Phrase guide

single crochet

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

the most common stitch in crochet, used to create two-dimensional surfaces; achieved by pulling the thread through the next loop, then pulling the thread through both of the loops on the hook

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a slipstitch

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a crochet stitch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: single stitch

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crochet stitch

4

verb

Meaning 4

make by single stitching

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: single stitch

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crochet

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: fastmaske — stitch for creating surfaces
  • Dutch: vaste — stitch for creating surfaces