Crochet French-English Glossary (US): Understanding Terms and Abbreviations
In the world of crochet, a multitude of amigurumi, clothing, and accessory patterns are available to you. However, the majority of These patterns are written in English., which may seem intimidating at first. Fortunately, with a suitable dictionary and a little practice, it becomes easy to decipher them and to crochet with complete peace of mind.
That's why I'm offering you here a complete glossary of the most common terms and abbreviations in crochet, along with their French translation.
Why learn English terms in Crochet?
Access a wealth of international resources
The majority of patterns available online are written in English, as English-speaking designers dominate the crochet market. By mastering English crochet terms, you open the door to thousands of free patterns or paid, available on platforms like Ravelry, Etsy or even specialized blogs.
Explore new techniques and trends
English-speaking designers often introduce modern techniques or special points that aren't always documented in French. By understanding the English terms, you'll be able to learn these new features. directly from the source and enhance your skills.
Participating in an international community
Crochet-related forums, groups, and YouTube channels are often in English. By mastering crochet vocabulary, you'll be able to... interact with passionate people From all over the world, ask questions, share your projects and even find valuable advice.
Expand your creative and sales potential
If you create your own crochet patterns or products, understanding and using crochet vocabulary in English can help you sell your creations to an international audience. You can write bilingual patterns and to reach a much wider audience.
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 US 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 | ms | Single crochet | sc |
| Demi bride | db | Half double crochet | hdc |
| Bride | b | Double crochet | dc |
| Double bride | Db | Treble | tr |
| Triple bride | Tb | Double treble | dtr |
| 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
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