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    Home » Tutorials » Stitch Anatomy for Crochet

    Stitch Anatomy for Crochet

    In my "Stitch Anatomy" series we'll go over basic crochet stitches, their anatomy and need-to-know techniques. If you're looking for clarification about a standard crochet stitch, you're in the right place.

     

    Free Lessons from a Craft Yarn Council Certified Instructor
    There isn't one right way to crochet, but I am dedicated to teaching you the best way.

    If you're new to crochet, click this link

    If you've never crocheted before and are wondering where to begin, please check out my series "Beginner Crochet Tutorials".

    All of my patterns and tutorials use U.S. terms.

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    Back Loop Only (BLO) for Crochet

    close up of hook under the front loop

    Front Loop Only (FLO) for Crochet

    Magic Circle Crochet Technique

    Magic Circle Tutorial for Crochet

    Close up of step one of slip knot

    Slip Knot

    Hook and yarn making a chain

    Chain Stitch (ch)

    Single Crochet Tutorial

    Single crochet (sc)

    Close up of half double crochet

    Half double crochet (hdc)

    Close up of Double Crochet stitch

    Double crochet (dc)

    Close up of treble crochet stitch

    Treble crochet (tr)

    Close up of slip stitch

    Slip stitch (sl st)

    Weaving in your ends

    Weaving in Ends

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