We have gathered 42 free basic crochet stitches into one post that is easy to scroll through and decide which stitch you’d like to learn and practice. Each stitch is explained and has a quick video tutorial for further help. We also have a few patterns linked with each stitch, so you can give that project a try. 

Happy Crocheting! 

42 Free Basic Crochet Stitches

1

Single Crochet

Pattern

2

Single Crochet (Front Loop)

Pattern

3

Single Crochet (Back Loop)

Pattern

4

Extended Single Crochet

Pattern

5

Half Double Crochet

Pattern

6

Half Double Crochet (Front Loop)

Pattern

7

Half Double Crochet (Back Loop)

Pattern

8

Half Double Crochet (Front 2 Loop)

Pattern

9

Half Double Crochet (Front Bottom Loop)

Pattern

10

Extended Half Double Crochet

Pattern

11

Wide Half Double Crochet

Pattern

12

Double Crochet

Pattern

13

Double Crochet (Front Loop)

Pattern

14

Wide Double Crochet

Pattern

15

Treble Crochet

Pattern

16

Slip Stitch (Back Loop)

Pattern

17

Half Double Slip Stitch

Pattern

18

Half Double Slip Stitch (Back Loop)

Pattern

19

Herringbone Double Crochet

Pattern

20

Herringbone Half Double Crochet

Pattern

21

Herringbone Half Double Crochet (Front Loop)

Pattern

22

Mixed Loop Stitch

Pattern

23

Even Mixed Loop Stitch

Pattern

24

Half Double Crochet V-Stitch

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25

Double Crochet V-Stitch

Pattern

26

Griddle Stitch

Pattern

27

Even Moss Stitch

Pattern

28

Crumpled Griddle

Pattern

29

Mesh Stitch

Pattern

30

Moss Stitch

Pattern

31

Spider Stitch

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32

Sedge Stitch

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33

Wattle Stitch

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34

Grit Stitch

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35

Sprig Stitch

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36

Pike Stitch

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37

Modified Daisy Stitch

Pattern

38

Linked Stitch

Pattern

39

Boxed Block Stitch

Pattern

40

Shell Stitch

Pattern

41

Wide Half Double Crochet Cluster

Pattern

42

Berry Stitch

Pattern