Basic Crochet Stitch Glossary

Here is where you will find step by step images of basic crochet stitches that every beginner should know!

 

• • Chain stitch

• • Single crochet

• • Double crochet

• • Half double crochet

• • Treble crochet

• • Slip stitch

Chain stitch (ch)

To chain stitch, simply yarn over (yo) and pull through. Do this for as many chain stitches as you need.

 

See how the chain stitch is used for a mesh pattern in this Mesh Water Bottle Cozy!

Single crochet (sc)

To single crochet, insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into. Yarn over (yo), and pull through. YO again and pull through both loops on the hook.

 

Double crochet (dc)

To double crochet, yarn over (yo), then insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into. YO and pull through. YO again, pulling through the first two loops on your hook. YO once more, pulling through the last two loops on your hook.

 

This stitch works great with crocheting circles. Read how to crochet a perfect circle every time!

Half double crochet (hdc)

To half double crochet, yarn over (yo), then insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into. YO and pull through. YO again, pulling through all of the loops on your hook.

 

This stitch looks great when worked in the round in a spiral. Make this simple cozy coaster sleeve using hdc!

Treble crochet (tc)

To treble crochet, yarn over (yo) twice, then insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into. YO and pull through. YO again, pulling through two of the loops on your hook. YO a second time, pulling through the next two loops on your hook. YO once more, pulling through the last two loops on your hook.

 

Put this treble crochet to use with this lovely Petal Crown pattern!

Slip stitch (sl st)

To slip stitch, which is often used for joining or finishing off a project, insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into. Yarn over (yo), and pull through. Continue to pull through the loop that is on your hook.

 

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