When reading any crochet patterns (not just amigurumi patterns) you need to determine whether the stitch abbreviations are US or UK/Australian. Why? Because they use the same names to describe entirely different stitches! The amigurumi patterns I have seen typically use US abbreviations, and even though I am Australian I have gotten used to using US abbreviations as well.
Here is a chart to help you understand the different names used for the same stitches:
| US Term | UK/Australian Term |
| chain (ch) | chain (ch) |
| slip stitch (sl st) | slip stitch (sl st) (sl) older patterns: single crochet (sc) |
| single crochet (sc) | double crochet (dc) |
| half double crochet (hdc) | half treble (htr) |
| double crochet (dc) | treble (tr) |
| triple crochet (trc) | double treble (dtr) |
And here are some other crochet terms that vary slightly between the countries:
| US Term | UK/Australian Term |
| fasten off | cast off |
| skip/ skip over | miss |
| gauge | tension |
| yarn over (yo) | yarn over hook (yoh) |
The sources of this information are Crochet Australia and Top Crocheting.
hi ive js started crocheting a hand puppet n they using an abbreviation tbl cud u help im lost
See if you can talk to the creator of the pattern to get more details, but I imagine “tbl” = “treble”. If you look at some of the pages I have linked on my “amygurumi” page you should be able to find step-by-step techniques and helpful videos. Good luck!
Would you be able to tell me, either from the picture or the pattern given, if we are talking US stitches or UK ones in this pattern please? Thanks. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/rickrack-rainbow-baby-blanket
Hi sorry to butt in but the pattern is using US terms. Good luck
looks like a beautiful blanket
what is meant by “magic circle”? also, does not give how many chain stitches for the circle
best description may be to look up “magic loop” crochet on Youtube.com; it is a very simple method for beginning a circle, that does not involve a chain. The idea is to make only one chain loop from the slip knot, then work your first round of stitches into it – the video demonstrations are easier to understand than words. Good luck
Thank you! I just started making a baby rug from an online purchase pattern and was terribly confused. It was saying DC but to me it was a treble!
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