Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product.
Simple, but Splendid!
Throughout the year I have been highlighting different crochet stitches, but I have not talked
about the stitches that make all other stitches possible. It's a triple threat of the basic, but necessary. First comes the Single Crochet (SC), Second, the Half Double Crochet (HDC), and Third, the Double Crochet (DC). There are longer stitches besides the Double, like the Triple, however these are the 3 you use the most. As you can see in the very top picture each stitch increases in height and spacing which determines how solid your crochet piece turns out.
"So, what increases the stitches height?", you ask....the amount of loops on your hook and how many times you pull the yarn through those loops. Single will only have 2 loops on the hook and you'll pull the yarn through both loops only once. Half Double will have 3 loops on the hook and you'll pull the yarn through all 3 loops at once. Double will also have 3 loops on the hook, but you only pull yarn through the first 2 loops, (leaving 2 loops on the hook) and then you'll pull yarn through again on the last 2 loops. OK OK...enough technical, what kinds of things can you make with these 3 fabulous stitches?
You can make anything!
If I need something to be more sturdy and solid, say like for plush, I will use the SC stitch. If I want something to be more soft and pliable, like a blanket, than you can use the DC stitch, which will also save you time because you are crocheting with a bigger stitch. The Cheron Rose dress and Paw Print Scarf were both done with DC stitches, the Static Wave Beanie was done with all 3 stitches so I could get the wave pattern, and Baby Yoda, Lucky the Leprechaun, and the Baby High-tops were done with SC stitch because I need I more closed off pattern that acted more like fabric. Once you learn these stitches there will be no limit to what you can create!!
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