Single Crochet Stitch

The single crochet is the basic crochet stitch for making fabric. All the other stitches are variations of this stitch.

How to work a single crochet into a chain stitch

Make a foundation chain one chain more than the number of single crochet stitches called for.

1. Insert the hook into the center of the second chain from the hook (will count as turning chain) (For repeat, insert into the next stitch) (2 loops on hook).
2. Yarn over.
3. Draw the yarn through the chain (2 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over.
5. Draw the yarn through the 2 loops on hook (one single crochet completed).
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 across to the end of the foundation chain.

How to work a single crochet into a row of stitches

To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain one for the turning chain (does not count as a stitch).

1. Insert the hook under the top 2 loops of the stitch in the row below.
2. Yarn over.
3. Draw the yarn through the stitch.
4. Yarn over
5. Draw the yarn through 2 loops on hook (first single crochet completed).
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in each single crochet across to the end of the row.

Single Crochet Pattern

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