Learning the basic crochet stitches is the first step to making anything you want, from simple blankets to cute toys. When I first started out, having a clear guide and watching my grandma crocheting made all the difference.
That is why I put together this comprehensive crochet stitch library. It is designed to take you from the very first loops to more advanced textures, giving you everything you need in one place to build your skills and start your next project with confidence.
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- What you will learn in this step-by-step guide'll love these patterns
- Why these tutorials are perfect for beginners
- Is this crochet stitch guide right for you?
- How to use this step-by-step stitch library
- Magic Ring (MR)
- Slip Knot
- Chain(s) – ch(s)
- Single Crochet – sc
- Foundation Single Crochet – fsc
- Half Double Crochet – hdc
- Double Crochet – dc
- Yarn Over / Yarn Under
- Chainless Double Crochet – csdc
- Treble – tr
- Double Treble – dtr
- Slip Stitch – sl st
- Single Crochet In The Back Loop Only – sc blo
- Increase In The Back Loop Only – inc blo
- Decrease In The Back Loop Only – dec blo
- Half Double Crochet In The Back Loop Only – hdc blo
- Double Crochet In The Back Loop Only – dc blo
- Single Crochet In The Front Loop Only – sc flo
- Half Double Crochet In The Front Loop Only – hdc flo
- Double Crochet In The Front Loop Only – dc flo
- Front Post Single Crochet – FPsc
- Front Post Half Double Crochet – FPhdc
- Front Post Double Crochet – FPdc
- Back Post Single Crochet – BPsc
- Back Post Half Double Crochet – BPhdc
- Back Post Double Crochet – BPdc
- Long Single Crochet – Lsc (aka Extended Single Crochet – esc)
- Long Half Double Crochet – Lhdc (aka Extended Half Double Crochet – ehdc)
- Long Double Crochet – Ldc (aka Extended Double Crochet – edc)
- Double Crochet Cluster – dc cl
- Three Double Crochet Cluster – dc3cl ( aka Three Double Crochet Bobble – 3 DC Bo
- Four Double Crochet Bobble – 4 DC Bo
- Five Treble Bobble – Tr Bo
- Puff Stitch With 4 Loops
- Puff Stitch With 5 Loops
- Single Crochet Two Together – sc2tog
- Half Double Crochet Two Together – hdc2tog
- Double Crochet Two Together – dc2tog
- Extended Double Crochet Two Together (edc2tog)
- Single Crochet Three Together – sc3tog
- Half Double Crochet Three Together – hdc3tog
- Double Crochet Three Together – dc3tog
- Single Crochet 5 Together (sc5tog)
- Crocheting Stitches Together That Use 1 Stitch and Count As 1 Stitch
- Half Shell
- Shell
- Picot Stitch – pst
- Joining new color yarn
- Changing colors in the middle of the row
- Changing colors at the end of the row
- Final Thoughts
- Copyright
What you will learn in this step-by-step guide’ll love these patterns
This guide is packed with essential crochet stitches for beginners and beyond.
You will find foundational techniques like how to chain and how to make a magic ring. From there, we cover the core stitches everyone needs to know, including the single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.
To help you grow, I also included more complex textures like the bobble stitch and the shell stitch, as well as tutorials on how to crochet basic stitches together for shaping.
Every stitch comes with a photo tutorial, a written explanation, and some have a video tutorial so you can watch exactly where the hook goes.
Why these tutorials are perfect for beginners
- Complete Library: Covers everything from your very first chain stitch to advanced textures.
- Three Ways to Learn: Each stitch features written instructions, clear photos, and step-by-step crochet tutorials on video.
- Builds Your Skills: Starts with the basics and naturally guides you toward complex patterns.
- Saves You Time: No need to search the internet for hours; every essential stitch is right here on one page.
Is this crochet stitch guide right for you?
- Complete beginners: If you have never held a hook before, the how to crochet basic stitches section will get you started from scratch.
