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).
