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.
Abbreviations
- esc – Extended Single Crochet
- ehdc – Extended Half Double
- edc – Extended Double
- etr – Extended Triple
Symbols:
Extended Single Crochet (esc)
Row 1
Begin 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 2
Step 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.
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