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Basic Crochet Stitches

1. Chain (ch) Stitch

The chain stitch is the most fundamental and will be used on all of your projects. The simple chain stitch is one of the most fundamental crochet stitches that all beginning crocheters should learn. This pattern serves as a starting point or foundation for nearly all sorts of crochet stitches for novices and most crochet projects. The simple chain stitch is a crochet stitch that consists of connecting loops and is very basic. This stitch typically serves as the foundation for the rest of your project's chain.

Step 1: Tie a slip knot by crossing the yarn's tail end under the main length coming from the ball.

Step 2: Hook the hook into the threshold.

Step 2: Hook the yarn with the hook and insert it into the loop. Pull the looped yarn through the slip knot and onto the hook. This completes a chain stitch. If required, adjust the chain stitch with the short tail.

Step three: Rep Step 2 until the chain is the desired length.

Note that it will be difficult to get your hook through a very tight chain if you pull your yarn too tight. Keep trying; all it takes is a little practice.

2. Single Crochet (sc)

After the chain stitch, the easy single crochet stitch is one of the first stitches you'll learn when learning to crochet. It's a simple and quick crochet stitch to pick up. This technique can be used to make simple single crochet blankets, single crochet scarves, “working in the round,” and a variety of other items. This is a stitch that you will enjoy crocheting with. It's simple, straightforward, and simple to grasp, even if you're new to crochet.

Step 1: Work a chain length. For example, there are 21 chains. (The loop on the hook is not counted.) The total number of chains should equal the total number of stitches plus one. Twenty stitches will be made from your 21 chains.

Step 2: skip the first chain stitch from the equation. The single crochet (sc) goes in the second chain from the hook. Draw the yarn up onto the hook through the chain stitch. On the hook, there are now two loops.

Step 3: Wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front and pull it through both loops. On the hook, one loop remains. You've completed one crochet stitch. Step 3 should be repeated until the row is complete. There will be 20 single crochet stitches in total.

Step 4. Before turning the work, make 1 ch (1 chain) to begin the second row. It will be the only turning chain you have. Insert the hook into the next stitch after turning the piece. (The turning chain is your first stitch.) Working 1 single crochet (1 sc) into each stitch of the preceding row continues.

Step 5. Cut the yarn from the main ball, leaving a 6-inch length of yarn. Pull this piece through the loop to create a little knot.

3. Double Crochet (dc)

One of the most used crochet stitches is the double crochet stitch, known as dc. It's almost twice the size of a single crochet stitch and is a quick crochet stitch to work with. Because the double crochet stitch is not as tight as a single crochet stitch, it lends a softer feel to any product. It's perfect for v-stitch blankets, crocheted sweaters, caps, and blankets.

Step 1: Work a chain length. For example, there are 23 chains. (The loop on the hook is not counted.) The number of chains should be three times the number of stitches necessary. Twenty stitches will be made from your 23 chains.

Step 2: Wrap the yarn around the hook and secure it. The first three chain stitches should be skipped. In the fourth chain from your hook, make double crochet (dc). Draw the yarn up onto the hook through the chain stitch. The hook now has three loops.

Step 3: Yarn over and pull the first two loops through. There are now two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull the remaining two loops through. The first double crochet is finished. Steps 2 and 3 should be repeated until the row is complete. Make certain you have precisely 20 double crotch stitches.

Step 4: Chain 3 to begin the second row and ensure that all of your stitches are the same height. These are the three turning chains you'll need. For the second row, they count as the first double crochet (dc). This is why you begin the second row with the second stitch. Count 1 dc in each stitch until you reach the end. Make sure you have 20 stitches in total.

Note: If a hole appears at the beginning of the rows, chain 2 instead of 3 to get the desired height. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you.

4. Half-Double Crochet (hdc)

One of my favorite stitches to utilize in my projects is the half-double crochet stitch! For blankets and scarves, it is one of my favorite crochet stitches. You'll notice the initials HDC shortened in crochet patterns from time to time. It's a taller stitch than single crochet (sc) and produces a denser result. It's made in the same way as double crochet, but you'll do a yarn over twice instead of once.

Start chain 2 stitches at the end of the row, making 20 half-double crochet stitches from 22 chain threads.

Draw a loop of yarn around the hook to start a half-double crochet stitch (yarn over).

Step 2: Hook your needle through the top two loops of the next stitch. The yarn is finished.

Step 3: Pull the yarn through the stitch, then draw it over the stitch once again. On the hook, there will be three loops.

Step 4: Pull the yarn through the three loops that remain on your hook. Work each chain stitch until the row is completed.

Step 5: Make a second chain and turn your work. You've finished one half-double crochet row.

NOTE: At the end of the row, the chains are generally counted as one half-double crochet stitch.

5. Treble Crochet or Triple Crochet (tr)

The double crochet stitch (dc) is shorter than the treble crochet stitch (tr) (dc)

Make a foundation chain first (ch). I recommend making an 18-stitch chain as a warm-up. With 4 chain stitches for turning, you'll end up with 14 treble crochet stitches in each row.

Step 2: Begin by winding your yarn twice around the hook. (YO twice more.)

Step 3: Thread your hook through the fifth chain from the hook. Turn your hook slightly forward and run it beneath the yarn so that it crosses over the hook. Draw the yarn through the stitch with your fingers. On the hook, there should be four loops left.

Step 4: Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull it through two loops.

Step 5: Yarn over the next two loops and pull the yarn-over through them again.

Step 6: Pull the yarn through the remaining two loops and pull it over.

Step 7: Chain four and start the next row to turn.

REMEMBER TO COUNT THE STITCHES FOR EACH RUN. Each row should contain the same number. You haven't worked every stitch if you have less than the correct number. You are adding stitches where they do not belong if you have too many.

6. Slip Stitch

In crochet, the slip stitch is an excellent way to finish projects and fasten them off, making it a must-have stitch for practically all crafts. A slip stitch join is the most popular name for this type of join. This stitch is simple to learn and can come in handy in a variety of crochet projects.