How to Read Crochet Chart Symbol

  Understanding Crochet Patterns: Beginner’s Guide to US and UK Terminology

  For beginners, crochet patterns can seem like a challenging maze of shorthand and symbols. However, once familiar with the abbreviations and their meanings, patterns become a useful guide to creating beautiful crochet pieces. An important factor to note before starting any pattern is the terminology used- US or UK, as the same stitches have different names in these regions. Below is a guide to the abbreviations used in The Woobles crochet kits (all written in US terminology) along with their UK counterparts.