Stacked Single Crochet Quick Tutorial
Ever finished up a row (or round) of double crochet and thought, ‘Why do my ends look so uneven? I’ve got the right number of stitches…’
We’ve been there!
We have tried a few different techniques over the years to even up our rows, and the Stacked Single Crochet is our favourite. It’s simple, it’s quick, and it looks pretty much indistinguishable from a double crochet.
If you want to give it a try, this quick tutorial is for you.
Starting Chain
Why do we even need a starting chain?
Starting Chains are only necessary when you’re working in rows or joined rounds (you don’t use a starting chain on continuous rounds like amigurumi).
The reason is simple – you need to raise the height up to begin your new row. Think of crochet stitches like LEGO bricks – you’re building one row on top of the row below and that’s how you’re increasing the height.
The issue with starting chains is that they can appear a bit bumpy on the edges and leave gaps in your rounds.
They also look different to a double crochet, so it can be a bit jarring to the eye if you’re an experienced crocheter.
Step 1
A Stacked Single Crochet is basically two single crochets on top of one another.
To begin, start your project as normal.
On Row 2, substitute the first double crochet of the row (or round) with a Stacked Single Crochet.
Do not chain. Single crochet into the first stitch (insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook).
Step 2
Find the side bar (sometimes called the left leg) of the single crochet you’ve just made.
The bar will be on the left if you’re right-handed and the right if you’re left-handed).
Step 3
Crochet a single crochet into the side bar.
(insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook).
Step 4
On your subsequent rows, ensure that you’re working into the top single crochet (not the ‘V’ to the side).
Neat Edges
That’s it!
Super easy and quick.
Are you going to try the Stacked Single Crochet?
You can also use this stitch in the round.
At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch like normal. Do not chain. Make the Stacked Single Crochet in the same stitch as the slip stitch (the 1st stitch of the round).
Tip: Did you know that there are different crochet terms for US and UK stitches? We have seen this confuse many new crafters! The basic rule to tell one from the other is this: if there is a Single Crochet (sc), then the pattern is written in US terminology. A Single Crochet in UK terms is a Double Crochet. All our patterns (including the one below) are written in US terms.