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.

Noun

1. a crochet stitch

Verb

1. make by single stitching