Every crochet stitch, one page each.
Back Post Double Crochet
a recessed texture made by working around the post of a stitch from the back, usually paired with front post double crochet for ribbing
worsted or DK weight: ribbing, cables, and raised texture on garments and blankets
Bobble Stitch
a raised cluster of stitches worked into one stitch, used for bumpy, textured surface designs
medium to worsted weight yarn, textured blankets, cushions, and garments where raised surface texture is the point
Chain Stitch
the starting chain almost every pattern is built on, plus turning chains between rows
any yarn weight, any hook size, the foundation for nearly every crochet project
Cluster Stitch
several partially worked stitches joined at the top into one bump of texture
worsted or DK weight: bobble textures, shell patterns, and textured blankets
Crocodile Stitch
layered V-stitch scales worked in fan shapes over a foundation row, giving a scaled, dimensional texture
worsted or DK weight: scarves, shawls, and appliques where a scaled texture is the point
Double Crochet
a taller, faster stitch than single crochet, used for garments, blankets, and open lace-like fabric
worsted or DK weight, standard hooks, drapey fabric for garments, blankets, shawls
Foundation Single Crochet
a stretchy, chain-free starting row that builds the base and first row in one pass
any yarn weight: replaces a separate starting chain plus first row of single crochet
Front Post Double Crochet
a raised, ribbed texture made by working around the post of a stitch instead of into its top
worsted or DK weight: ribbing, cables, and raised texture on garments and blankets
Granny Square
a motif built from double crochet clusters and chain spaces, worked in rounds and joined into larger pieces
worsted or DK weight, any hook that matches your yarn, blankets, bags, garment panels
Half Double Crochet
a mid-height fabric stitch that works up faster than double crochet but denser than single crochet
medium and worsted weight yarn, blankets, hats, and garments where you want more drape than double crochet but more speed than single crochet
Magic Ring
an adjustable loop that starts a round with no hole at the center
any yarn weight: the standard start for amigurumi, hats, and anything worked in the round
Moss Stitch (Crochet)
alternating single crochet and chain-1 spaces for a light, textured fabric
any yarn weight, scarves, dishcloths, and blankets where an open, textured grid is the point
Popcorn Stitch
a cluster of complete stitches worked into one stitch and folded forward, used for bold, defined surface texture
medium to worsted weight yarn, textured blankets, amigurumi accents, and garments where a defined raised bump is the point
Puff Stitch
a rounded, padded bump made from several loops drawn up to the same height and closed together
worsted or DK weight: puff stitch hats, textured blankets, and border edgings
Ripple Stitch
a chevron pattern of peaks and valleys made by increasing at points and decreasing at valleys across each row
worsted or DK weight: afghans, scarves, and blankets worked in multiple colors
Shell Stitch
a fan-shaped cluster of stitches worked into one stitch, used for scalloped edges and allover lace patterns
medium weight yarn, baby blankets, edgings, and lacy garments where a scalloped texture is the point
Single Crochet
a short, dense stitch used for tight fabric, amigurumi, and as a base for many stitch patterns
any yarn weight, most often worsted or DK, dense fabric for amigurumi, potholders, bags
Slip Stitch
joining rounds, moving your hook across stitches without adding height, and edging
any yarn weight, any hook size, used for joining and shaping rather than building fabric height
Treble Crochet
a tall stitch for open, fast-growing fabric and lacy patterns
medium to bulky yarn, lacy shawls, open-work blankets, and any project that needs tall, airy stitches
V-Stitch
a two-stitch cluster separated by a chain, forming a V shape, used for open and quick-growing fabric
medium weight yarn, scarves, blankets, and open-weave garments