English-Italian Crochet Glossary: Dictionary for Understanding Patterns
You've spotted an amazing model, but it's only available in Italian? Don't panic, this glossary is here for you!
Designed to simplify your life, this US English-Italian guide will allow you to easily translate technical terms which can be found in Italian crochet patterns. No matter your skill level, you can explore new creations in a language you don't know.
Explore Italian patterns to transform your crochet practice.
Discover new and exclusive patterns
Italian holds an important place in the world of crochet, with a dynamic community of creators offering original designs. Mastering Italian terminology will open the doors to many unique patterns you wouldn't have discovered otherwise.
Learn new techniques
By exploring techniques and styles from Italian culture, you'll enrich your creativity and discover fresh ideas for your projects. Italian patterns often offer unique designs, patterns and methods which can transform the way you crochet.
No longer fearing a new language
Mastering Italian crochet terms gives you real autonomy, allowing you to follow instructions without having to rely on translations that are sometimes inaccurate or unavailable.
Access a brand new community
Learning crochet terms in Italian gives you the opportunity to connect with Italian-speaking enthusiasts, toexchange advice and share your passion for crocheting beyond borders.
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.
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The Italian-US English Crochet Lexicon
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| English (US) | Abbreviation (EN) | Italiano | Abbreviazione (IT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Stitches | |||
| Chain | ch | Catenella | cat |
| Single crochet | sc | Maglia bassa | mb |
| Half double crochet | hdc | Mezza maglia alta | mma |
| Double crochet | dc | Maglia alta | ma |
| Treble | tr | Maglia altissima | mas |
| Double treble | dtr | Maglia alta tripla | map |
| Slip stitch | slst | Maglia bassissima | mbss |
| Techniques | |||
| Increase | inc | Aumento | Aum |
| Decrease | dec | Diminuzione | Dim |
| Magic circle | mc | Anello magico | am |
| Work in round | Lavorare in tondo | ||
| Work in row | Lavorare in riga | ||
| Row | Ferro | ||
| Repeat | rep | Ripetere | rip |
| Position & Instructions | |||
| Back loop only | blo | Lavorare solo l'asola posteriore | post |
| Front loop only | flo | Lavorare solo l'asola anteriore | ant |
| Insert in | Inserire | ||
| Crochet together | tog | Insieme | ins |
| Continue | cont | Continuare | |
| Skip a stitch | sk | Saltare un punto | |
| Fasten off | f/o | Terminare il lavoro | |
| Yarn over | yo | Gettato / Fare un gettato | |
| Cut the yarn | Tagliare il filo | ||
| Materials & Tools | |||
| Yarn / Wool | Filato / Lana | ||
| Yarn weight | Dimensione della lana | ||
| Hook | Uncinetto | ||
| Hook size | Dimensioni dell'uncinetto | ||
| Tapestry needle | Aghi da lana | ||
| Stitch marker | Segnapunto | ||
| Gauge | Campione | ||
| Thread | Filo | ||
| Safety eyes | Occhi di sicurezza | ||
| Needle | Ferro | ||
| Stuffing | Imbottitura | ||
| Scissors | Forbici | ||
| Knitting needles | Ferri da maglia | ||
| Textured & Special Stitches | |||
| Popcorn stitch | pc | Punto popcorn | pop |
| Bobble stitch | bo | Punto nocciolina | |
| Star stitch | star st | Punto stella | |
| Shell stitch | Punto conchiglia | ||
| Filet stitch | Punto filet | ||
| Cable stitch | Punto cordoncino | ||
| V-stitch | Punto V | ||
| Ribbing stitch | Punto a costa | ||
| Other Terms | |||
| Tension | Tensione | ||
| Pattern | Modelli | ||
| Free pattern | Modelli gratuiti | ||
| Invisible join | Cucitura invisibile | ||
| Joining | Unire | ||
| Pick up stitches | Recuperare i punti | ||
| Slip knot | Nodo scorsoio | ||
I hope you find this English-Italian dictionary of commonly used crochet pattern terms 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!
US English - French
US English - Spanish
US English - Italian
US English - German
US English - Russian
US English - Norwegian
US English - UK English