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Crochet stitches

Learn a variety of crochet stitches with our step-by-step tutorials! From chain stitches and single crochet to treble, reverse single crochet and beyond - we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.

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Videos: 19
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dc (US) / tr (UK)

In this DROPS video we show how to work the double crochet (US) / treble crochet (UK). You work a double crochet / treble crochet as follows: Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook and insert the hook in next stitch. Wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the yarn through the stitch only, leaving 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the first 2 loops only. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the last 2 loops.
2:47
Chain stitch (ch)

Hold the slip knot between your thumb and middle finger on the left hand. Move the hook under and over the yarn, with the yarn held in the hook. Pull the hook and the yarn back through the slip knot to form the first chain stitch. Keep going until you have the number of chains stated in your pattern. When counting stitches, do not count the stitch on the hook.
2:15
Slip stitch (sl st)

Insert the hook through a stitch, wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the hook and the yarn through both stitches. Use slip sts to form chain sts into a ring, or e.g. when you want to move forward on a row without showing. Then work sl sts in the stitches you want to skip.
3:22
Single crochet, sc (US) / Double crochet , dc (UK)

In this DROPS video we show you how a double crochet (dc). In the first row, we show how to work the dc in a ch-stitch. On the second row we work in both loops. The dc is usually worked under both loops from a previous row, but you can also work in the front or back loop only, which will give a stripy/textured look. Work a dc as follows: Insert the hook in stitch. Wind the yarn around the hook and pull it through, leaving two loops on your hook. Wind the yarn around the hook again and pull it through both loops.
1:25
hdc (US) / htr (UK)

US:Half double crochet (hdc) / UK:Half treble crochet (htr) Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook. Insert the hook in next stitch and wrap the yarn round the hook. Pull the yarn through, leaving 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook and pull through all 3 loops.
1:37
tr (US)/ dtr (UK)

Wrap the yarn twice around the hook and pull the yarn through the stitch only, leaving 4 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the first 2 loops only. Repeat one more time through 2 loops. Wrap the yarn round the hook a last time and pull through the last 2 loops.
2:39
Double treble (dtr) US / Triple tr UK

Double treble (dtr) US / Triple tr UK: Make 3 yo, put hook through st and pull thread through (= 5 st on hook), *yo, pull through 2 sts*, repeat from *-* a total of 4 times (= 1 st on hook).
2:53
Triple treble US / Quadruple treble UK

Make 4 yo, put hook through st and pull thread through (= 6 st on hook), *yo, pull through 2 sts*, repeat from *-* a total of 5 times (= 1 st on hook).
1:35
Crochet: four-double treble.

In this DROPS video we show how to work quintuple treble/five-double treble. Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook 5 times =6 loops on the hook. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. There will be 7 loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook 6 times = 1 st on hook. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 162-1
1:33
Crochet: Slip Knot

The stitch that starts your crochet project. There are many ways to make a slip knot but the result should be the same. A stitch on our hook that can be tightened. In this DROPS Video we show 4 different ways to do so. Just choose the one that looks easiest.
1:23
Crochet: How to avoid twists in your starting chain

In this DROPS video we show an easy way to avoid twists when you start a work with a lot of chain sts. To see a pattern (neckwarmer) where you can use this technique, go to: DROPS 172-9
2:39
Foundation single crochet (fsc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of single crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work sc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
3:51
Foundation half double crochet (fhdc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of half double crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work hdc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
4:27
Foundation double crochet (fdc)

We are making a foundation chain and one row of double crochet simultaneously. By using this method it creates a start edge on your work that is more elastic, then what you get when you first ch and then work dc into each ch. It's also very practical when you don't know how many stitches you need to start with for your project. Make sure to keep a consistent tension so the stitches comes out even on both sides of the row.
3:01
How to work a different single crochet

In this DROPS video we show how we work a slightly different single crochet. Instead of working the yarn as usual, where the hook on the needle points upwards, we wind the yarn around the hook that points down. This creates a small cross. We first work some different single crochet and then some regular single crochet. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
1:41
How to work an extended treble crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet an extended double crochet. We have already worked 2.5 rows with extended double crochet. Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook and insert the hook in next stitch, wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the yarn through the 1st stitch = 3 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through 1 loop on hook = 3 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through 2 loops on hook = 2 loops on hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the last 2 loops on hook = 1 extended double crochet. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
2:41
Crochet: Bullion stitch

Here we are sharing a fun and decorative crochet stitch, which can be applied to many crochet projects. In this Drops Video we show you how to create a bullion stitch, which can be added several next to each other on a row, or single here and there on your project. When you want to make a bullion stitch you wrap yarn 8 times (or as many as wanted or pattern asks for) loosely around the hook, go through next stitch, get yarn, pull through all loops on hook carefully one by one (use left hand to help), ch 1 to secure.
1:53
Reverse crochet

Crochet backwards (from left to right) and get a nice decorative edging.
1:14
How to crochet lobster stitch by turning the crochet hook

In this DROPS video we show how you can crochet an edge with lobster stitch by turning the crochet hook. We have already crocheted some few lobster stitches. Work like this: * Insert hook in the single crochet from the row below, pull thread through and make the stitch a little loose, turn crochet hook 360 degrees clockwise, make 1 yarn over and pull through both stitches on hook *, repeat from *-*. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.