Stitches & Techniques Guide
Table of Contents
Slip Knot 1 Chain (ch) 2 Slip Stitch (sl st) 2 Single Crochet (sc) 3 Half Double Crochet (hdc) 4 Double Crochet (dc) 5 Treble Crochet (trc) 6 Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc) 7 Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) 8 Alternating between BPdc and FPcd 9 Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) 10-11 Extended Single Crochet (esc) 12 Reverse Single Crochet (rev sc) 13 Front and Back Loop 14 Increase Two (inc 2) 15 Increase Three (inc 3) 15 Invisible Decrease (inv dec 2) 16 Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog) 16 Working in to the Back Bump of the Chain 17 Magic Ring 18 Working in Magic Ring 19 Closing Magic Ring 20 Hiding Magic Ring’s Tail 20 Creating a Circle Joining with Slip Stitch 21 Needle Join 22 Join with Single Crochet 23 Changing Colors 24 Close Piece 25-26 Join an Open-Ended Piece to a Closed Piece 27-28 Sew Two Flat Pieces Together 29 Blanket Stitch – Edging 30 Blanket Stitch – Sewing to Another Piece 31-32 Cleaning and Washing Amigurumi 33-34 Crochet Terminology – US and UK 35
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Stitches & Techniques The stitches are worked in the same way when working in rows or rounds.
Slipknot
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Place yarn between the Place hook below the Rotate hook clockwise. index and the middle finger yarn from the left and and bring it up above the above. index finger.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Continue to rotate until Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the you have created a loop on loop you created by the hook. rotating the hook.
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Chain (ch)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Begin with a slipknot. Yarn over And pull yarn through the loop on the hook
Step 4
Loop
Slipknot Here we have a chain with 10 stitches. When counting the stitches on a chain don’t count the slipknot and the loop on the hook
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Insert hook into next Yarn over and pull up one Pull yarn through loop on stitch loop. hook.
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Single Crochet (sc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Insert hook in the next Yarn over Pull up one loop (2 loops stitch. on hook).
Step 4 Step 5
Yarn over. Pull yarn through both When starting a new row loops on hook (1 loop on chain 1 and turn work. hook).
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Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Yarn over. Insert hook in the next Yarn over and pull up one stitch loop (3 loops on hook).
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. And pull yarn through the When starting a new row 3 loops on hook (1 loop chain 2 and turn work. on hook).
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Double Crochet (dc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Yarn over Insert hook in next stitch. Yarn over and pull up one loop (3 loops on hook).
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. Pull yarn through 2 loops Yarn over. (2 loops on hook).
Step 7 Step 8
Pull yarn through 2 loops When starting a new row (1 loop on hook). chain 3 and turn work.
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Treble Cochet (trc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Yarn over twice. Insert hook into next Yarn over and pull up one stitch. loop (4 stitches on hook).
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two Yarn over. loops (3 loops on hook).
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Pull yarn through two Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops (2 loops on hook). loops (1 loop on hook).
Step 10
When starting a new row chain 4 and turn work.
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Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
3 2 1 3 2 1
Yarn over Insert hook between the Insert hook between posts number 1 and 2 posts number 2 and 3 from back to front. from front to back.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. Pull up one loop (3 loops Yarn over. on hook).
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Pull through two loops (2 Yarn over. Pull through two loops (1 loops on hook) loops on hook)
Overall view of the effect
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Front Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
3 2 1 3 2 1
Yarn over Insert hook between the Insert hook between posts number 1 and 2 posts number 2 and 3 from front to back. from back to front.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. Pull up one loop (3 loops Yarn over. on hook).
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Pull through two loops (2 Yarn over. Pull through two loops (1 loops on hook) loops on hook)
Overall view of the effect
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Alternating Between FPdc and BPdc
Vertical Rib Pattern
The first row is made of regular double crochet. On the second and following rows we alternate between FPdc and BPdc always matching the following stitch with the one on the previous row.