- Self-taught crocheters: Perfect if you already know a few moves but want to fill in the gaps and learn proper techniques.
- Visual learners: If written patterns confuse you, the built-in crochet stitch video tutorials will show you exactly what to do.
- Maker looking for a reference: A handy bookmark for anyone who needs a quick refresher on how to work specific stitches while working on a new project.
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How to use this step-by-step stitch library
I organized this list so you can easily navigate through the tutorials as you build your skills. We start with the foundations, move into the basic rows, and finish with more advanced stitches.
Each section below contains a breakdown of the stitch, what it is best used for, and the full tutorial options. You can read the written steps, follow the photo guides, or play the videos directly to follow along with me at your own pace.
Scroll down to read and learn about every stitch in this full crochet guide or go back to the Tabl Of Contents to jump straight to the stitch you are interested in.
Magic Ring (MR)
The magic ring is often used to start an amigurumi project or a crochet project that is being crocheted in the round such as granny squares or doilies.
How to crochet the magic ring
To make a magic ring, pick up the yarn and wrap it once around two fingers, making sure it crosses over forming an X. Use your thumb to hold the yarn end and the pinky finger to hold the other side of the yarn.
With the hook, go under the first strand and over the second and pull a loop. The tarn will twist and create a loose loop on the hook.
Go over the first loop and under the second one and pull a loop through the loop on your hook.
Your magic ring is complete, now you can crochet your stitches around it. To tighten the loop, pull the yarn end.
Watch the Magic Ring video tutorial here
Slip Knot
The slip knot is used to start a chain or to join a new color yarn to an existing project.
How to crochet the slip knot
To make a slip knot, pick up the yarn and wrap it once around two fingers, making sure it crosses over forming an X. Use your thumb to hold the yarn end.
With the hook, go under the first strand and over the second and pull a loop. The tarn will twist and create a loose loop on the hook.
Slide your fingers out of the ring while keeping the loop on the hook.
Grab the yarn end between your thumb and middle finger while holding the other side of the yarn over your forefinger and tighten the loop around the hook.
Your slip knot is now complete. You can adjust how tight the loop sits around the hook by pulling the yarn end.
Watch the step-by-step Slip Knot video here.
Chain(s) – ch(s)
The chain has multiple uses. It is also used as a basic stitch in the construction of a crochet pattern (for example, in patterns that use picot stitches or patterns such as Interlocking Block Stitch when you need to skip stitches).
- It is used to create the first row of a crochet project (called starting chain).
- It creates the necessary height for some of the basic stitches at the beginning of the rows (called turning chain).
- It replaces some of the basic stitches, mostly at the beginning of the rows (ch2 for a half double crochet, ch3 for a double crochet, ch4 for a treble, ch5 for a double treble).
How to crochet a chain
To make a chain, start with a slip knot.
Yarn over and pull the loop through the loop on the hook.
Your chain is complete. Repeat as many times as instructed.
Watch how to chain video tutorial here.
Single Crochet – sc
The single crochet stitch is one of the most versatile basic stitches, commonly used for creating a tight and dense fabric.
How to crochet the single crochet
To make a single crochet, insert your hook into the next available chain or stitch (as directed in the pattern).
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop through both loops on your hook. Your single crochet stitch is complete.
Find the single crochet video tutorial here.
Foundation Single Crochet – fsc
The foundation single crochet stitch is used to crochet the first row of a crochet project if your first row in the project is a row of single crochet stitches, without making a starting chain.
This way of starting a project is useful when you’re not sure how many stitches you need, but you know how wide your project should be.
The foundation single crochet is also used to extend your project width and make irregular shapes (usually for amigurumi projects, appliques or to shape garments), such as T shapes, 7 shapes, Z shapes etc.
This method can also be applied to all the basic stitches. For example, if the first row of your project is made out of double crochet stitches, you can create a row foundation double crochet stitches.
