Single Crochet Simplified: Step-by-Step “sc” Tutorial

Today, let’s learn: single crochet.

This little stitch is your workhorse will use it all the time. It is always referred to as ‘sc’. When you see ‘sc’ in a diagram, it relates to the single crochet.

Here's a laid-back way to knock one out:

Hook into the stitch: Slide your hook into the next stitch.

1. Yarn over & pull: Wrap the yarn over the hook (yo) and draw it back through the stitch you'll now have two loops on the hook.
2. Yarn over again.
3. Pull that loop right through the two loops on your hook.
4. Boom—one single crochet is complete!

Repeat: Stick your hook into the next stitch and repeat the process.

Keep going, and you’ll have a neat row of single crochets in no time!

Have a challenge with this crochet! It is only used sc to complete!

Quick Coaster Pattern

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet 
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions

1. Ch 17

2. Row 1:

   Insert your hook into the 3rd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop.
   Yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook—1 sc made.
   Continue single crocheting in each chain all the way to the end (15 sc total).
   Ch 1, turn.

3. Rows 2–n (or until square): Sc in each stitch across (15 sc), ch 1, turn.

4. Border Round:

   Without turning, sc evenly around all four sides, working 3 sc in each corner to keep it flat.
   Join with a sl st to the first sc.

5. Finish: Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tip: Adjust the number of rows so your piece forms a perfect square—thicker yarn or tighter tension may require fewer rows.