Not sure whether your pattern is written in US or UK terms? Paste it in, find out, and convert it with one click. No signup, nothing to install.
Paste your pattern text
Paste a few lines, or a whole pattern. Then detect the terms or convert them.
| US term | UK term |
|---|---|
| single crochet (sc) | double crochet (dc) |
| half double crochet (hdc) | half treble (htr) |
| double crochet (dc) | treble (tr) |
| treble crochet (tr) | double treble (dtr) |
| skip | miss |
| gauge | tension |
How it works
Three steps, a few seconds.
Paste your pattern
Copy a few lines from your pattern and paste them in.
Detect or convert
The tool looks for tell-tale US and UK words and explains what it found.
Crochet with confidence
Read the verdict, or copy the converted text with the changes highlighted.
Why US and UK crochet terms confuse people
US and UK patterns use the same words for different stitches. A US single crochet (sc) is a UK double crochet (dc), and a US double crochet (dc) is a UK treble (tr). If you follow a pattern in the wrong terms, the fabric comes out too tight or too tall, and the stitch count stops matching.
How the detector decides
Some words give it away. “sc”, “hdc”, “skip” and “gauge” point to US terms, while “htr”, “miss” and “tension” point to UK terms. Stitch names such as “dc” and “tr” appear in both systems with different meanings, so on their own they don’t settle it. If the tool can’t tell, check the pattern’s notes or the designer’s page, which usually say which terms are used.
Frequently asked questions
Which terms do most patterns use?
Most patterns you find online from US-based designers use US terms, and many UK designers write in UK terms. The designer’s notes usually say which one they use.
Is the conversion always correct?
It converts the common stitch names and a few other terms such as skip and miss. Always check the converted text against the stitch counts in your pattern.
Is my pattern saved anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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