Beginner's Crochet Guide: Mastering Basic Stitches

Understanding Stitch Multiples

The quantity of stitches is multiple 2 + 1.

Row Instructions

First Row

1^st row: Chain as described above, single crochet (sc) in the 3rd chain from the hook, *skip the next chain, 2 single crochets in the next chain; repeat from * until 2 chains remain, skip the next chain, single crochet in the last chain, turn.

Second Row

2^nd row: Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, *skip the next stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat until 1 stitch remains, skip the stitch, and single crochet into the turning chain, turn.

Repeating Rows

Repeat the 2^nd row for continued pattern consistency.