The method is the same: create the base chain, then create the stitch on top of it, and then repeat the 2 steps again until you have the desired width.
How to crochet the foundation single crochet
To make your first foundation single crochet, chain 2.
Insert hook in the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
Create the base chain by yarning over and pulling up a loop through the first loop on your hook only. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
Create the single crochet on top of your base chain by yarning over and pulling up a loop through both loops on your hook. This is your first foundation single crochet in the row.
To create the rest of the foundation single crochets in your row, you will need to insert your hook through the 2 loops at the base of your base chain.
From this point on, you can continue to make your foundation single crochet as before. Yarn over and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull a loop through the first loop on your hook o to create a new base chain.
Yarn over and pull up a loop through both loops on your hook to create the single crochet stitch.
Repeat the last 4 steps to create more foundation single crochet stitches.
View the foundation single crochet video tutorial here.
Half Double Crochet – hdc
A half double crochet is a basic crochet stitch that falls between a single crochet and a double crochet in terms of height and length. It creates a slightly taller stitch than a single crochet but shorter than a double crochet.
How to crochet the half double crochet
To make a half double crochet, yarn over and insert your hook into the next available chain or stitch (as directed in the pattern).
Yarn over again and pull through a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Your half double crochet is complete.
See the half double crochet video tutorial here.
Double Crochet – dc
A double crochet stitch is slightly taller than a half double crochet and shorter than a treble. It creates a fabric with more openness and height compared to single and half double crochet stitches. They allow you to work up projects more quickly due to their height.
How to crochet the double crochet
To make a double crochet, yarn over and insert your hook into the next available chain or stitch (as directed in the pattern).
Yarn over and pull through a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook. You will have 2 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Your double crochet is complete.
Follow the double crochet video tutorial here.
Yarn Over / Yarn Under
Yarn over and yarn under are simply ways in which you pick up the yarn with your hook to pull it through the loops on your hook.
Depending on the end result you want to achieve, you might want to use one of these 2 techniques.
The yarn under method is not used often, mostly to crochet the amigurumi single crochet stitches, while the yarn over method is used widely to create the basic stitches.
How to crochet yarn over or yarn under
To yarn over, bring the hook in front of the yarn and wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (in between the loops on your hook and the throat of the hook).
To yarn under, bring the hook over the yarn so that the yarn just catches on the hook.
Chainless Double Crochet – csdc
The chainless double crochet is a brilliant technique used at the beginning of a row or round.
How to crochet the chainless double crochet
Pull up the loop to be the length of 1dc and hold it on the hook with your finger. Wrap the hook around the loop and insert it in the same stitch from where the loop was drawn.
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook, yo and pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
The video tutorial for the chainless double crochet is here.
Treble – tr
A treble stitch is a taller and longer crochet stitch than both the double crochet and the half double crochet.
It creates a more open and airy fabric, making it ideal for projects where a more lacy or lightweight texture is desired.
How to crochet the treble
To make a treble stitch, yarn over twice and insert your hook into the next available chain or stitch (as directed in the pattern).
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 4 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 of the 4 loops on your hook. You will have 3 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 of the 3 loops on your hook. You will have 2 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 of the 3 loops on your hook. Your treble stitch is complete.
Click here for the treble video tutorial.
Double Treble – dtr
A double treble crochet is an advanced and tall crochet stitch that is even taller than the treble crochet.
It creates a very open and elongated fabric, making it suitable for projects that require a lacy and lightweight texture.
How to crochet the double treble
To make a treble stitch, yarn over 3 times and insert your hook into the next available chain or stitch (as directed in the pattern).
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 5 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop through 2 of the 5 loops on your hook. You should have 4 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop through 2 of the 4 loops on your hook. You should have 3 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop through 2 of the 3 loops on your hook. You should have 2 loops left on your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop through the 2 loops on your hook. Your double treble is complete.
Get the double trebble video tutorial here.
