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Stitch library

Crochet stitches, explained

Clear, step-by-step guides to the stitches behind every pattern — with US and UK names side by side, chart symbols, practice swatches and fixes for the most common mistakes.

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US vs UK crochet terms

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Basic stitches

The building blocks behind nearly every pattern.

Textured stitches

Combinations that add depth, bumps and ridges.

Chart symbols at a glance

Crochet charts use a standard set of symbols. Here are the ones for the stitches in this library.

  • Chain Stitchch
  • Slip Stitchsl st
  • Double Crochetdc
  • Half Double Crochethdc
  • Single Crochetsc