These beginner-friendly photo and video crochet stitches tutorials will teach you the basic crochet stitches you will need to know for any crochet project.
CROCHET BASICS
Slip Knot
A slip knot technique will start most crochet projects.
Magic Ring (mr)
The magic ring (mr) is a useful technique for crochet projects worked in a circular round.
Foundation Chain Stitch (ch)
The foundation chain (ch) technique is used a lot for embellishments of amigurumi projects.
CROCHET STITCHES
Single Crochet (sc)
The single crochet (sc) stitch is the most basic crochet stitch and all other stitches are based on this one.
Double Crochet (dc)
The double crochet (dc) stitch is similar to the single crochet stitch, but double the height.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
The half-double crochet (hdc) stitch combines elements from the single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Triple Crochet (tr)
The triple crochet (tr) stitch is similar to the double crochet stitch, but taller and has visible gaps between the stitches.
Slip Stitch (slst)
The slip stitch (slst) is a common technique to finish most crochet projects.
Increase Stitch (inc)
The increase stitch (inc) is used quite often for shaping crochet clothing, amigurumi, and other crochet projects.
Decrease Stitch (dec)
The decrease (dec) stitch is commonly used to finish amigurumi crochet projects and shape crochet clothing.