Slip Stitch – sl st
The slip stitch is the shortest of all basic stitches and it’s mainly used to close rounds in amigurumi or when crocheting motifs.
How to crochet a slip stitch
To crochet a slip stitch, insert your hook into the next available stitch and yarn over.
Pull up a loop through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Check out the slip stitch video tutorial here.
Single Crochet In The Back Loop Only – sc blo
The single crochet in the back loop only (sc blo) is a simple variation of the classic single crochet that changes the texture of your fabric.
How to make a single crochet in the back loop only
Insert hook through the back loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.
Learn the single crochet in the back loop only with the video here.
Increase In The Back Loop Only – inc blo
The increase in the back loop only is made in the same way as a regular decrease, except they are crocheted in the back loops of the stitches.
How to increase in the back loop only
To increase in the back loop only means to make 2 single crochet stitches in the back loop only.
* Insert hook in the back loop, yarn over and pull up a loop* x 2.
Watch how to increase in the back loop only here.
Decrease In The Back Loop Only – dec blo
The decrease in the back loop only is made in the same way as the regular decrease, except it is done in the back loop of the stitches.
How to decrease in the back loop only
* Insert hook in the back loop of the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave the loop on the hook * x 2, yarn over and pull through the 3 loops on the hook
See the decrease in the back loop only video tutorial here.
Half Double Crochet In The Back Loop Only – hdc blo
The half double crochet in the back loop only (hdc blo) is a fantastic way to add a soft, stretchy, and beautifully ribbed texture to your projects.
How to crochet a half double crochet in the back loop only
Yarn over, insert hook through the back loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Follow along with the half double crochet in the back loop only video tutorial here.
Double Crochet In The Back Loop Only – dc blo
The double crochet in the back loop only (dc blo) is an excellent technique for adding a lightweight, flexible texture to your crochet projects.
How to crochet a double crochet in the back loop only
Yarn over, insert hook through the back loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook (2 loops left on your hook), yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops on your hook.
Watch the video tutorial on how to double crochet in the back loop only here.
Single Crochet In The Front Loop Only – sc flo
This technique creates a smoother, slightly thinner fabric with a wonderful drape, leaving the unworked back loops exposed on the other side.
How to crochet single crochet in the front loop only
Insert hook through the front loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.
See the step-by-step video tutorial on how to single crochet in the front loop only is here.
Half Double Crochet In The Front Loop Only – hdc flo
The half double crochet in the front loop only (hdc flo) is a wonderful stitch modification that adds flexibility, softness, and a unique surface texture to your crochet projects.
How to crochet the half double crochet in the front loop only
Yarn over, insert hook through the front loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Learn the half double crochet in the front loop only on video here.
Double Crochet In The Front Loop Only – dc flo
The double crochet in the front loop only (dc flo) is an excellent way to give your standard double crochet stitches a completely different look and feel.
How to double crochet in the front loop only
Yarn over, insert hook through the front loop only of the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook (2 loops left on your hook), yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops on your hook.
Video tutorial for double crochet in the front loop only is here.
Front Post Single Crochet – FPsc
The front post single crochet (FPsc) is a fantastic textured stitch that allows you to build raised, structural designs directly onto the surface of your work.
How to crochet a front post single crochet
Insert your hook, from front to back, around the stitch post one row below, yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.
Front Post Half Double Crochet – FPhdc
The front post half double crochet (FPhdc) is a brilliant technique for injecting rich, raised texture and extra depth into your work.
How to crochet a front post half double crochet
Yarn over, insert your hook, from front to back, around the stitch post one row below, yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Front Post Double Crochet – FPdc
The front post double crochet (FPdc) is an essential technique for creating spectacular raised textures, intricate cables, and classic ribbed effects in your crochet projects.
How to crochet a front post double crochet
Yarn over, insert your hook, from front to back, around the stitch post one row below, yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook (you should have 2 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops on your hook.
Video link here for front post double crochet.