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Foundation Single Crochet (Fsc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
To make the 1st stitch Insert hook under top 2 Yarn over. chain 2. strands of 2nd chain from hook.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Pull up a loop. Yarn over. Pull yarn through 1 loop. (2 loops on hook)
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Yarn over. Pull yarn through both For the remaining loops (1 loop on hook). stitches: insert hook First stitch in done. between the previous stitch.
Step 9 – side view Step 10 Step 11
And under booth loops of Yarn over. Pull up a loop (2 loops on the chain portion of the hook). foundation.
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Step 12 Step 13 Step 14
Yarn over. Pull yarn through one Yarn over. loop. (2 loops on hook).
Step 15 Step 16
Pull yarn through both Work as many as needed. loops (1 loop on hook).
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Extended Single Crochet (esc)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Insert hook in the next Yarn over. Pull up a loop (2 loops on stitch. hook).
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over. Pull yarn through one Yarn over. loop (2 loops on hook).
Step 7
Pull yarn through two loops (1 loop on hook).
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Reversed Single Crochet (rev sc) Also known as crab stitch, this stitch is worked from left to right.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Join with single crochet. Insert hook on the next Yarn over and pull up a (page 22) stitch to the right. loop.
Step 4 Step 5 Overall view of the effect
Yarn over. Pull through two loops.
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Front and Back Loop
Round Piece Flat Piece
Back loop
Back loop Front Front loop loop The front loop is the one closest to you and the back loop is the one farthest from you.
- Working in to the Back Loop
Step 1 Overhead View Front View
Insert the needle into the One row of single crochet Working in the back loop middle of the two top stitches worked in the only leaves a horizontal loops of the next stitch. back loop only. bar under the stitches. Complete the required stitch as normal.
- Working in to the Front Loop
Step 1 Step 1 - Front View Front View
Insert the needle under Front view of step one. One row of single crochet the top loop closest to stitches worked in the you and complete the front loop only. Working required stitch as normal. in the front loop only leaves a horizontal bar under the stitches on the opposite side of the work.
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Increase Two Stitches (inc 2) The single crochet is used as an example. With other stitches this technique is worked using the same principle: two stitches in the same space.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Work the first single Insert hook in the same Yarn over and pull up a crochet as you normally space as the previous loop. would. single crochet.
Step 4 Step 5
Complete the stitch as We now have two single you would a normal single crochets in the same crochet. space. Increase is complete.
Increase Three Stitches (inc 3) This increase is used when we need to create a corner like with squares or cubes.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Work the first single Work a second single Work the third single crochet as you normally crochet in the same space crochet in the same space would. as the previous one (2 as the previous ones (3 stitches in the same stitches in the same space). space).
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Invisible Decrease (inv dec 2)
Step 1 Step 2 Overhead view
Insert hook into the front Repeat in the next stitch Overhead view of step 2. loop of the next stitch (3 loops on hook). from the front and under.
Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two Complete stitch. loops.
Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Insert hook into next Yarn over and pull up a Insert hook into next stitch. loop (2 loops on hook). stitch.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Yarn over and pull up a Yarn over. Pull yarn through all three loop (3 loops on hook). loops (1 loop on hook).
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Working into the Back Bump of the Chain
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Bump
From the front the chain Turn chain. In the back Insert hook under the looks like a series of Vs on you can see little vertical bump and work the top of each other. Make lines on top of each other required stitches. When as many stitches as those are the bumps. working a stitch taller needed. than the single crochet, you would need to yarn over before inserting the hook under the bump.
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Magic Ring
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Place yarn between the Wrap yarn end around Bring working yarn to the index and middle finger. index finger two times. front above the index finger.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Insert hook under the Pull last portion of yarn Yarn over. three portions of yarn. and pull it under the other two.
Step 7 Step 8
Pull through loop on Magic ring is done. hook.
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Working in Magic Ring
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Insert hook inside magic Yarn over and pull up a Yarn over. ring. loop (2 loops on hook).
Step 4 Step 5
Pull yarn through both Work as many stitches as loops on hook (1 single required. crochet made).
