Stitch dictionary
Chain (ch)
Chain: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | ch |
chain |
| English (UK) | ch |
chain |
| Spanish | cad |
cadeneta |
| German | Lm |
Luftmasche |
| French | ml |
maille en l'air |
| Portuguese (BR) | corr |
correntinha |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.5 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 0 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 1 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Chain
How is “chain” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “ch” (chain) and in UK terms “ch” (chain). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “chain” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.5 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 50 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “chain”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 0.