crochetThe stitch library
Crochet stitches for beginners
Six basic stitches, then a granny square. Each lesson includes the UK name, loop checkpoints and a short practice.
01→02→03→04→05→06→07→
Chain stitch
UK: chain (ch)
Slip stitch
UK: slip stitch (ss)
Single crochet
UK: double crochet (dc)
Half double crochet
UK: half treble (htr)
Double crochet
UK: treble (tr)
Treble crochet
UK: double treble (dtr)
Classic granny square, three rounds (US terms)
UK: Use UK treble wherever these instructions say US double crochet
US and UK crochet terms
The same name can mean a different stitch. US double crochet is UK treble; UK double crochet is US single. These lessons use US terms throughout. Changing the name does not change the motions.
| US | UK | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| chain | chain | ch |
| slip stitch | slip stitch | sl st (US); ss (UK) |
| single crochet | double crochet | sc (US); dc (UK) |
| half double crochet | half treble | hdc (US); htr (UK) |
| double crochet | treble | dc (US); tr (UK) |
| treble crochet | double treble | tr (US); dtr (UK) |
| double treble crochet | triple treble | dtr (US); trtr (UK) |
| yarn over | yarn over hook | yo (US); yoh (UK) |
| gauge | tension | Written in full |