Crochet in Different Languages Tips
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German Crochet Terms
chain stitch = luftmasche
slip stitch = kettenmasche
single crochet = festemasche
half double crochet = halbes stäbchen
double crochet = stäbchen
treble crochet = doppelstäbchen
French Crochet Terms
Since crochet is a French term, I thought I would start with the French words for the various crochet stitches:
chain stitch = maille en l'air (ml), chainette
slip stitch = maille coulee (mc), petite maille
single crochet = maille serree (ms)
half double crochet = demi-bride (db)
double crochet = bride (b)
treble crochet = double bride (dble b)
Danish (Scandinavian) Crochet Terms
My friend brought back for me a wonderful little crochet book from Denmark. I think I have deciphered the Danish crochet terms:
chain stitch = luftmaske (lm)
slip stitch = kaedemaske (km)
single crochet = fastmaske (fm)
half double crochet = halv stang maske (hstm)
double crochet = stang maske (stm)
treble crochet = dobbelt stangmaske (dblt stm)
Spanish Crochet Terms
There's some wonderful Spanish crochet work out there, and these translations may help:
chain stitch = cadaneta
slip stitch = cadaneta
single crochet = punto bajo
half double crochet = medio punto alto
double crochet = punto alto
treble crochet = punto alto doble
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