Crochet Stiches

Crocheting is a very relaxing hobby for many including myself BUT it did not start our that way.  As a beginner I was stressed as I couldn't figure out the basic stitch and based on the tension of the stress I was taking my stress out on the yarn.  As a new crocheter here are the 6 basic stitches you should learn first:

6 Basic Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch

This is the very first stitch you should learn.  As a new crocheter just grab your favorite worsted weight yarn and make chain stitches until it's second nature.  The chain stitch is the most basic stitch but you can evolve to other stitches with this one stitch.  When making projects you all almost  always start with a chain stitch.

How to complete a chain stitch

Congrats!!!! You have made your first chain stitch 

Slip Crochet

Single Crochet

This stitch is quick when creating projects with a single crochet your project will be tighter and may take longer to show growth.  If you are trying to have less whole

Double Crochet

Half Double Crochet

Treble Crochet