Hopefully my step by step guide to crochet stitches has helped you in your happy hooking journey!
I’ve summarise these stitch techniques into a chart to help as a quick reminder.
Crochet Stitch Summary Chart
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Anyone for crochet? The double treble (UK) or treble (US) stitch
If you have been trying out my posts, you will already have learnt how to do the most common crochet stitches, the UK double (US single), UK half treble (US half double) and UK treble (US double) and will be ready to try out some patterns.
However, there are two further taller stitches, UK double treble (US treble) and UK triple treble (US double treble) which I thought would be useful to take you through as they are often used in lace crochet.
So, here’s the first of the two, the UK double treble (US treble). Continue reading
Anyone for crochet? The half treble (UK) or half double (US) stitch.
This ‘half’ business sounds complicated doesn’t it? Don’t worry, it’s fine. The steps below will have you half trebling (if you’re using UK terminology; abbreviation = htr) or half doubling (for our US hookers; abbreviation = hdb) in no time! The fabric produced with this stitch is great for baby garments as it is still firm like the UK double (US single), but a little softer to touch.
1. Once you’ve made your foundation chain, wrap your yarn around your hook then insert it into the 3rd chain from the hook.
Anyone for crochet? The treble (UK) or double (US) stitch
If you are like me and like your work to grow fast, you are going to love this stitch. It is quite soft and has a more open pattern so it’s great for clothes and accessories.
1. Once you have made your foundation chain, wrap your yarn around your hook.
Anyone for crochet? The Double (UK) or Single (US) Stitch
As you will of probably guessed from the title, in the UK we call this a double stitch (abbreviation = dc) and our US friends call it a single stitch (abbreviation = sc). This stitch makes a firm, dense fabric which is why it’s good for making toys and containers. Continue reading
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