single stitch

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single stitch

A beginner crochets a single stitch into a small yellow square.

Definition
  1. Noun: A basic crochet stitch, often the first stitch learned, that creates a solid, relatively tight fabric. It is the shortest of the fundamental crochet stitches.
  2. Verb: To make or create something using the single crochet stitch technique.
Usage
  • As a Noun: Used to refer to the stitch itself or a piece of fabric made with it.
  • As a Verb: Used to describe the action of working this stitch. It is often used in the pattern instruction "sc" (single crochet).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The pattern calls for 20 single stitches in the first row.
    • The blanket has a dense texture because it's made entirely in single stitch.
  • Verb:
    • You need to single stitch into the next chain.
    • She single stitched the entire border of the pillow.
Advanced Usage
  • "Work a single stitch": A common instructional phrase in crochet patterns meaning to execute one single crochet stitch.
    • Work a single stitch into each stitch across the row.
  • "Single stitch increase (sc inc)": A technique where two single crochet stitches are worked into the same stitch to add stitches.
  • "Single stitch decrease (sc dec)": A technique where two stitches are joined together to form one single crochet stitch, reducing the stitch count.
Variants and Related Words
  • Single crochet (sc): The standard and most common term for this stitch, identical in meaning to "single stitch." In US crochet terminology, "single crochet" is used, while in UK terminology, it is called a "double crochet."
  • Half double crochet (hdc): A taller stitch than the single crochet.
  • Double crochet (dc): A significantly taller basic stitch.
  • Slip stitch (sl st): A very short stitch used for joining or moving yarn without adding height.
Synonyms
  • Single crochet (sc) (noun/verb): The direct synonym in US crochet terminology.
Related Phrases
  • "Sc in each st across": A common pattern instruction meaning to work one single crochet stitch into each stitch across the row.
  • "Sc in the next ch": An instruction to work a single crochet stitch into the next chain space or chain stitch.
single stitch

A beginner crochets a single stitch into a small yellow square.

Noun
  1. a crochet stitch
Verb
  1. make by single stitching

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