How to Crochet: Straight Stitch

The most straightforward of joins, straight stitch is a beginner friendly method of joining two pieces together.

The most straightforward of joins, straight stitch is a beginner friendly method of joining two pieces together.

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The most straightforward of joins, straight stitch is a beginner friendly method of joining two pieces together.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Beginner
Craft: Crochet
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 1

Step 1

Start by putting your two pieces of crochet on top of each other so the wrong sides are touching and the right sides of the fabric is facing outward.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 2

Step 2

Thread your darning needle.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 3

Step 3

Take your needle into the wrong side of the fabric just to fasten it, and leave a bit of a tail so you can weave it in later.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 4

Step 4

Put the two pieces together and line up your stitches.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 5

Step 5

Begin by taking your needle underneath the first V stitch and underneath the corresponding V stitch on the back and pull your needle through.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 6

Step 6

Next, bring your needle back around the next stitch along the back piece and up through the corresponding stitch.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 7

Step 7

Take your needle up through the next stitch on your front piece and through the corresponding stitch on the back piece.

How to Crochet Straight Stitch - Step 8

Step 8

Continue moving up and down along your V stitches. Weave in your 2 tails and you should be left with a sturdy seam.