English-Italian Crochet Glossary: A dictionary for understanding patterns
Have you spotted an incredible model, but it’s only available in Italian? Don’t panic, this glossary is here for you!
Designed to simplify your life, this English-Italian guide will help you easily translate the technical terms found in Italian crochet patterns. Whatever your level, you’ll be able to explore new creations in a language you don’t know.
As a bonus, you can download the associated PDF for free, so you’ll always have it to hand and can crochet at your leisure, even offline. Let your imagination run wild and discover new perspectives with this lexicon!
Explore patterns in Italian to transform your crochet practice.
Discover new and exclusive patterns
Italian occupies an important place in the crochet world, with a dynamic community of designers offering original patterns. Mastering Italian terms will open the door to many unique patterns you wouldn’t have been able to discover otherwise.
Learn new techniques
By exploring techniques and styles from Italian culture, you’ll enrich your creativity and discover new ideas for your projects. Italian patterns often offer unique designs, patterns and methods that can transform the way you crochet.
No longer afraid of a new language
Mastering crochet terms in Italian gives you real autonomy, allowing you to follow instructions without having to rely on sometimes inaccurate or unobtainable translations.
Access a brand new community
Learning crochet terms in Italian gives you the opportunity to network with Italian-speaking enthusiasts, exchange tips and share your passion for crochet across borders.
The Italian – English Crochet Glossary
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| Anglais | Abbreviation (EN) | Italian | Abbreviation (It) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Stiches | |||
| 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 triplo | map |
| Slip stitch | slst | Maglia bassissima | mba |
| 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 | |
| Position & Instructions | |||
| Back loop only | blo | lavorare solo l’asola posteriore | |
| Front loop only | flo | lavorare solo l’asola anteriore | |
| Insert in | Inserire | ||
| Crochet together | tog | Insieme | ins |
| Continue | cont | Continuare | |
| Skip a stitch | sk | Saltare un punto | |
| Fasten off | fo | Terminare il lavoro | |
| Yarn over | Yo | Gettato (fare un) | |
| Cut the yarn | Tagliare il filo | ||
| Materials & Tools | |||
| Yarn / Wool | Filato / Lana | ||
| Yarn weight | Dimensione della lana | ||
| Hook | Uncinetto | ||
| Hook size | Dimensioni della uncinetto | ||
| Tapestry needle | Aghi de 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 or Special stitches | |||
| Popcorn stitch | pc | Punto popcorn | |
| Bobble stitch | Punto nocciolina | ||
| Star stitch | 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 English-Italian lexicon of common crochet pattern terms will be of great help to you. Don’t forget to download the PDF so you’ll always have it to hand!
Want to discover new horizons? Check out the multilingual lexicon, where crochet terms are translated into Spanish, English and many other languages.
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