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One of the first stitches most crochet beginners learn is the easy Single Crochet Stitch also known as the SC stitch. It is the most basic of stitches and very easy to learn. Follow a few simple steps and you will be amazed at how easy it actually is!
STEP 1
Create a foundation chain by stitching the number of chain stitches desired. You are now ready to work the first row of single crochet stitches.
STEP 2
Insert the hook into the second chain stitch (not the last stitch you made).
Grab the yarn with your hook and pull it through the loop to create a new loop on your hook.
You now have 2 loops on your hook.
STEP 3
Yarn over and pull the yarn through both of the loops. You will be left with one stitch on your hook and a completed single crochet stitch.
STEP 4
Now you continue repeating Step 3- Yarn over and pull this yarn through both loops completing your next single crochet stitch.
STEP 5
When you reach the end of your foundation row, chain 1, and turn your work. Now you are ready to work your next row.
STEP 6
Work a stitch in the single crochet stitch from the previous row by inserting your hook under the “V” (2 top threads of the single crochet below), draw up a loop and pull through both loops.
STEP 7
Continue until the desired length is achieved.
STEP 8
Fasten off your work and weave in your yarn tail.
Now that you have learned the easy single crochet stitch, check out this washcloth tutorial for making great gifts!