The first thing to learn when learning crochet is to start the stitches. The crochet stitches are mainly divided into braid stitches and circular knitting stitches. The following production series will introduce the crochet braid stitches and crochet loop stitches in detail. Needle diagram, let’s learn together!
Crochet braid stitching method: (also called separate thread stitching method)
1. Place the crochet hook behind the thread and wrap the needle around in the direction shown by the arrow;
2. Wrap the thread around the crochet hook;
3. Turn the crochet hook in the direction shown by the arrow to hook the thread.
Illustration of crochet loop stitching:
1. Wrap the short end of the wire around the index finger of your left hand twice and pinch it with your thumb and middle finger;
2. Take the "circled" thread from your left hand and hold it between your left thumb and middle finger;
3. Wrap a long piece of thread around your left hand, pass the crochet needle through the "loop" and hook the thread out;
4. Use a crochet hook to hook out the thread;
5. Complete the circular stitching.
Tips: Weavers with different usage habits of left and right hands may use slightly different methods in steps 1 and 2. See the picture for details.
Basic crochet stitches
Basic crochet stitches: illustrations of crochet braid stitches
Introductory crochet stitches: Illustrated crochet tutorial for short crochet stitches
Basic crochet stitches for beginners: Illustrated tutorial on crocheting medium and long needles
Basic stitches for getting started with crochet: Illustration of long needle crochet
Basic crochet stitches: Illustrated tutorial on crocheting long needles
