Basic Crochet Stitches for Beginners

To start crocheting

Basic chain stitch

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Crochet slip stitches

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Single Crochet Stitch

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Half Double Crochet Stitch

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Double Crochet Stitch

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Treble Crochet Stitch

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To start crocheting

You should start with the basic stitches, it is easier to start your first stitch

Basic chain stitch

Is the current point better known as "Ch" and usually everybody starts with it in their first projects

Usually called the starting point, foundation chain, or base.

Crochet slip stitches

Are small and simple. They are the foundation of all crochet. The abbreviation for slip stitch in a pattern is usually "sl st."

Single Crochet Stitch

Is one of the most important stitches you need to know. A majority of crochet patterns and projects incorporate single crochet stitches.

Half Double Crochet Stitch

Builds upon the basic single crochet stitch by adding an extra step. The height of half double crochet stitch is halfway between single and double crochet stitch

Double Crochet Stitch

abbreviated "dc," combines well with all the other basic stitches.

The double crochet stitch is the cornerstone of granny square crochet, filet crochet, v-stitch crochet, and other popular crochet patterns

Treble Crochet Stitch

also known as the triple crochet stitch, is abbreviated in patterns as "tr."

The stitch is taller than the double crochet stitch and follows the same basic steps.