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Crochet stitch reference

Foundation UK Double / US Single

Terminology

UK terminology

Foundation double crochet

Abbreviation: fdc

Instructions

Chain 2. Insert into 2nd chain, pull up a loop; yarn over hook through 1 loop to form the foundation chain, then yarn over hook through 2. For each following stitch, insert under both loops of the previous foundation chain and repeat.

US terminology

Foundation single crochet

Abbreviation: fsc

Instructions

Chain 2. Insert into 2nd chain, pull up a loop; yarn over through 1 loop to form the foundation chain, then yarn over through 2. For each following stitch, insert under both loops of the previous foundation chain and repeat.

Reference details

Category
Foundation
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitch type
Technique
Standardisation
Common