Basic Crochet Stitches to Know

Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch - ch

If you're new to crochet, this is the first stitch you should learn.

The chain stitch is the most basic of all crochet stitches. You'll use the chain stitch in several different ways.

Chain stitches are used to begin most crochet projects. When a grouping of chain stitches is used at the beginning of a project, it can be referred to as a "starting chain," "base chain," or a "foundation chain."

A turning chain is often used between rows of crochet stitches.

Image below explains how to do a chain stitch

Slip Stitch - sl st

Slip stitches are useful for joining one crocheted element to another.

You can you slip stitch in different ways.

You can use slip stitches to add color and visual interest to the surface of a crochet project.

Image below explains how to do a slip stitch 

Single Crochet - sc

The single crochet stitch is another basic crochet stitch you'll need to know. All the other stitches are variations on this one.

It's a short stitch that appears frequently in many different crochet patterns.

It gives a close fit to your crochet project.

Image below explains how to do a single crochet

Double Crochet - dc 

Double crochet is another basic crochet stitch you'll need to know. 

It's a tall, textured stitch with many potential uses. 

Double crochet combines well with all of the other basic stitches, and there are unlimited ways to use it.

Image below explains how to do a double crochet 

Half Double Crochet - hdc

A half double crochet whose height falls somewhere in between that of a single crochet and a double crochet 

Image below explains how to do a half double crochet 

Triple Crochet - tr

The treble crochet stitch is also known as the triple crochet stitch.

It's taller than the double crochet stitch, and requires a tiny bit more effort to crochet.

Image below explains how to do a triple crochet 

Happy Crocheting!!

All the best :)

How to Crochet

New to Crochet??

If you are someone who has never crocheted before, you can learn the very basics with the resources on this page.

You may wish to bookmark the page to come back to when you are ready for the next step in learning how to crochet. 

 

How to Make a Crochet Starting Chain - Slip Knot

Step 1: Wrap the around your finger to make a circle. Note that you should leave a length of about 6 inches or so on the other side of the circle (this will be left hanging as you crochet and will be woven in when you are finished crocheting the piece.) Weaving in this length is a good way to secure the end so that it will not unravel over time. 

 

 

Step 2: Fold one side of the yarn down so that it is lined up in the center of the circle. This is in preparation to pull this yarn through the center of the circle.

 

 

Step 3: Using your fingers or a crochet hook, pull the yarn through the center of the circle. The first loop is made.

If you haven't already, insert crochet hook into the loop just made.

 

 You are now ready to Crochet...

 

Happy Crocheting :) All the Best!!