Crochet Resources
Welcome to the crochet resources library! Here you will find reference material for crochet. Curious what an abbreviation means? Check out the crochet abbreviations list. Need some help converting a pattern from UK terms to US terms? Try this handy guide. Check back often for new topics!
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Knit and Crochet Hat Size Chart
Use this handy hat size chart to crochet or knit hats that really fit! There is a version of the chart in inches, and one in centimeters. Make a basic beanie, or use the chart as a starting point to create more complex designs.
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Crochet Abbreviations
Reading a crochet pattern can sometimes feel like reading a foreign language. Actually, that’s not far from the truth! Crochet does have its own vocabulary of stitches and abbreviations. Most patterns will include a list of the abbreviations that are used in that pattern, but some don’t. If you ever get stuck, here is a list of commonly used crochet abbreviations. These are the abbreviations used in Stitches n Scraps patterns as well. Several of the stitches below are linked to tutorials for that stitch. This list is in US terms – read about how US and UK crochet terms differ here. Basic Stitches Abbreviation Description ch chain sc single…
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US and UK Crochet Terms
Did you know there is a difference between American English and British English crochet terms? Just to make it more confusing, some of the same terms and abbreviations are used in both, but mean different things in each.
