US ↔ UK crochet converter
Change the stitch names in your pattern. Keep your original text alongside.
Your result, explained
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Doctor checks supported crochet instructions. It does not certify physical fabric.
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The standard terms, side by side
| US | UK |
|---|---|
| sc · single crochet | dc · double crochet |
| hdc · half double crochet | htr · half treble crochet |
| dc · double crochet | tr · treble crochet |
| tr · treble crochet | dtr · double treble crochet |
| dtr · double treble crochet | trtr · triple treble crochet |
| sl st · slip stitch | ss · slip stitch |
The converter also handles the listed stitch abbreviations with 2tog/3tog, FP/BP prefixes and their combinations, full stitch names ending in “crochet”, yo/yoh, gauge/tension, and recognised source-system headings.
Reference: Craft Yarn Council terminology and abbreviations. A pattern can define its own special abbreviations.
Keep the meaning intact
Does it translate the whole pattern?
It replaces supported crochet terminology in English text. It does not translate languages, validate the counts, interpret a missing diagram or rewrite special-stitch definitions.
Why did it stop at a definition?
Exact standard definitions such as “sc = single crochet” can be converted. When the text appears to assign its own meaning to a recognised term, automatic replacement could change the design. Review the definition manually before converting the remaining instructions.
Are my pattern or notes uploaded?
No. Conversion happens in this browser. The share button copies only this tool’s address. Checking in Doctor transfers your original text and chosen source terminology temporarily within this browser tab, not in a URL or to a server.
How do I check the converted pattern?
Use “Check original in Doctor” and review the unchanged source text and selected terminology before running its check. Doctor reads supported instructions; unread rows and real fabric still need your attention.
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