Every stitch here has short, plain steps, the one mistake most beginners make, and a note for left-handed makers. Crochet stitches show the US and UK names side by side, because the same name means different stitches in the two systems.
New to all of it? For crochet, learn the chain, then single crochet, then half double crochet. For knitting, start with the long-tail cast on and the knit stitch.
Crochet stitches (18)
Getting started
Main stitches
Single crochetUS sc, UK dcHalf double crochetUS hdc, UK htrDouble crochetUS dc, UK trTreble crochetUS tr, UK dtr
Making it wider or narrower
Texture and lace
Front loop onlyUS FLOBack loop onlyUS BLOPopcornUS pcShellUS shellV-stitchUS V-stGranny clusterUS 3-dc cl, UK 3-tr cl
Finishing off
Knitting stitches (14)
Getting started
Main stitches
Making it wider or narrower
Knit 2 togetherUS k2togSlip, slip, knitUS sskYarn overUS yo, UK yfwd / yrnMake 1 leftUS M1LMake 1 rightUS M1R
Texture and lace
Ribbing (1x1 and 2x2)US k1, p1 ribGarter stitchUS garter stStockinette stitchUS St st, UK stocking stSeed stitchUS seed st, UK moss st
Finishing off
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The same stitch guide is in the app, next to your row counter, so you can check a stitch without leaving your project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
