Stacked Single Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
I am always on the look out for new techniques that will improve the look of my finished crochet projects. I have never been a fan of the gap caused by a turning chain 3 at the beginning of a row or round of crochet. The Stacked Single Crochet Stitch is a great substitute for that turning chain.
Learn the Stacked Single Crochet Stitch (stsc) which is an alternative turning chain with this complete photo tutorial.
Materials
- Lion Brand Heartland in Acadia yarn
- Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
Instructions
Alternative ch 3 at beginning of a row
1. After turning DO NOT chain, sc into first stitch
2. Insert hook into 2nd leg of sc just made and work a single crochet stitch
3. If you need to replace a beginning chain 4 for a row of treble stitches, work another stacked sc in the same manner for a total of 3 stacked single crochet stitches.
4. At the end of a row (or round) you will work your final stitch into the top of the stacked sc stitch.
