single crochet

Simplest yarn loop

Single crochet is the most basic stitch in crochet, creating a tight, dense fabric.

The hook passes through a loop, catches the yarn, and pulls it through both loops at once.

It's the foundation for learning the craft and appears in countless patterns: Work ten single crochet across the row.

Often abbreviated as "sc" in written patterns.

technique

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • hookCurved catching device
  • loopCurve closing on itself
  • insertPlace within another thing

pull through · yarn over · height · stitch · row · right side · wrong side · decrease · increase · slip stitch

materials

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • hookCurved catching device
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • woolSheared animal fiber

acrylic · bamboo · linen · fiber · skein · ball · hank · worsted · fingering · bulky

projects

dishcloth

Kitchen cleaning fabric

afghan · scarf · beanie · washcloth · basket · placemat · toy · stuffed animal · granny square · baby blanket

fabric

dense

Closely packed together

  • tightFirmly stretched or fitting
  • sturdySolidly built, durable
  • firmSolid or resolute

solid · thick · opaque · structured · even · uniform · flat · smooth · durable · stiff

Opposites
stitch height/complexity

single crochetdouble crochet

Medium-height yarn stitch

popcorn stitch

craft technique

single crochetmacramé

Fiber art using knots

tatting · knitting · purl stitch · cross-stitch · garter stitch

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G