Crochet Stitch Library

Every stitch used in our patterns, broken into small illustrated steps, with US and UK names side by side, common mistakes and the patterns where you can practise it.

Abbreviations glossary Beginner's guide

The basics

Magic Ring
An adjustable loop that closes tight, with no hole at the centre of your amigurumi.
US MRUK MRBeginner
Chain Stitch
The foundation of almost every project and the first stitch to learn.
US chUK chBeginner
Slip Stitch
The shortest stitch, used to join rounds, move yarn and add surface details.
US sl stUK ssBeginner
Single Crochet
A dense, sturdy stitch and the workhorse of amigurumi.
US scUK dcBeginner
Half Double Crochet
A stitch between sc and dc in height. Fast to work and soft in the finished fabric.
US hdcUK htrBeginner
Double Crochet
A tall, drapey stitch for blankets, granny squares and quick projects.
US dcUK trBeginner

Taller & textured

Treble Crochet
An extra-tall stitch for lace, open fabrics and shell patterns.
US trUK dtrEasy
Front Post Double Crochet
Worked around the post to make raised ribbing and cables.
US FPdcUK FPtrIntermediate
Bobble Stitch
Several stitches closed together into a raised bump of texture.
US bobUK bobEasy
Puff Stitch
Pulled-up loops gathered into a soft, pillowy cluster.
US puffUK puffEasy