Basic Crochet Stitches
Slip Knot:
(Your starting point)
Place the hook through a loop of yarn leaving a 4 - 5” tail, then pull the working yarn through the loop. Tighten.
Chain Stitch:
Most crochet projects begin with a foundation chain. This is where you will work your project stitches. Wrap the yarn around your hook from the working yarn end (yarn over) and pull through the loop on the hook. Yarn over, pull through, repeat.
Repeat this several times to become comfortable holding the yarn and hook while developing smooth, consistent tension.
Single Crochet:
Insert hook in stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.
Half Double Crochet:
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Double Crochet:
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) . Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Treble Crochet:
Yarn over twice, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw through 2 loops, 3 times.