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Closing Magic Ring
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Grab
Pull
Gently pull on the tail left The loop on the right is Grab the loop that moved by the magic ring and the one that moved. It close to where the tail is watch which of the loops became shorter. and pull it back away move. (DO NOT pull tail from the tail (the other completely) loop is going to get short and close completely).
Step 4 Step 5
Grab the tail and pull until Closed magic ring. the remaining loop closes completely
Hiding Magic Ring’s Tail
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
When working the 2nd Work the stitches hiding Keep covering the tail round hold the tail from the tail under them. until is no longer visible. the magic ring behind the This is especially useful stitches you are working when working on a flat into. piece.
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Creating a Circle Joining with Slip Stitch
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Hold the beginning and Insert hook into the last Slip stitch. end of the work making stitch. sure that it isn’t twisted.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Slip stitch
Work the first stitch in Continue to work around When reaching the last the same space as the slip as required. stitch of the second stitch. round ignore the slip stitch.
Step 7 Step 8
Insert hook into the first Work the stitch required stitch. as you normaly would and continue working in a continuous spiral.
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Needle Join
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Finish round. Insert hook in next stitch. Slip stitch, cut yarn and pull through the stitch.*
Step 4 Step 5
Thread yarn in a tapestry Insert the needle needle and insert it, from between the top loops of front to back of work, the slip stitch and to the under the top loops of back of work. Weave in the next stitch. ends.
*The initial slip stitch is only needed when working in continuous spirals.
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Join with Single Crochet This same technique can be used with other stitches the single crochet here is used as an example. When using taller stitches than the single crochet yarn over before inserting the hook into the first stitch and be careful not to let the slipknot slide around the hook.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Make slipknot on hook. Insert hook on first stitch Yarn over. of the work.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Pull up a loop. Yarn over. Pull through two loops.
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Continue to work around. When reaching the end of Insert hook in the fist the round ignore the slip stitch of the round you stitch that had been are working. made to finish the piece.
Step 10 Step 11
Complete stitch. Continue to work normally in continuous spirals.
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Changing Colors This same technique can be used to add yarn of the same color if you happen to run out of yarn.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Do not complete last Grab the new color yarn Pull new color yarn stitch. with the hook. through both loops of the last stitch completing it.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Insert hook in next stitch First stitch with new color While working the first and work the required completed. round with the new color stitch. work the stitches over the end tail of the old color yarn and the tail from the beginning of the new color yarn.
Step 7
First round with the new color completed.
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Close Piece
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Stuffed piece with six Thread yarn on a tapestry Insert needle under the single crochet remaining. needle. front loop of the next Cut the yarn leaving a stitch from the center of long tail. Pull tail through the piece to the outside. final loop on the hook.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Repeat with all the other Pull yarn tight and the Insert the needle into the stitches. opening will close. first front loop and pull the yarn.
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Insert the needle once Insert needle through the Insert needle into the more into the same place loop and pull. center of the opening we and pull the yarn until just closed making it you have a loop. come out the other side or as far as possible and pull yarn.
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Step 10
Cut yarn. The opening is now closed and the tail concealed.
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Join an Open-Ended Piece to a Closed Piece
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
On the open-ended piece Place the open-ended Insert the needle into a bring the yarn to the piece where you want to stitch on closed piece that outside by sliding it under join it and secure it with is above the stitches of the two top loops of a pins. the open-ended piece. stitch.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Insert the needle into the Grab the next stitch on Insert the needle into the next stitch of the open- the closed piece that is next stitch of the open- ended piece. Do not pull above the stitches of the ended piece. to tight. open-ended piece.
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Repeat all around. The Insert the needle into a Insert needle once more joining stitches will be stitch on the main piece into the same spot, pull slightly slanted which is that slightly inside the yarn until you have a loop good because that way open-ended piece. and insert needle into the they blend in more. loop.
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Step 10 Step 11 Overall view
Pull yarn creating a knot Joining is now completed. and insert needle close to the knot and through the other side of the doll.
