Learn the basic stitches of crochet! Utilize these images, videos, and abbreviations to help you get started and create some fun projects!
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Basic Stitches
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Basic Stitches
For any crochet project, these basic stitches will help you get started. Please refer to images or click the link when prompted!
Please utilize these chart to refer to abbreviations when crocheting!
Printable Crochet Abbreviations Chart
Making a Slip Knot: Refer to images! For any crochet project, the first step will be to make a slip knot. This knot secures your yarn to the hook.
Slip Knot
Here is a video tutorial for a Slip Knot: Click the link!
How to Slip Knot (Crochet) Video
Making a Chain Stitch: Refer to images! The chain stitch is the foundation all other stitches are built on. At the beginning of every project you will need to form a chain of a specific length. This is called your foundation row
Chain Stitch (ch)
Here is a video tutorial for a Chain Stitch: Click the link!
How to Chain (ch) Video
Making a Slip Stitch: Refer to images! The slip stitch is a joining stitch that produces no height. You will often use it to join a round when working in the round.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Here is a video tutorial for a Slip Stitch: Click the Link!
How to Slip Stitch (sl st) Video
Making a Single Crochet: Refer to images! It’s often used as the base for more complex stitches and can be worked in rows or rounds.
Single Crochet (sc)
Here is a video tutorial for a Single Crochet: Click the Link!
How to Single Crochet (sc) Video
Making a Half Double Crochet: Refer to images! Makes a solid crocheted fabric without holes.
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Here is a video tutorial for Half Double Crochet: Click the Link!
How to Half Double Crochet (HDC) Video
Making a Double Crochet: Refer to images! This is a common stitch for hats, shawls, garments, and is often used in crochet lace stitch patterns.
Double Crochet (dc)
Here is a video tutorial for a Double Crochet: Click the Link!
How to Double Crochet (dc) Video
Making a Treble/Triple Crochet: Refer to images! Due to their tall and narrow stature, they work up quickly, resulting in lacy and loose fabric
Treble/Triple Crochet (tr)
Here is a video tutorial for a Treble Crochet: Click the Link!
How to Treble Crochet (tr) Video
Making Increase Stitches: Refer to image! Crochet increase is a technique used to add more stitches to your row or round. It involves creating more stitches than the previous row, which helps shape your crochet project
Increase Stitch (inc)
Here is a video tutorial for an Increase Stitch: Click the Link!
How to Increase Stitch (inc) Video
Making Decrease Stitches: Refer to image! A crochet decrease makes the current row or round that you are working on shorter than the one previous to it.
Decrease Stitch (dec, invisible dec)
Here is a video tutorial for Decrease Stitches: Click the Link!
How to Decrease Crochet Stitches (dec) Video
Resources to Help You
Websites, Blogs and Extra Resources to help you really succeed!
This website has so much information. It features tutorials, guides, a podcast, and much more! Love this site!
Crochet.com
An absolutely INCREDIBLE website with THOUSANDS of !!!FREE!!!! patterns to follow. Unreal.
Knitting, crochet, craft supplies & inspiration
This brand has my favorite video tutorials. Just the way it is explained is easy to follow, and the yarn is thick and easy to watch!
The Woobles
Tutorials, different patterns and fun things to explore here!
Crochet • Knitting • World Domination
Extremely cute and unique patterns here!
Repeat Crafter Me - Crafts, DIY projects, FREE crochet patterns, crock pot recipes and more!
Beginner Projects- Animals
Beginner animals for you to try!
This little guy is to die for cute! The video tutorials for this brand are very helpful.
Woobles Crochet Kit - Bjørn The Narwhal
Another little critter to die for! The video tutorials for this brand are very helpful.
The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit - JoJo The Bunny
Love a cute little ducky! The video tutorials for this brand are very helpful.
Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit - Kiki Chick
Okay but look at his wee nose! SO CUTE! The video tutorials for this brand are very helpful.
The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit - Felix The Fox
I love turtles! And these are beautiful! I love the coloring!
Eelexa Crochet Kit for Beginners, - 2 Pack Turtles
My heavens! Little duck, little duck, you are so cute!
Crochet duck Crochet pattern by FollowThe Yarn | LoveCrafts
Beginner Projects- Display
Make your own decorations with these FREE simple guides!
Well this is adorable! And perfect for the holidays!
Small Halloween Pumpkin Crochet pattern by Peach.Unicorn | LoveCrafts
Oh! My! Gosh! I DIE! SO CUTE!
Cutest Candy Corn Crochet pattern by Rupinder Kaur | LoveCrafts
Well this is adorable! Such a fun idea and display!
Christmas Bulb Ornament Crochet pattern by Hearts and Wheels | LoveCrafts
Decorative balls of (almost) any size! These would look cute in a little basket on a table.
Balls of (almost) Any Size Crochet pattern by Elise Mann | LoveCrafts
Beginner Projects- For Use
A beanie is always a fantastic option in starting crochet! A round is pretty forgiving and in the end, you can make a useful item!
Crochet Kit for Crochet Beanie Hats
Another fun and useful project! Dishcloths are fun and easy to make when first starting out.
Leisure Arts Dishcloths by The Dozens Crochet Book
A beautiful blanket!
Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Blanket in Caron One Pound - Downloadable PDF | LoveCrafts
These are gorgeous and useful! Perfect!
Very Shelley Bookmark Crochet pattern by Labours of Love Crochet | LoveCrafts
These are absolutely stunning! I LOVE the detail. Can be used for hot dishes or display.
ShadeTree Introduction and 4 Free Motifs Crochet pattern by Rachele Carmona | LoveCrafts
