The single crochet stitch is the most basic of the stitches and also the shortest of them all apart for the slip stitch which is mostly used as a technique.

The slip stitch is the shortest of the basic stitches and is usually used as a technique than a stitch.

A row of chains, also known as the starting row or the foundation chain, starts with a slip knot. It is the first row you will make to start any crochet projects that are crocheted in rows.

Also known as the magic circle or adjustable loop, the magic ring is an adjustable starting round used to crochet amigurumi toys, granny squares and hexagons, doilies, rugs and any other pattern that requires you to crochet in the round.