Extended single crochet adds a bit of height and flexibility to regular single crochet, making it perfect for scarves and blankets. If you want to learn it, read or watch this extended single crochet tutorial for beginners. This variation is pretty straightforward, so you will not need to learn much.
Materials List
- Yarn of choice.
- A corresponding crochet hook.
- Pair of scissors.
- A yarn needle for weaving in ends.
How To Extend Single Crochet
To an Extended Single Crochet (ESC), start by inserting your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pulling up a loop, leaving you with two loops on your hook. Then, yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook only—this extra step is what extends the stitch.
Finally, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook. This completes your first Extend single crochet. Adding the extra step elongates the stitch, giving your fabric a slightly different texture and a bit more height than a regular single crochet stitch.
Height: This stitch is slightly taller than a standard Single Crochet stitch.
Abbreviation: It is abbreviated as 'esc' in patterns.
Turning Chain: When starting a new row with the Esc, you would typically use 1 turning chain, sometimes 2.
Video Tutorial
I hope you have learned this stitch!
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