Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Basic Stitches
Chain (ch)
Foundation stitch
Single Crochet (sc)
Basic stitch
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Medium height
Double Crochet (dc)
Taller stitch
Triple Crochet (tr)
Tallest basic stitch
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Join or move
Pattern Abbreviations
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
ch
|
Chain |
sc
|
Single crochet |
dc
|
Double crochet |
sk
|
Skip |
inc
|
Increase |
dec
|
Decrease |
rnd
|
Round |
Hook Sizes
| US | Metric |
|---|---|
B/1
|
2.25mm |
C/2
|
2.75mm |
D/3
|
3.25mm |
E/4
|
3.5mm |
F/5
|
3.75mm |
G/6
|
4mm |
H/8
|
5mm |
I/9
|
5.5mm |
💡 Pro Tip:
Count your stitches at the end of each row!