How to single crochet stitch

The single crochet stitch is the most basic crochet stitch, and is also the stitch used throughout most amigurumi – crochet softies. All other stitches are based on this one, so let’s work on your foundation!

Step-by-step photos

1. Insert the hook under both loops of the next stitch.

2. Yarn over, and pull through the stitch.

3. There should now be 2 loops on your hook.

4. Yarn over.

5. Pull through the remaining loops on the hook…

6. …And you’re done! You should have one loop left on your hook.

Tips

If your hook gets stuck when you pull through loops, try:

making looser loops
checking if you’ve caught some extra yarn fibers in the hook
pulling your hook in a direction more parallel to your work, to prevent your hook from getting snagged on something
rotating the tip of your hook to face the bottom of your piece as you pull it through the loops

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