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sc: Single crochet (US)
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook). This is one of the building-block stitches. Patterns assume you can work it without thinking, and most other abbreviations are built from it.
How to work sc
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through both loops. In UK terms this stitch is called a double crochet (dc).
Common mistake
Confusing US and UK terms. Check whether your pattern is US or UK before you start.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does sc stand for?
sc stands for single crochet (us).
Does sc change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.