Single Crochet Stitch
Abbreviation: sc
Symbol: +
The single crochet is the most basic of all the stitches. Almost all stitches are variations of this stitch.
Row 1
Begin with a length of chains.
Step 1: Insert the hook in the second chain from the hook, yarn over and pull a loop through.
Step 2: Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 in each chain to the end.
Row 2
Step 1: Chain 1 (the turning chain does not count as first stitch), turn your work, single crochet in each stitch to the end of the row.
Repeat Step 1 for each additional row.
Parts of a Single Crochet Stitch
Pattern Examples
These examples are from the swatch in the video tutorial.
Written Pattern
ch 20
Row 1: sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each ch across to the end (19)
Row 2: ch1, turn, sc in each st across to the end of row (19)
Rows 3 – 19: repeat row 2
Fasten off and weave in ends
Diagram Pattern
First three rows of the single crochet swatch.
The Easiest Washcloth Pattern
Now, that you are comfortable working the single crochet stitch, The Easiest Washcloth pattern, is a great single crochet project for beginners.
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