About FreshStitches

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The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

Single Crochet

Single crochet (abbreviated ‘sc’) is the most commonly used stitch in crochet. The single crochet stitch is simple to do and creates a lovely dense fabric that is perfect for crocheting amigurumi (stuffed animals).

Word of warning: American and British crochet terms are different! This video illustrates the American ‘single crochet’, which is called a ‘double crochet’ in British terminology.