Single Crochet Stitch and its varieties: Ultimate Guide on how to crochet the Basic Stitch Single Crochet and all its varieties

Crochet Basic Stitches: Single Crochet Stitch

Single Crochet Stitch and its varieties

Ultimate Guide on how to crochet the Basic Stitch Single Crochet and all its varieties

 Crochet is a process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, ....The single crochet (abbreviated sc)(called Double Crochet Stitch in the UK) is the most fundamental of all stitches in crocheting.

I've written this Guide in order to make a list of Single Crochet Varieties which could help you find easier all Single Crochet and master all Varieties. By clicking on the highlighted term you can have access to my video tutorials regarding each variety.

Symbols: 

Single Crochet Stitch Symbols

 







In order to start crocheting we make a slip knot and a foundation chain or a Magic Ring ( Magic Loop or Magic Circle).

Even if while crocheting we use the expression "Yarn Over", it is very important keep in mind that  when crocheting in rounds there is the "Yarn Under" technique as well.

Yarn Over

Yarn Over Technique 

Yarn Over Technique

Yarn Under

Yarn Under Technique

Foundation chain:

Foundation Chain 

The Basic Single Crochet Stitch

Single Crochet Stitch can be crocheted both in Rows and Rounds.


Step 1:

Skip the first chain

Step 2:

Insert the crochet hook into the next chain (see below picture a)

Step 3:

Yarn over (see below picture b)

Step 4:

Draw up a loop (you know have 2 loops on the hook)

Step 5:

 Pass the yarn through both loops on the hook ( see below picture c)

Single Crochet Basic Steps 

Detailed video tutorial 

Crossed Single Crochet Stitch

This stitch can be crocheted  only in Rounds for round or oval projects.

In order to make this stitch we use the "Yarn Under Technique".



Detailed Video Tutorial

Knit Single Crochet Stitch or Waistcoat Stitch

The Knit Single Crochet Stitch can be crocheted only in Rounds for round or oval projects.

In order to crochet this stitch we insert the crochet hook into the V created by the stitch.


Detailed video tutorial

Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch or Ribbed Single Crochet Stitch

The Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch can be crocheted both in Rounds and in Rows.

In order to crochet this stitch we use the back loop stitch.

Crochet Front and Back Loops

Detailed video tutorial 

The Extended Single Crochet Stitch

Crochet a Knit and Purl Stitch Basket  

How to make e Knit and Purl Stitch basket with the crochet hook - Crochet the Waistcoat Stitch/SUBTITLES

in this tutorial I am going to explain to all of you how I've made this little basket by using the Ribbed - Knit Stitch and Purl Stitch

Tiny Basket Instructions

Make the magic ring and 8 single crochets into the ring

Round 1 and Round 2:

ch 1 +1 sc( tinto the sale stitch), 2 single crochets in each one of the stitches throughout the round, sl st

Round 3:

ch 1, 1 Back Loop Single Crochet in each stitch throughout the round, sl st

If you wish to make larger the base of the basket you can add 1 round:

ch 1 + 1 sc into the same st, 1 sc in each one of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, sl st   

Round 4:

ch 1 +1 s c into the same st, 1 single crochet in each one if the stitches throughout the round, sl st

In order to make  the rest of the basket I've used the Kint stitch and Purl stitch pattern

Knit Stitch and Purl Stitch Pattern:

Alternate 1 knit stitch and 1 Purl Stitch till the end of the basket

Crochet a Knit and Purl Stitch Basket - Crochet the Waistcoat Stitch 2x2/SUBTITLES

How to make e Knit and Purl Stitch basket with the crochet hook - Crochet the Waistcoat Stitch

How to make this little basket

Make the magic ring and 8 single crochets into the ring
Round 1:
ch 1 + 1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in each one of the stitches, sl st

Round 2:
ch 1 +1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in each one of the stitches, sl st
Round 3:
ch 1 , 1 back loop single crochets in each one of the stitches, sl st

If you want to make bigger the basket:
ch 1 + 1 single crochet, *1 single crochet in each one of the next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets into the next one*, sl st

Round 4:
ch 1 + 1 single crochet , 1& single crochet in each one of the stitches, sl st

Knit stitch:
Insert the hook into the V space of the stitch, draw a loop, yarn over, pass the yarn through both loops on the hook

Purl Stitch:
Insert the crochet hook into the back loop of the stitch, draw a loop, yarn over, pass the yarn through both loops on the hook

Alternate 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches

Triangle in Rows: How to Decrease in single crochet 

Single Crochet are often used in Crochets Edgings and Borders

The Twisted  Single Crochet Stitch

The Blanket Stitch - The Spike Stitch

The Crab Stitch - The Inverse Single Crochet Stitch

Can be used in cluster stitches as well

The Star Stitch

* I would like to thank The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) for all Diagrams of this Guide.