How to Crochet the Single Crochet Stitch - Step-by-Step Visual Guide #1242770 (License: Personal Use)

This instructional diagram demonstrates the first step of forming a single crochet stitch: inserting the hook into the designated stitch, wrapping the yarn (yarn over), and drawing it through to create a new loop on the hook. The red arrows highlight the precise direction of hook movement, while the green loop marks the active working yarn, labeled “1” for clarity in pattern instructions. The underlying fabric shows a textured granny square pattern, indicating this technique is used in classic lace-style crochet projects.

Used in beginner crochet tutorials, online craft blogs, and pattern PDFs to visually clarify stitch execution; matches user intent for learning foundational techniques or troubleshooting tension and placement errors.