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Sew Two Flat Pieces Together The same technique can be used when sewing a flat piece to a stuffed piece.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Lay the two pieces on top Grab a loop on the Insert needle under the of each other. bottom piece that is top loops of the top piece under the top piece. from right to left.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Insert needle under the When reaching the end On the second time pull top loops of the top piece insert needle into a loop the yarn until you have a from left to right. Repeat of the bottom piece loop and insert the all around. twice. needle into it and pull yarn.
Step 7 Step 8
Insert needle between Two flat pieces joined the top and bottom piece together. and through the back od the bottom piece. Pull yarn and cut.
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Blanket Stitch – Edging
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Thread a fine tip needle Insert needle where you Pull thread. The thread with an embroidery want to start the will be secure by the knot thread (2 strands) and tie stitching. that was made in the a knot in the end beginning.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Insert needle more or less Pull thread until you have Pull stitch into place. 3mm to the left side from one loop and insert Insert needle about 3mm where the needle came needle in that loop from to the left side of last out previously. the back (don’t let the stitch. loop to twist).
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Pull thread until you have Pull stitch into place. Continue as desired. a loop and insert needle into hoop from the back.
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Blanket Stitch – Sewing to another piece
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Thread a fine tip needle Insert needle under a Don’t pull thread with an embroidery loop inside the t-shirt. completely. Insert needle thread (1 strand) and between the strands of knot both ends together. the thread close to the knot.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Pull thread. The thread is Place the felt piece where Insert needle in the t-shirt now secure. you want it to stay and and about 3mm to the bring the needle to the right to where your front close to it. needle came out previously.
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Pull thread until you have Insert needle into the Insert needle in the t-shirt a loop. loop from the front and and about 3mm to the pull the stitch into place. right of the fast stitch.
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Step 10 Step 11 Step 12
Pull thread until you have Pull stitch into place and Anchoring stitches: in a loop and insert needle continue to stitch around order to prevent them to into the loop from the the piece. slip from their place, front. insert the needle behind the stitch.
Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
Come out as close to the Finish off: insert needle, Insert needle into the t- stitch as you can. from the top, into the shirt close to the felt first stitch. piece and to the last stitch. Secure and weave in ends on the inside.
Step 16
Finish off completed.
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Cleaning and Washing Amigurumi
- Spot cleaning If it’s just a spot that needs cleaning, if the yarn is non-machine washable, if the doll has a wire armature and/or it has a cardboard reinforcement.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Fill a bowl with water Dip a washcloth in the Dab the spot until it’s (you can add a little bit of bowl. clean. soap if needed).
- Hand wash
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Fill a sink/basin with Immerse amigurumi into Gently squeeze all of the water and a wool-wash the water and let it sit for water out with out product. 5min. twisting. Fill basin with clean water. Repeat until no foam comes out.
Step 4
Hang them to dry out from under direct sunlight to avoid color fading.
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- Machine wash
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Cover the safety eyes Place amigurumis inside Place pillowcase into the with soft fabric and pillowcase and tie a knot washing machine medical tape. on the open end of the together with other pillowcase. laundry to conserve water and energy. Use cold- water and delicate cycle.
Step 4 Step 5
Remove the amigurumis Hang them to dry out from the pillowcase and from under direct take the fabric out of the sunlight to avoid color eyes. fading.
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Crochet Terminology – US and UK
American English European English
Chain (ch) Chain (ch) Slip stitch (sl st) Single crochet (sc) Single crochet (sc) Double crochet (dc) Double crochet (dc) Treble crochet (tr) Half double crochet (hdc) Half treble crochet (htr) Treble crochet (tr) Double treble crochet (dtr) Double treble crochet (dtr) Triple crochet (tcc) Popcorn (pop) Popcorn (pop) Picot (pic) Picot (pic) Hook (hk) Hook (hk) To crochet To crochet Stitch (st) Stitch (st) Row Row Round Round Repeat Repeat Loop (lp) Loop (lp) Yarn over (yo) Yarn over (yo) Space (sp) Space (sp) Skip (sk) Miss Next Next Last Last Decrease (dec) Decrease (dec) Increase (inc) Increase (inc) Ring Ring Join in to ring Join in to ring
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