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Crochet Stitch Library

Every crochet stitch, one page each.

A swatch of Chain Stitch crochet
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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
A swatch of Double Crochet crochet
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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
A swatch of Granny Square crochet
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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
A swatch of Half Double Crochet crochet
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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
A swatch of Magic Ring crochet
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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
A swatch of Moss Stitch (Crochet) crochet
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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
A swatch of Single Crochet crochet
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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
A swatch of Slip Stitch crochet
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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
A swatch of Treble Crochet crochet
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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
A swatch of V-Stitch crochet
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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