Crochet stitch guides
The basic stitches, with US and UK names side by side.
| Stitch | US | UK equivalent | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain stitch | ch | Chain (ch) | Shortest |
| Slip stitch | sl st | Slip stitch (ss) | None |
| Single crochet | sc | Double crochet (dc) | Short |
| Half double crochet | hdc | Half treble (htr) | Medium |
| Double crochet | dc | Treble (tr) | Tall |
| Increasing and decreasing | inc, dec | Increase / decrease | Same as the stitch |
Chain stitch (ch)
The stitch that starts almost everything. How to work it evenly, count it and use it for turning.
Slip stitch (sl st)
The flattest crochet stitch, used to join rounds, move along a row and finish edges.
Single crochet (sc)
The dense, sturdy workhorse of amigurumi, bags and baskets. How to work it evenly.
Half double crochet (hdc)
A middle-height stitch with a soft drape, ideal for hats and blankets. The “yarn over first” stitch.
Double crochet (dc)
The stitch that makes crochet fabric quickly, with a lacy drape. Used in blankets, shawls and granny squares.
Increasing and decreasing (inc, dec)
How to shape crochet into circles, spheres and curves, with an invisible decrease for tidy amigurumi.