How to single crochet stitch (sc)
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!
HOW TO DO A SINGLE CROCHET STITCH (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)
-v1684518343649.jpg) 1. Insert the hook under the top loops of the nextstitch. |
 2. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch todraw up a loop. |
 3. There should be two loops on the hook. |
 4. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through both loops onthe hook. There should be one loop left on the hook. |
TIP
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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