How To Single Crochet
Learn all about the versatile single crochet stitch in our latest blog post. Discover tips for perfecting your technique and fun project ideas to try out.
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What You Will Need
Yarn
- 1 ball yarn
Hook
- Size hook suited to the yarn you are using.
Notions
- Scissors
Gauge
- Not important for this pattern
Instructions
- 1. Hold the hook in your dominant hand and the yarn and crocheted piece in the other hand.
- 2. Insert the hook into the next stitch of the previous row or round it and wrap the yarn over the hook.
- 3. Draw the hook with the yarn back through the stitch to the front. You will have two loops on the hook.
- 4. Wrap the yarn over the hook again
- 5. Pull the hook and the yarn through both loops on the hook to make a single crochet stitch.
- 6. To continue, repeat steps 2 - 5 across the row or round to the end.
- 7. To start a new row, turn the work and make a chain stitch (this does not count as a stitch in the row). Then repeat steps 2 - 6.
Notes
Tips For Making A Single Crochet
- Choose a hook size that is appropriate for the weight of yarn you are using. A hook that is too small will make your stitches tight and difficult to work, while a hook that is too large will result in loose, floppy stitches.
- Keep your tension even because this is the key to creating neat, uniform stitches. Try to keep your tension even throughout the entire project by not pulling the yarn too tightly or letting it become too loose.
- Make sure your stitches are the same height, with each stitch sitting neatly on top of the previous row. If your stitches are too tall or too short, your project may become distorted.
- Counting your stitches as you go can help you keep track of where you are in the project and ensure that you don't accidentally skip or add a stitch.
- As with any skill, the more you practice making single crochet stitches, the better you will become. Don't be discouraged if your first attempts are not perfect – keep practicing and you will improve over time.