English-Deutsch Crochet Glossary: Pattern translation and abbreviation

You’ve found a wonderful pattern, but it’s only in German? Don’t worry, this dictionary is here to help!

Designed to make your work easier, this English-Deutsch dictionary will guide you through the translation of essential crochet terms. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, it will give you access to patterns in a language you haven’t yet mastered.

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Explore patterns in German to transform your crochet practice.

Access to a wider variety of models

Not limiting yourself to a single language allows you to explore a wider range of designers and unique patterns. German, for example, is a language rich in original patterns that may not be available in other languages. Venturing beyond the language barrier opens doors to a variety of styles and techniques.

Improve your linguistic and technical skills

Reading a pattern in another language, even without mastering it perfectly, can be an excellent opportunity to learn technical terms specific to crochet. This enriches both your technical vocabulary and your language skills, which can help you in other projects or in exchanges with international crocheters.

Explore 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 mother tongue. For example, some traditional German patterns or stitches can provide you with innovative ideas for your creations.

Boost your creativity and self-confidence

Overcoming the language barrier pushes you out of your comfort zone and into more creative thinking. By confronting a boss in an unfamiliar language, you develop your ability to solve problems, interpret diagrams and follow instructions, boosting your confidence in your abilities as a crocheter.

The Deutsch – English Crochet Glossary

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Anglais	Abbreviation (EN)	German	Abbreviation (DE)
Basic Stiches
Chain	ch	Luftmasche häkeln / Luftmaschenkette	lm
Single crochet	sc	Feste Masche	fm
Half double crochet	hdc	Halbes Stäbchen	hStb
Double crochet	dc	Stäbchen	Stb
Treble	tr	Doppelstäbchen	DStb
Double treble	dtr	Dreifachstäbchen	3fStb
Slip stitch	slst	Kettmasche	Km
Techniques
Increase	inc	Zunahme	zun
Decrease	dec	Abnahme	abn
Magic circle	mc	Fadenring / Magic Ring	MR
Work in round		In Runden arbeiten
Work in row		In Reihen arbeiten
Row		Reihe	r
Repeat	rep	Wiederholen	wdh
Position & Instructions
Back loop only	blo	In das hintere Maschenglied häkeln	nur Hmg
Front loop only	flo	In das vordere Maschenglied häkeln	nur Vmg
Insert in		Einstechen in
Crochet together	tog	Stäbchen Zusammen	stb zus
Continue	cont	Weiterarbeiten
Skip a stitch	sk	Eine Masche überspringen
Fasten off	fo	Abketten
Yarn over	Yo	Umschlag	Yo
Cut the yarn		Faden abschneiden
Materials & Tools
Yarn / Wool		Garn
Yarn weight		Garnstärke
Hook		Häkelnadel
Hook size		Häkelnadelgröße
Tapestry needle		Stopfnadel
Stitch marker		Maschenmarkierer
Gauge		Maschenprobe
Thread		Faden
Safety eyes		Sicherheitsaugen
Needle		Nadel
Stuffing		Füllmaterial
Scissors		Schere
Knitting needles		Stricknadeln
Textured or Special stitches
Popcorn stitch	pc	Popcorn-Muster
Bobble stitch		Punto nocciolina
Star stitch		Stern Muster
Shell stitch		Muschelmuster
Filet stitch		Netz-Muster
Cable stitch		Zopfmuster
V-stitch		V-Muster
Ribbing stitch		Elastisches Muster
Other terms
Tension		Maschenspannung
Pattern		Anleitung
Free pattern		Kostenlose Anleitung
Invisible join		Unsichtbare Naht
Joining		Zusammennähen
Pick up stitches		Maschen aufnehmen
Slip knot		Gleitknoten

I hope you find this English-German glossary of essential crochet terms useful for your projects! Don’t forget to download the PDF so you’ll always have it to hand.

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