Loop placement · Beginner
Back Loop Only
Stitch modification
Working only into the back loop leaves a visible ridge and adds stretch.
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Stitch Library
This library covers individual stitches, combination stitches and the loop-placement tricks that change a fabric completely.
Where UK and US names differ, both are given — the mismatch is the single most common cause of a project going wrong.
25 entries
Texture · Intermediate
Bobble Stitch
Combination stitch
A firm ball of stitches that pops off the fabric surface — the crochet answer to a knitted nub.
Read entryStructure · Beginner
Chain Space
Structural element
The gap created by chains — where lace breathes and where forgiving patterns place their stitches.
Read entryFoundation · Beginner
Chain Stitch
Basic stitch
The starting loop chain and the spacer that makes every openwork pattern possible.
Read entryCluster · Intermediate
Cluster Stitch
Stitch family
Any group of stitches joined at the top — the umbrella term behind bobbles, puffs and decreases.
Read entryTexture · Advanced
Crocodile Stitch
Combination stitch
Overlapping scales worked around pairs of posts — dramatic, yarn-hungry and unmistakable.
Read entryShaping · Beginner
Decreases
Shaping technique
Two stitches worked together to remove one — how curves, crowns and amigurumi shaping happen.
Read entryBasic · Beginner
Double Crochet
Basic stitch
The tall, quick stitch that most blankets, shawls and garments are built from.
Read entryFoundation · Intermediate
Foundation Single Crochet
Starting technique
Chain and first row made together, giving a stretchy edge that never comes out too tight.
Read entryPost · Intermediate
Front and Back Post Stitches
Stitch technique
Stitches worked around the post of the row below, pushing fabric forward or back to make cables and ribs.
Read entryLoop placement · Beginner
Front Loop Only
Stitch modification
Working the front loop alone leaves the back loop free for texture, layers and petals.
Read entryCluster · Beginner
Granny Stitch
Combination stitch
Three double crochets worked into a chain space — the cluster that built a century of blankets.
Read entryBasic · Beginner
Half Double Crochet
Basic stitch
The middle ground: warmer and denser than double crochet, faster and softer than single.
Read entryShaping · Beginner
Increases
Shaping technique
Two stitches in one place to add width — the basis of every circle, sphere and flared skirt.
Read entryTexture · Intermediate
Loop Stitch
Texture stitch
Deliberate long loops left on the surface to make shaggy, fur-like fabric.
Read entryFoundation · Beginner
Magic Ring
Starting technique
An adjustable starting loop that closes completely — essential for amigurumi with no centre hole.
Read entryDecorative · Beginner
Picot
Decorative stitch
A tiny chain loop closed back on itself — the standard decorative dot of lace and edgings.
Read entryTexture · Intermediate
Popcorn Stitch
Combination stitch
A group of complete stitches folded forward and locked shut — the boldest raised texture.
Read entryTexture · Intermediate
Puff Stitch
Combination stitch
Several loops drawn up and closed together, giving a soft raised pillow of yarn.
Read entryFan · Beginner
Shell Stitch
Combination stitch
A fan of stitches from one point, giving scalloped edges and soft, feminine fabric.
Read entryBasic · Beginner
Single Crochet
Basic stitch
The short, tight workhorse stitch behind amigurumi, bags and anything that must hold shape.
Read entryFoundation · Beginner
Slip Stitch
Basic stitch
The flattest stitch there is — used to join rounds, travel across a row and make dense fabric.
Read entryLoop placement · Intermediate
Third Loop
Stitch modification
The hidden horizontal bar behind half double crochet, used for knit-look and camel stitch.
Read entryBasic · Beginner
Treble Crochet
Basic stitch
A tall, airy stitch for lace, fast throws and dramatic openwork.
Read entryOpenwork · Beginner
V-Stitch
Combination stitch
Two stitches split by a chain, forming a V — fast, light and endlessly stackable.
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