Back Post Single Crochet – BPsc
The back post single crochet (BPsc) is a fantastic textured stitch used to create a distinct, raised horizontal ridge on the front of your work. Unlike front post stitches that push the texture toward you, working around the back post pulls the top loops of the previous row backward.
How to crochet a back post single crochet
Insert your hook, from back to front, around the stitch post one row below, yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.
Back Post Half Double Crochet – BPhdc
The back post half double crochet (BPhdc) is a great stitch that allows you to create a distinct, raised ridge on the front of your crochet projects.
How to crochet a back post half double crochet
Yarn over, insert your hook, from back to front, around the stitch post one row below, yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Back Post Double Crochet – BPdc
The back post double crochet (BPdc) is an essential texture stitch used to create dramatic depth, beautiful ridges, and complex cable patterns in your work.
How to crochet the back post double crochet
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook (you should have 2 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops on your hook.
Watch the video tutorial for the back post double crochet here.
Long Single Crochet – Lsc (aka Extended Single Crochet – esc)
The long single crochet (Lsc), which you might also see referred to as the extended single crochet (esc), is a fantastic decorative stitch used to break up solid rows of color and add beautiful spike-like visual interest to your work.
How to make a long single crochet
Insert your hook into the stitch below as instructed (it can be 1 row below, 2 rows below, etc), yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Video guide for long single crochet here.
Long Half Double Crochet – Lhdc (aka Extended Half Double Crochet – ehdc)
The long half double crochet (Lhdc), which is also commonly known as the extended half double crochet (ehdc), is a brilliant spike stitch modification that injects beautiful visual depth and elongated texture into your work.
How to make a long half double crochet
Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch below as instructed (it can be 1 row below, 2 rows below, etc), yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Tutorial video fro long half double crochet here.
Long Double Crochet – Ldc (aka Extended Double Crochet – edc)
The long double crochet (Ldc), which you might also see referred to as the extended double crochet (edc), is a brilliant spike stitch variation used to add striking vertical lines, geometric patterns, or a beautiful mosaic-style depth to your projects.
How to make a long double crochet
Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch below as instructed (it can be 1 row below, 2 rows below, etc), yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook (you’ll have 2 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.
View the long double crochet video tutorial here.
Double Crochet Cluster – dc cl
A double crochet cluster is made out of 2 incomplete double crochets made into the same stitch or chain space, joined at the top.
How to make a double crochet cluster
To make an incomplete double crochet stitch: yarn over, insert your hook into the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook). Leave the incomplete double crochet stitch on your hook.
Repeat the previous steps and create another incomplete double crochet into the same stitch ( you will have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
Click here for the double crochet cluster video tutorial.
Three Double Crochet Cluster – dc3cl ( aka Three Double Crochet Bobble – 3 DC Bo
A three double crochet cluster is made out of 3 incomplete double crochets made into the same stitch or chain space, joined at the top.
How to make a three double crochet cluster
To make an incomplete double crochet stitch: yarn over, insert your hook into the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook). Leave the incomplete double crochet stitch on your hook.
Repeat the previous steps and create 2 more incomplete double crochet stitches into the same stitch ( you will have 4 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
Four Double Crochet Bobble – 4 DC Bo
A four double crochet bobble is made out of 4 incomplete double crochets made into the same stitch or chain space, joined at the top.
How to make a four double crochet bobble
To make an incomplete double crochet stitch: yarn over, insert your hook into the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook).
Leave the incomplete double crochet stitch on your hook.
Repeat the previous steps and create 3 more incomplete double crochet stitches into the same stitch ( you will have 5 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
Five Treble Bobble – Tr Bo
The treble bobble is made the same way as the five double crochet bobble, except you use trebles instead of double crochet stitches.
