Shellyloops

  The beginner's single crochet guide Everything you need to master single crochet, the foundational stitch of the craft! What you'll need  Crochet requires very few tools. For learning, use a medium-weight yarn and a matching hook. Please note that it's easier to see your stitches with thicker materials. You will also need a pair of scissors for cutting the yarn at the end of your project. Single Crochet (Sc) The single crochet is the shortest and simplest crochet stitch. It creates a tight, dense fabric and is great for amigurumi (stuffed animals), dishcloths, bags, and any project where you want little stretch. How to work a Single Crochet: Foundation Chain: Every crochet project starts with a foundation chain. A foundation chain is a row of connected loops. Before you can do any stitch, you need to make a slip knot and then chain. For practice, make 15-20 chains. To start your first row, you need a turning chain: chain 1 at the start of every single crochet row. This d...