How to Single Crochet.

 

Supplies You Need to Start Learning How to Single Crochet Stitch.

When your first decide to start learning the single crochet stitch it’s a good idea to start with a mid-size hook and yarn.

I would recommend you get an   H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook and some worsted weight yarn. You can get either acrylic, wool, or cotton yarn for when you first start learning.

To find a worsted weight (4) yarn in the shop you need to look at the label on the skein and look for the number (4). This label will also have information on what hook size you should use with the yarn being sold. 

If you choose to start with a chunkier yarn you can find out which hook you will need by checking the label on the yarn you select.  

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How to Single Crochet

Here are the steps you follow to learn to single crochet.  

1. Insert the hook into the second chain from hook on the foundation chain, *yarn over your hook and pull the yarn through the chain.

2. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through both loops on the hook.

3. One single crochet has been made. 

4. Insert hook into next stitch; repeat from * in step 1.

 

Here is the Step By Step Photo Tutorial For the Single Crochet Stitch.

Follow this beginner friendly photo tutorial to learn the single crochet stitch.

Step 1:

Make a slip knot and make a chain of 11. (yo, pull back yarn through the loop to make a chain). This will be the foundation chain (r0w) for your crochet project.

 

 

Step 2:

Find  the second chain from the hook. This is where you will be inserting your crochet hook to begin your single crochet stitch. 

 

 

Step 3: 

Insert your hook into this second ch from the hook. 

 

 

Step 4:

Wrap your yarn over the hook. This is called yarn over (yo)

Step 5:

Catch. the yarn with your hook and pull the yarn back through the st you just worked through. Pull up a loop on the crochet hook. You now have two loops on your hook.

 

Step 6: 

Yarn over your hook and grab the yarn with the crochet hook

Step 7:

Pull yarn back through both loops on your hook. You have now completed one single crochet stitch.

 

Step 8: 

Keep inserting the crochet hook into the next chain/stitch and repeating steps 4-7 until you reach the end of the row.  (always insert your hook into the next chain/stitch after a single crochet is completed). You will have 10 single crochet stitches.

 

Creating Row 2 with Single Crochet. 

Step 1 :

Ch1 and turn your work so you are ready to begin Row 2

Step 2:

Find the top of the first single crochet on the row below, (not the chain 1)

 

 

 

Step 3:

Insert your hook through both loops of this stitch.

Step 4:

Repeat steps 4-7 to make a Single crochet. Follow along with step 8 to complete the second row.

Note: As you make more rows, you need to always chain 1 and turn your work before starting your new row of single crochets.

When your sample single stitch project is as big as you want you can cut the yarn and weave in the ends, or you can unravel it and use this yarn to practice making more single crochet stitches. 

 

Woo Hoo. That is all there is to the single crochet.  Congratulations on learning this important beginner crochet stitch. You have completed another step on your journey to being able to crochet with confidence. 

I hope this tutorial has helped you learn how to single crochet. The videos might make it easier for those who find learning from videos to be easier than photographs. 

Give Yourself  Time to Practice the Single Crochet Stitch and Be Kind to Yourself.

If you need to practice just keep going over the steps and be kind to yourself. Controlling the hook and the yarn can get a bit frustrating at times. We were all there once so remember you are not the only one who has some frustrations in the beginning. 

I am so excited your are beginning your dream of learning to crochet and hope you share your creations as you move on to a  Super Simple Dishcloth and more. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my Single Crochet Tutorial and I hope you can share it with any friends you know who are embarking on their own crochet journey.