Learn the Most Popular Crochet Stitches

Do you want to make a creative pattern in crochet? The one crochet hook inspires you to create versatile handmade projects. If you want to use textured designs in your project, then you can blend these basic crochet stitches with them and make multiple patterns. This blog will reveal how to use the most popular stitches in your creation.

Most Popular Crochet Stitches- Why Learning is Essential?

Every pattern in crochet consists of basic stitches, whether you make a simple scarf or Tunisian crochet textures, which are usually a combination of different stitches, making it attractive and visually appealing. Explore 10 beautiful crochet stitches for summer. Once you know the most popular crochet stitches:

1. You can easily understand any pattern.
2. You can customize and create your own design.
3. Add texture, dimension, and style to your project.

Crochet Terms (US)

Chain: CH

Double Crochet: DC

Single Crochet:  SC

Yarn Over: YO

Slip Stitch: sl st

Let's Explore Top Popular Crochet Stitches

Here are some popular crochet stitches that you can use:

1. The Double Crochet Stitch (DC)

The basic stitch, which is slightly taller than the single crochet (SC), gives you a perfect drape and height.

In UK terms, DC is referred to as treble crochet (TR). This stitch is ideal for creating lacy or light garments.

How to Make it

1.  Pick your wooden crochet hook and make a slip knot.
2. After the slip knot, make CH stitches.
3. And insert the crochet hook into the fourth stitch.
4. YO and pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook.
5. YO again and pull up a loop, and now you are left with 2 loops.
6. Finally, YO again, pull through the last 2 loops.

2. Slip Stitch (sl st)

Slip stitch, in the US term, is abbreviated as (sl st), while in the UK it is known as SS. However, it is used for various purposes such as:

1. To join rounds.
2. You can move your yarn to another part of the project.
3. Moreover, it is also used as a decorative stitch.

How to Make It:

1. With your Lantern Moon's single-ended crochet hook, insert it into the last stitch on your hook.
2. YO and pull through both the loops at once.

3. Shell Stitch

This is an advanced stitch that creates a fan-like effect and is generally added to decorate afghans, blankets, or other patterns.

How to Make It:

1. Make a five DC in one stitch or space.
2. Skip a stitch or two and then repeat the pattern.

4. Moss Stitch or Linen

The moss stitch is not for knitters only; you can create a textured and versatile fabric with a crochet hook. This is simple to make by alternating the SC and CH.

How to Make It:

1. Start by chaining an even number of CHs.
2. Make a SC, CH 1, skip 1, and repeat.
3. On the next row, SC in the chain space.

5. Granny Crochet Stitch 

The granny square is one of the versatile, traditional, and iconic stitches in crochet. This technique uses clusters of 3 DC stitches, which are worked into the chain spaces. It can be used in projects such as blankets, scarves, or stylish bags.

How to Make It:

1. Start by 3 DC into the CH space.
2. Then, CH 1 and skip to the next space.
3. Repeat these above steps.

6. Tunisian Simple Stitch

Tunisian crochet combines the look of knitting with the motion of crocheting. For this craft, which is unique and used as a more decorative Tunisian crochet stitch, you must use a Tunisian crochet hook- a long hook, on which you can keep multiple stitches. If you don't know which size to work on, invest in Lantern Moon's Bequest Tunisian crochet hook set, which includes multiple sizes.

How to Make it:

1. Insert the hook into the second CH, YO, and pull up a loop.
2. Leave loops on the hook and continue across.
3. Now, start with the return pass, YO, pull through one loop, then YO, and pull through two loops until one remains.

Gaining knowledge of the most widely used crochet stitches allows you to be creative without limits. Every stitch takes you one step closer to a world of handcrafted beauty, whether you're exploring the rich textures of Tunisian crochet or just relaxing with a cup of tea and your wooden crochet hook or using silky finishing needles from Lantern Moon will help you not only learn but also enjoy every step of the way.