Extended Crochet Stitches Extended crochet stitches are worked the same as the beginner basic stitches, with just one extra step that makes them a little taller.The abbreviations for extended stitches are the same as the basic stitch abbreviation with an e in front of it. Abbreviationsesc – Extended Single Crochetehdc – Extended Half Doubleedc – Extended Doubleetr – Extended Triple Symbols: Extended Single Crochet (esc)Row 1Begin with a length of chains.Step 1: Insert the hook in the third chain from the hook. Yarn over and pull a loop through.Step 2: Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook.Step 3: Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops on the hook.Step 4: Repeat steps 1 through 3 in each chain to the end of the row.Row 2Step 1: Chain 2 (does not count as first stitch) turn your work, one extended single crochet in every stitch to the end of the row.Repeat step 1 for each additional row. The Extended Single Crochet Baby Blanket is a great project to practice the esc stitch. Next Lesson – Correcting Gauge