Hello there! If you are just starting to crochet, let’s talk about the first few Crochet Basic Stitches you should focus on learning. These are all easy stitches which will form the foundation of any crochet pattern you will find.
This blog post is part of my learn to crochet for beginners series, which is geared towards absolute beginners, and starts with What Do You Need To Start Crocheting For Beginners? You will learn how to read yarn labels and buy the right crochet hook there.
6 Crochet Basic Stitches You will Need:
Today lets quickly list the 6 Crochet Basic Stitches you will need to start with. After listing each stitch, I will link to an in depth step by step tutorial of each stitch with video that you can follow along and crochet with.
- The first tutorial is shows you the slip knot. The slip know is how you bring the yarn onto your crochet hook. Here is the tutorial for How To Make A Slip Knot Crochet or Knitting
- The chain stitch is the foundation of most crochet projects and is used to create the starting row. Here is the tutorial + video for How To Start Chain Crochet for Beginner with Video
- The single crochet stitch is the basic staple stitch, and is used to build the fabric of your project. This is an easy non complex stitch to practice. Here is the step by step tutorial for How To Single Crochet For Beginners Video
- The double crochet stitch is one of the most popular stitches there is, and like the name suggests, it is kinda works up twice as fast as the single stitch. It is a bit taller and super versatile. I highly recommend that you practice this stitch and get fluent with it. Here is my video and helpful tips on How To Double Crochet For Beginners Video
- The half double crochet is a stitch in between the single and double, and a few perks of both of these. It is faster than the single and denser than the double. Here is a step by step tutorial on How To Half Double Crochet (hdc) Beginners Video
- The Treble Crochet Stitch is a fast stitch and great for making quick gifts! It is super tall and creates an airy fabric.
It’s important to practice these stitches until you feel comfortable with them before moving on to more advanced stitches. Once you figure these 6 Crochet Basic Stitches- with a few slight variations you can easily learn to make pretty crochet fabrics of your choice.
What is the most used crochet stitch?
The double crochet stitch is one of the most used crochet stitches!
Conclusion:
As a beginner, it’s important to start with these crochet basic stitches and then try your hand with small projects. Try making a Simple Single Crochet Dishcloth Pattern or conquer the super popular Basic Granny Square Pattern
