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How to Single Crochet

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The single crochet stitch is the smallest stitch. It is used in hats and amigurumi toys.

Would you like to learn how make the single crochet stitch? I will teach you the basic stitches of Crochet - the stitches my teacher taught me in just two classes.

With this stitch and the other basic stitches in this series you will be able to create a wide variety of gifts for your friends and family.

Let's get started.

Step 1: Make a Chain of 10

Chain 10

Chain 10 

Step 2: Insert your Hook in 2nd Chain From Hook

Insert Hook in 2nd chain from Hook 

Step 3: Yarn Over

Yarn Over [yarn is moved from Back to Front Clockwise] 

Step 4: Pull through 1 Loop

Pull Yarn through ONE Loop on Hook 

NOTE: You Now Have 2 Loops on Hook

You now have 2 Loops on Hook 

Step 5: Yarn Over

Yarn Over [remember yarn from back to front clockwise] 

Step 6: Pull through Both Loops on Hook

Pull Through BOTH loops on Hook  

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Single Crochet with Teresa and the Art of Crochet on Youtube

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I Love this Reference

Leisure Arts Encyclopedia Of Crochet

Leisure Arts Encyclopedia Of Crochet

Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

I was given this book as a gift for my birthday. It really is one of the best books on crochet stitches I have received. It is probably best for those who already know how to crochet and read a pattern. For inspiration though, it can't be beat. It even has a bit of the history of crochet in the beginning of the book with photos of vintage crochet items.

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  • Ladymermaid May 28, 2011 @ 10:43 am | delete
    I think that I love your crochet hook. I had one like that one years ago and when it broke it almost broke my heart as well. Lol.
  • MomwithAHook May 29, 2011 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    I like those hooks as well. Haven't had one break on me yet [knock on 'yarn']
  • Lemming13 Mar 14, 2011 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Excellent tutorial, blessing this.
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