KATHWOOL JOURNAL · Updated November 2, 2026
Kathwool’s listed blanket instructions use US crochet terms. If you learned with UK terminology, check the stitch names before you begin. The same abbreviation can describe a different stitch in the two systems.
A small reference for the stitches you may meet
| US term | UK equivalent |
|---|---|
| Single crochet (sc) | Double crochet (dc) |
| Half double crochet (hdc) | Half treble crochet (htr) |
| Double crochet (dc) | Treble crochet (tr) |
This reference follows the Craft Yarn Council’s terminology comparison. It translates names, not the special placement of a mosaic stitch.
Keep special stitches in the pattern’s own language
An overlay instruction may tell you to work into a particular loop in an earlier row. Translating “double crochet” into the UK name does not change that placement. Keep the complete special-stitch definition beside the chart so you do not lose the part that creates the design.
Likewise, BLO means back loop only and FLO means front loop only. Those instructions identify where the hook enters; they are not extra stitches to add to the row.
Make one working note instead of rewriting the whole PDF
At the top of your notebook, write “This pattern uses US terms.” Under it, note only the equivalents you need for that project. Rewriting every row adds an opportunity for copying errors and makes it harder to ask a question using the original instructions.
If you mark up a PDF, save a separate working copy and keep the downloaded original. When contacting support, refer to the original page and row numbers as well as any notes you added.
Metric hook sizes reduce another source of confusion
Record your hook size in millimeters, along with the brand if you have several differently shaped hooks. A familiar letter or number on a handle is less useful than knowing exactly which hook produced your sample.
Work a small measuring panel before the main blanket. If the fabric looks unexpectedly tall, open or different from the technique preview, check your stitch translation before assuming the yarn is wrong. A terminology check at this stage is far quicker than discovering the mismatch after many rows.
A pattern to explore
Keep the pattern’s terminology beside you while working, especially if you usually follow UK crochet instructions.
Crochet PDF pattern
Bunny Teacup Tulips
A rabbit tucked into a teacup, surrounded by tulips.
View pattern details →Digital PDF download. Yarn, tools and a finished blanket are not included.
Cover image: AI-created crochet inspiration, not a photograph or stitch diagram of a linked pattern. Product cards use the shop’s listing previews.