglais | Abréviation (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points de Base | |||
| Maille chaînette Maille en l'air |
ch | Chain | ch |
| Single crochet | sc, | Double Crochet | dc |
| Demi bride | db | Half treble | htr |
| Bride | b | Treble | tr |
| Double bride | Db | Double Treble | dtr |
| Triple bride | Tb | Triple treble | trip tr |
| slip stitch | mc | Slip stitch | slst |
| Techniques | |||
| Augmentation | Aug | Increase | inc |
| Diminution | Dim | Decrease | dec |
| Cercle magique | MC | Magic circle | mc |
| Travailler en rond continu En cercle continu |
Work in round | ||
| Travailler en rang | Work in row | ||
| Rang | Row | ||
| Répéter | Repeat | rep | |
| Position et Instructions | |||
| Dans le brin arrière seulement | bar | Back loop only | blo |
| Dans le brin avant seulement | bav | Front loop only | flo |
| Piquer dans | Insert in | ||
| Crocheter ensemble | Crochet together | tog | |
| Continuer | Continue | cont | |
| Passer une maille | Skip a stitch | sk | |
| Rabattre | Fasten off | fo | |
| Faire un jeté | Yarn over | Yo | |
| Couper le fil | Cut the yarn | ||
| Matériaux et Outils | |||
| Fil / Laine | Yarn / Wool | ||
| Grosseur de la laine | Yarn weight | ||
| Crochet | Hook | ||
| Taille du crochet | Hook size | ||
| Yarn needle | Tapestry needle | ||
| Marqueur de maille | Stitch marker | ||
| Échantillon | Gauge | ||
| Fil | Thread | ||
| Yeux de sécurité | Safety eyes | ||
| Aiguille | Needle | ||
| Rembourrage | Stuffing | ||
| Ciseaux | Scissors | ||
| Aiguilles à tricoter | Knitting needles | ||
| Points texturé ou Spéciaux | |||
| Point popcorn | pc | Popcorn stitch | pc |
| Point noisette | Bobble stitch | ||
| Point d'étoile | Star stitch | ||
| Point de coquille | Shell stitch | ||
| Point de filet | Filet stitch | ||
| Point de torsade | Cable stitch | ||
| Point V | V-stitch | ||
| Point élastique | Ribbing stitch | ||
| Autres Termes utilisés | |||
| Tension | Tension | ||
| Patron | Pattern | ||
| Patron gratuit | Free pattern | ||
| Couture invisible | Invisible join | ||
| Assemblage | Joining | ||
| Relever les mailles | Pick up stitches | ||
| Nœud coulant | Slip knot | ||
I hope you find this French-English 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.
Dictionaries
Looking for a more detailed crochet dictionary in a specific language? Check out our dedicated pages!
French - US English
French - Spanish
French - Italian
French - German
French - Russian
French - Norwegian
French - English UK
US English - UK English