Which Crochet Stitch Is This?

UK Terms – Double Crochet (dc)

Single Crochet (sc) is often the first stitch that beginners learn. It’s short and is the main stitch used for amigurumi (crochet toys).

The pictures show 5 Rows of Single Crochet with a chain 1 at the beginning of each row. Rows of SC stitches resemble little upside down v’s with dashes above them. 

The first image is the ‘right side’ with row 1 facing up (right side / wrong side will depend on the pattern when working in turned rows). 

How to: insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook

UK Terms – Half Treble Crochet (htr)

Half Double Crochet (hdc) is a great stitch to use for blankets and beanies and is still relatively easy for beginners to learn.

The pictures show 5 Rows of Half Double Crochet with a chain 1 at the beginning of each row. Rows of Half Double Crochet are taller than Single Crochets with an extra loop (the 3rd loop) above the stitches every other row. 

The first image is the ‘right side’ with row 1 facing up (right side / wrong side will depend on the pattern when working in turned rows).

How to: yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook

UK Terms – Treble Crochet (tr)

Double Crochet (dc) has a beautiful drape and is the perfect stitch for wearables. It’s also twice as tall as a Single Crochet. 

The pictures show 5 Rows of Double Crochet with a chain 2 at the beginning of each row. Double Crochets look like a Single Crochet with a little twist on top (or two stacked single crochets).

The first image is the ‘right side’ with row 1 facing up (right side / wrong side will depend on the pattern when working in turned rows).

How to: yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on the hook

UK Terms – Double Treble Crochet (dtr)

Treble Crochet (tr) is typically either loved or hated by crocheters as it t can be harder to maintain consistent tension due to the double yarn over at the start.

The pictures show 4 Rows of Treble Crochet with a chain 3 at the beginning of each row. Treble Crochets look like 3 single crochets stacked on top of each other. 

The first image is the ‘right side’ with row 1 facing up (right side / wrong side will depend on the pattern when working in turned rows).

How to: yarn over twice, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops,  yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on the hook

• Look at both sides: Turn your project over and look closely at both sides of the stitches. Sometimes it can be confusing to figure out the stitch if you’re only used to seeing the right side. 

   

• Make sure that you’re project is right side up: People often post pictures of their projects upside down when asking for help. Rotate your project and look at it from different angles. 

   

• Don’t Be Afraid to Frog (Rip Out): If you’ve turned your work over, upside down, and still can’t figure it out, then don’t be afraid to frog a few stitches slowly to see how they’re made. How many times did you have to pull through loops? How did the stitch unravel?