Basic Crochet stitch directory
Crochet Stitch Directory
Explore a variety of crochet stitches, from the foundational basics. Click on any stitch to learn how to create it and find its uses. The abbreviations are shown in U.S. style by default. Use the toggle below to switch between U.S. and U.K. abbreviations.
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Back Loop Only (dc blo)
Double Crochet front Loop Only (dc flo)
Wide double crochet (wdc)
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet back loop only (sc blo)
Single Crochet Front Loop Only (sc flo)
Extended Single Crochet (esc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Half Double Crochet Front Loop Only (hdc flo)
Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only (hdc blo)
Extended Half Double Crochet (ehdc)
Half Double Crochet Through Front Bottom Loop (hdc fbl)
Half Double Crochet Front Bottom 2 Loops (hdc f2l)
Wide Half Double Crochet (W hdc)
Treble Crochet (tr)
Treble Crochet Back Loop Only (tr blo)
Treble Crochet front Loop Only (tr flo)
slip stitch (sl st)
Slip Stitch Back Loop Only (sl st blo)
Slip Stitch front Loop Only (sl st flo)
