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