Stitch dictionary
Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 20 Stitches Step by Step
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Start with the beginner crochet stitches: Chain, Double Crochet, Extended Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet. This dictionary covers 20 crochet stitches with step-by-step instructions, US and UK abbreviations where they exist, common mistakes and related stitches, sorted from easiest to most challenging.
| Stitch | US | UK | Difficulty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain | ch | ch | Beginner | Foundation chains, Turning chains, Mesh and lace |
| Double Crochet | dc | tr | Beginner | Granny squares, Blankets, Shawls |
| Extended Single Crochet | esc | edc | Beginner | Blankets, Garments, Softer amigurumi alternatives |
| Half Double Crochet | hdc | htr | Beginner | Hats, Blankets, Sweaters |
| Moss Stitch | sc, ch 1 (moss st) | dc, ch 1 (moss st) | Beginner | Blankets, Scarves, Striped projects |
| Single Crochet | sc | dc | Beginner | Amigurumi, Bags, Dishcloths |
| Slip Stitch (Crochet) | sl st | ss | Beginner | Joining rounds, Moving across stitches, Surface detail |
| V-Stitch | V-st | V-st | Beginner | Shawls, Summer tops, Light blankets |
| Back Post Double Crochet | BPdc | BPtr | Intermediate | Ribbed cuffs and brims, Cables, Basketweave |
| Bobble Stitch | bobble | bobble | Intermediate | Textured blankets, Picture designs, Pillows |
| Corner to Corner (C2C) | C2C | C2C | Intermediate | Graph blankets, Pixel art, Square and rectangle blankets |
| Front Post Double Crochet | FPdc | FPtr | Intermediate | Crochet ribbing, Cables, Basketweave |
| Granny Square Cluster | 3-dc cluster (grouped in one space) | 3-tr group | Intermediate | Granny squares, Blankets, Bags |
| Herringbone Half Double Crochet | hhdc | hhtr | Intermediate | Hats, Scarves, Blankets |
| Magic Ring | MR | MR (magic loop) | Intermediate | Amigurumi, Hats worked top down, Granny squares and circles |
| Popcorn Stitch | pc | pc | Intermediate | Textured blankets, Borders, Motifs |
| Puff Stitch | puff st | puff st | Intermediate | Blankets, Baby items, Pillows |
| Shell Stitch | shell | shell | Intermediate | Blanket borders, Shawls, Baby blankets |
| Treble Crochet | tr | dtr | Intermediate | Lace, Shawls, Filling height quickly |
| Waffle Stitch | n/a | n/a | Intermediate | Blankets, Dishcloths, Pot holders |
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