French-Spanish Crochet Glossary: Understanding Terms and Abbreviations

Many accessible patterns online are only available in Spanish. Don't let the language barrier stifle your creativity!

This French-Spanish glossary has been specially designed to help you deciphering bosses' instructions in Spanish. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, it will allow you to confidently embark on a multitude of inspiring projects and broaden your horizons in crochet.

Why can opening oneself up to patterns in Spanish enrich one's crochet practice?

Access a wide range of patterns

Spanish is a widely used language in the crochet world, with a large community of creators sharing unique models. Learning Spanish terms will allow you to explore a multitude of patterns that you would not otherwise have access to.

Stimulate your creativity

By discovering techniques and styles from other cultures, you'll broaden your creative horizons and find new inspiration for your projects. Patterns in Spanish often offer unique patterns, shapes and approaches which can refresh your crocheting style.

Overcoming the language barrier

To understand the terms crochet in Spanish gives you valuable autonomy, allowing you to decipher instructions without depending on translations, which are often approximate or non-existent.

Strengthening exchanges with the international crochet community

Learning crochet terms in Spanish allows you to connect with Spanish-speaking enthusiasts.’exchange tips, and to share your love for crochet on a global scale.

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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 Spanish-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) Espagnol Abréviation (ESP)
Points de Base
Maille chaînette
Maille en l'air
ch Cadeneta cad
Single crochet sc, Punto bajo pb
Demi bride db Punto medio alto pma
Bride b Punto alto pa
Double bride Db Punto alto doble pa doble
Triple bride Tb Punto alto triple pa triple
slip stitch mc Punto Enano pe
Techniques
Augmentation Aug Aumento aum
Diminution Dim Disminuir dism
Cercle magique MC Anillo màgico am
Travailler en rond continu
En cercle continu
Trabajar en círculo continuo
Travailler en rang Trabajar en filas
Rang Fila
Répéter Repetir rep
Position et Instructions
Dans le brin arrière seulement tomar sólo la hebra de atrás blo
Dans le brin avant seulement tomar sólo la hebra de delante flo
Piquer dans Pinchar en
Crocheter ensemble Tejer juntos
Continuer Continuar cont
Passer une maille Saltar un punto
Rabattre Rematar
Faire un jeté Crecido (hacer un)
Couper le fil Cortar el hilo
Matériaux et Outils
Fil / Laine Hilo / Lana
Grosseur de la laine Tamaño de la lana
Crochet Ganchillo
Taille du crochet Tamaño del gancho
Yarn needle Aguja de lana
Marqueur de maille Marcapuntos
Échantillon Muestra
Fil Hilo
Yeux de sécurité Ojos de seguridad
Aiguille Aguja
Rembourrage Relleno
Ciseaux Tijeras
Aiguilles à tricoter Agujas de tricotar
Points texturé ou Spéciaux
Point popcorn pc Punto palomitas
Point noisette Punto avellana
Point d'étoile Punto estrella
Point de coquille Punto concha
Point de filet Punto red
Point de torsade Punto retorcido
Point V Punto en V
Point élastique Punto elástico
Autres Termes utilisés
Tension Tensión
Patron Patrón
Patron gratuit Patrón gratuito
Couture invisible Costura invisible
Assemblage Montaje
Relever les mailles Levantar las puntadas
Nœud coulant Nudo corredizo

I hope you find this French-Spanish 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

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