Single Crochet (sc)

The dense, versatile stitch used in amigurumi and garments.

Insert hook into next stitch, under both loops.

Durova: single crochet demonstration (Wikimedia Commons).
Durova: single crochet demonstration (Wikimedia Commons).

Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

Use the same hand position; pull smoothly.
Use the same hand position; pull smoothly.

Yarn over, pull through both loops.

Completes one sc.
Completes one sc.

Quick loops

Single crochet: turning & stitching (WebM, 2025, CC BY 4.0 / Bastique).
Legacy OGV demo: turning & sc (2008, Own work).

Next: Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Motion loop (single crochet)

Video tutorial showing single crochets into a chain (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Diagram steps (single crochet)

Completed single crochet diagram SC step detail diagram