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How to Crochet a Single Crochet Stitch?

Published in Crochet Stitch 3 mins read

Crocheting a single crochet stitch is a fundamental skill in crochet, forming the basis for many patterns.

What is a Single Crochet Stitch?

A single crochet (often abbreviated as 'sc' in patterns) is one of the shortest and simplest stitches you can make in crochet. It creates a dense, sturdy fabric. Learning the single crochet is a great way to start your crochet journey.

Step-by-Step Guide: Crocheting a Single Crochet

Here's how to create a single crochet stitch, building upon a foundation row (like a chain or a previous row of stitches). This process involves specific movements with your hook and yarn.

Based on the provided reference: "Yarn over come out yarn over and pull through both loops."

Let's break that down into simple steps:

  1. Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch on your foundation row or previous row.
  2. Yarn Over: Bring the yarn from the back over the hook. This is called "yarn over" (often abbreviated as 'yo').
  3. Draw Up a Loop: Pull the hook (with the yarn now wrapped around it) back through the stitch. You should now have two loops on your hook. The reference describes this as "come out".
  4. Yarn Over Again: Bring the yarn over the hook again.
  5. Pull Through Both Loops: Pull this new loop on your hook through both loops that were previously on your hook. This completes the stitch. The reference describes this as "pull through both loops."

That's it! You have just completed one single crochet stitch.

Insert hook into stitch
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Yarn Over (yo)
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Draw up a loop (2 loops on hook)
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Yarn Over (yo)
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Pull through both loops (1 loop on hook)

Practicing the Single Crochet

  • Work single crochet stitches across your row, repeating these steps in each subsequent stitch.
  • Count your stitches as you go to ensure you maintain the correct number. As mentioned in the reference, if you started with 10 stitches, you should end up with 10 single crochet stitches across the row.
  • Practice maintaining consistent tension for uniform stitches.

Learning the single crochet stitch is a crucial step that opens the door to creating a wide variety of crochet projects, from simple washcloths to more complex garments.

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