Basic Stitches

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The foundation for almost all crochet projects, used to start a new row or create space between stitches.

The most basic crochet stitch, creating a tight, dense fabric.

One of the most common crochet stitches, twice as tall as a single crochet.

A stitch that is halfway between the height of a single crochet and a double crochet, creating a thick, solid fabric.

A tall stitch that creates an open, airy fabric with a lot of drape. Also known as Triple Crochet.

The shortest of all crochet stitches, used to join rounds, move yarn across a row, or finish an edge.

Adding stitches to a row or round to expand the fabric, usually by working two stitches into the same space.

Removing stitches from a row or round to narrow the fabric, usually by joining two stitches together.

A common decrease stitch that joins two stitches into one, reducing the total stitch count.