Stitch Library

Crochet Stitches

25 of 25 crochet stitches published so far. From the four basic stitches to Tunisian crochet and amigurumi techniques. New stitches are added regularly.

Chain Stitch finished swatch

Chain Stitch

The foundation of nearly every crochet project — a simple loop-through-loop chain that starts most rows and rounds.

Beginner Basic
Single Crochet finished swatch

Single Crochet

The shortest, densest basic crochet stitch — a firm, tightly woven fabric good for anything that needs structure.

Beginner Basic
Half Double Crochet finished swatch

Half Double Crochet

A stitch that splits the difference in height between single and double crochet, giving fabric that's a little looser but still fairly dense.

Beginner Basic
Double Crochet finished swatch

Double Crochet

A taller, more open basic stitch that works up quickly and drapes well — the workhorse stitch behind most crochet garments and blankets.

Beginner Basic
Slip Stitch finished swatch

Slip Stitch

The shortest crochet stitch, almost always used to join, move across stitches invisibly, or finish an edge rather than to build fabric height.

Beginner Basic
Treble (Triple) Crochet finished swatch

Treble (Triple) Crochet

A tall, open basic stitch worked with two yarn overs before inserting the hook, for loose, fast-draping fabric.

Intermediate Basic
Granny Stitch (Granny Square) finished swatch

Granny Stitch (Granny Square)

Clusters of double crochet worked into chain spaces, stacked round after round to build the classic granny square — one of crochet's most recognizable motifs.

Beginner Textured
Shell Stitch finished swatch

Shell Stitch

A fan of several double crochet stitches worked into a single stitch or space, creating a scalloped, shell-like ripple across the fabric.

Beginner Textured
Cluster Stitch finished swatch

Cluster Stitch

Several unfinished stitches worked into the same space and joined together at the top into one raised bump.

Intermediate Textured
Popcorn Stitch finished swatch

Popcorn Stitch

A group of complete double crochets worked into one stitch, then folded and closed to pop forward off the fabric.

Intermediate Textured
Bobble Stitch finished swatch

Bobble Stitch

A raised cluster of partially worked double crochets closed together in one stitch, similar to popcorn stitch but slightly softer.

Intermediate Textured
Puff Stitch finished swatch

Puff Stitch

Several loops pulled up to the same height in one stitch, then drawn together into a rounded, pillowy puff.

Intermediate Textured
V-Stitch finished swatch

V-Stitch

A double crochet, chain 1, double crochet worked into the same stitch, forming an open V shape across the fabric.

Beginner Textured
Moss Stitch (Linen Stitch, Crochet) finished swatch

Moss Stitch (Linen Stitch, Crochet)

Alternating single crochets and chain-1 spaces that create a woven, fabric-like texture.

Beginner Textured
Basketweave Stitch finished swatch

Basketweave Stitch

Blocks of front post and back post double crochet arranged to mimic a woven basket texture.

Intermediate Textured
Waffle Stitch finished swatch

Waffle Stitch

Front post double crochets worked in a grid pattern to build a raised, waffle-textured fabric.

Intermediate Textured
Star Stitch finished swatch

Star Stitch

A stitch built from gathered loops that link each star to the next, creating a distinctive interlocking texture.

Intermediate Textured
Crocodile Stitch finished swatch

Crocodile Stitch

Layered scales built from stacked double crochets worked around a foundation of V-stitches, resembling reptile scales.

Advanced Textured
Tunisian Simple Stitch finished swatch

Tunisian Simple Stitch

The basic Tunisian crochet stitch, worked with a long hook in two passes per row, producing a dense, woven fabric.

Intermediate Tunisian
Tunisian Knit Stitch finished swatch

Tunisian Knit Stitch

A Tunisian crochet variation that mimics the look of knit stockinette fabric.

Intermediate Tunisian
Amigurumi Magic Ring / Magic Circle finished swatch

Amigurumi Magic Ring / Magic Circle

An adjustable starting loop that lets you cinch the center hole completely closed — the standard way amigurumi and other worked-in-the-round pieces begin.

Beginner Technique
Invisible Decrease (Amigurumi) finished swatch

Invisible Decrease (Amigurumi)

A decrease worked through only the front loops of two stitches, leaving a much less visible join than a standard decrease.

Intermediate Technique
Front Post / Back Post Double Crochet finished swatch

Front Post / Back Post Double Crochet

Double crochets worked around the post of a stitch rather than into its top, used to build ribbing and raised texture.

Intermediate Technique
Corner-to-Corner (C2C) finished swatch

Corner-to-Corner (C2C)

A blanket-building technique worked diagonally in growing, then shrinking, blocks of double crochet — popular for graphghan-style pixel patterns.

Intermediate Technique
Mosaic Crochet Stitch finished swatch

Mosaic Crochet Stitch

A colorwork technique using elongated stitches worked over previous rows to build sharp, overlaid geometric patterns.

Advanced Colorwork

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