Extended Single Crochet Stitch
Learn the Extended Single Crochet Stitch (Exsc) in today’s Technique Tuesday!
This extended single crochet stitch is a great one to use when making a fabric that you want to have some drape or flexibility added to a simple single crochet. I’ve used it a lot when making crocheted socks (patterns coming soon). I first was introduced to it when I was taking a class with the amazing Robyn Chachula. She told me that by using the extended single crochet instead of just the single crochet when making socks the wearer has a more comfortable experience when walking in the socks.
The extended single crochet is made by adding a chain stitch to the single crochet to extend the stitch and make it a bit more flat and less bulky.
For the video example follow these instructions:
Chain any multiple of you wish for the example.
Foundation Row:
Insert your hook in the 2nd chain from hook (the chain stitched will NOT count as a stitch),
*Yarn over your hook and pull up a loop [2 loops on your hook],
Yarn over your hook and draw thru 1 loop on hook [2 loops on hook still…but you have now created a chain stitch],
Yarn over your hook and draw thru 2 loops on hook to complete the extended single crochet.
Now, repeat the instructions from * in each chain to the end of your row to complete a row of extended single crochet stitches.
Chain 1 and turn.
Next Row:
*Insert your hook in the stitch,
Yarn over your hook and pull up a loop [2 loops on your hook],
Yarn over your hook and draw thru 1 loop on hook [2 loops on hook still],
Yarn over your hook and draw thru 2 loops on hook to complete the extended single crochet.
Repeat from * in each stitch to the end of your row to complete the row.
Chain 1 and turn.
Repeat the last row until you have the desired length of your piece. Finish off.
See, SIMPLE!
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xoxo
Marly Bird
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the deal with this extended single crochet stitch?
So here’s the thing… this stitch is great when you want your crochet fabric to have a little more drape and flexibility than a regular single crochet. It’s like a little bit more give, you know?
Why would I even use this stitch instead of a regular single crochet?
Honestly… it makes things more comfortable! I learned this from Robyn Chachula, and she said it makes socks way more comfortable for walking. It’s a bit flatter and less bulky too!
How do you actually *make* the extended single crochet stitch?
Yes! So, you start with a chain and then you insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop… then you yarn over again and pull through *one* loop. That’s the extended part! Then you yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops to finish the stitch.
Does this stitch work for any crochet project?
Well… it’s especially good for things that need a bit of give, like socks or maybe garments where you want a nice drape. You could totally try it on other things too to see how it looks!
Is this stitch hard to learn?
Oh, not at all! It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it. The video tutorial on the page is super helpful, and I break down the steps for both the foundation row and subsequent rows.