How to crochet a five treble bobble
To make an incomplete treble stitch: yo twice, insert hook in the stitch below, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook, yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook again, leave the incomplete double crochet on the hook
Repeat the previous steps and create 4 more incomplete double crochet stitches into the same stitch (you will have 6 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
Puff Stitch With 4 Loops
The puff stitch with 4 loops is a gorgeous, texture-heavy stitch that adds a wonderful, cloud-like squish and 3D volume to your crochet projects.
How to crochet a puff stitch with 4 loops
*yo, insert hook in ch1 space, and pull up a loop*, x 4, yo and pull through all 9 loops on your hook, ch1 to lock the puff stitch.
Puff Stitch With 5 Loops
Here is a variation of it if you want to do it with 5 loops.
How to crochet a puff stitch with 5 loops
*yo, insert hook in ch1 space, and pull up a loop*, x 5, yo and pull through all 9 loops on your hook, ch1 to lock the puff stitch.
Single Crochet Two Together – sc2tog
The single crochet two together (sc2tog) is an essential decreasing technique used to reduce your stitch count by seamlessly blending two neighboring stitches into one.
How to make a single crochet two together
*Insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.*, Repeat from * 2 times in total (you will have 3 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
You can follow along with the video here to learn the single crochet two together.
Half Double Crochet Two Together – hdc2tog
The half double crochet two together (hdc2tog) is an essential decreasing technique used to reduce your stitch count by smoothly blending two adjacent stitches into a single half double crochet.
How to make a half double crochet two together
*Yarn over, insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.*, Repeat from * 2 times in total (you will have 5 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
Check out the half double crochet two together video right here.
Double Crochet Two Together – dc2tog
The double crochet two together (dc2tog) is an essential decreasing technique used to reduce your stitch count by seamlessly merging two neighboring stitches into one.
How to make a double crochet two together
*Yarn over, insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop*.
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * 2 times in total (you will have 3 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
I recorded a quick double crochet two together video tutorial for you here.
Extended Double Crochet Two Together (edc2tog)
The extended double crochet two together (edc2tog) is a fantastic specialized cluster technique used to create dramatic texture and elongated structural patterns.
How to make an extended double crochet two together
Yarn over, insert hook in the space 2 rows below, yarn over, and pull up a long loop. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the loop. Leave in the incomplete loop on the hook.
Repeat the steps below to create another incomplete double crochet into the same space two rows below.
You now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Your extended double crochet two together is now finished.
You can see how to make a extended double crochet two together on video here.
Single Crochet Three Together – sc3tog
The single crochet three together (sc3tog) is an essential decreasing technique used to reduce your stitch count more rapidly by seamlessly blending three neighboring stitches into one.
How to make a single crochet three together
*Insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.*, Repeat from * 3 times in total (you will have 4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
The single crochet three together video tutorial is ready for you here.
Half Double Crochet Three Together – hdc3tog
The half double crochet three together (hdc3tog) is an effective decreasing technique used to reduce your stitch count more rapidly by smoothly blending three adjacent stitches into a single half double crochet.
How to make a half double crochet three together
*Yarn over, insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.*, Repeat from * 3 times in total (you will have 7 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
If you want to watch the half double crochet three together video, it is here.
Double Crochet Three Together – dc3tog
The double crochet three together (dc3tog) is an important decreasing technique used to rapidly reduce your stitch count by smoothly combining three neighboring stitches into a single stitch.
How to make a double crochet three together
*Yarn over, insert hook into next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook*. Repeat from * 3 times in total (you will have 4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
You can find the double crochet three together video breakdown right here.
Single Crochet 5 Together (sc5tog)
The single crochet five together (sc5tog) is an advanced decreasing technique primarily used to create stunning, intricate stitch patterns like the star stitch or to handle sharp, dramatic shaping in detailed designs.
How to make a single crochet five together
Insert hook in the star eye(the ch1 you made), yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook).
Insert hook in the space between the last 2 star spikes from the previous star you made, yo and pull up a loop(3 loops on the hook).
Insert hook in the same chain you made the last stitch of the previous star, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).
