Crochet Basics: Single Crochet

The single crochet stitch is the most basic stitch for crochet. It will be the first stitch taught to those learning crochet. In patterns, the single crochet stitch will usually be abbreviated to "sc".

Video Tutorial:

Diagram:

This diagram includes a chain at the bottom with two single crochet rows being crochet off of the chain. The stitches highlighted in dark blue make up one row.

Example:

This example is the same as the diagram, having a foundation chain with two rows of single crochet stitches being crocheted off of the chain.