Insert hook into the next chain, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on your hook).
Repeat in the next chain and pull up a final loop (6 loops on your hook).
Yo and pull through all 6 loops on your hook to complete the sc5tog.
Prefer a video on how to single crochet five together? You can watch it here.
Crocheting Stitches Together That Use 1 Stitch and Count As 1 Stitch
This technique is used mainly in amigurumi to close gaps left by creating short rows (when forming bends and angles in your pieces such as the heel of a foot or the curves of a horn).
Very rarely it is used in regular crochet to create decorative patterns (such as the star stitch).
The technique is similar to single crochet stitches together except the loops are not pulled from the unused stitches, instead, they are pulled from various points through the crocheted piece edge and only one unused stitch is used.
The abbreviation is the same (sc tog) and the number of loops you’ll have to pull varies and it is indicated in the pattern (for example, sc4tog).
How to crochet stitches together that use one stitch and count as one stitch
Here is how to make a sc4tog at the beginning of the short rows, made along the edge.
Pull 2 loops along the edge of the short rows, 1 loop from the used stitch before the next available stitch, and 1 from the next available stitch (5 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on your hook. This creates a smooth transition between the short rows and the rest of the piece.
Continue to crochet as instructed until your reach the last available stitch before the short rows begin.
Pull 1 loop from the unused stitch, 1 loop from the used loop next to it, and 2 loops along the edge of the short rows (5 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on your hook. This creates a smooth transition on the other side of the short rows and the rest of the piece.
Half Shell
The half shell stitch is a beautiful textured modification that adds a lovely, scalloped decorative wave and vintage charm to your projects.
How to crochet a half shell
*Yarn over, insert your hook into the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop* x 3.
Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook.
Shell
The shell stitch is a classic decorative technique that adds a beautiful, scalloped wave pattern and elegant texture to your crochet work.
How to crochet a shell
*Yarn over, insert your hook into the next available stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop* x 5.
Picot Stitch – pst
The picot stitch is a decorative crochet technique used to create small loops or points along the edge of a crochet project.
There are many variations of this stitch, but the most common one is crocheted with a chain of 3.
How to crochet the a picot stitch
To make a picot stitch, chain 3.
Insert the hook through the middle of the base stitch from the top (the stitch from where you made the chain 3), and pick up the front loop and the loop next to it (you will have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull a loop through all the 3 loops on your hook.
If you need to see the picot stitch done, check the video tutorial here.
Joining new color yarn
This technique is usually used when you have a completed piece of crochet on which you want to continue with a new color (for example, when starting a border on a blanket).
How to join a new yarn color
Make a slip knot and take it off the hook. Insert your hook through the top stitch of your piece and then back into the slip knot.
Pull the slip knot through the stitch and chain 1.
Changing colors in the middle of the row
This is a common technique used in tapestry crochet where multiple colors are used to create a decorative pattern.
How to change yarn colors in the middle of a row
The color change happens right before you complete the stitch.
Before yarning over and pulling through all the loops on your hook, release the yarn, pick up the new color yarn and pull a loop through all the loops on your hook.
Continue to make your stitches as directed in the pattern using the new color yarn.
You can crochet over old color yarn to carry it along or cut it and weave in the end.
Changing colors at the end of the row
This technique is used when crocheting patterns with different color rows and you don’t want to cut the yarn. Instead, you leave the old color yarn on the side and then you pick it up when you return (or when you carry the yarn along).
It can also be used if you are joining new color yarn and your piece is not fastened off (you still have the loop on your hook).
How to change colors at the end of the row
Finish the row as usual by completing the last stitch, then pick up the new color yarn and pull a loop through the loop on your hook.
Pull the old color yarn to tighten the loop and continue with the new color as directed.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for visiting the blog to look through my personal collection of convertible designs.
I hope you found an animal character that makes you excited to start your next project and enjoy some quiet stitching time. Happy crocheting!
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