Twisted Single Crochet Stitch for Edging

January 28, 2025

The twisted single crochet stitch adds charm to your project without too much fuss. Perfect for a simple border to frame your crochet work.

Make a twisted single crochet stitch for a border

Also, we’ve all had an edgy border, that could use a little LTC. The Twisted Single Crochet Stitch will help you do that. It is simple and easy to do. 

The twisted single crochet stitch is an excellent alternative to the crab stitch or the reverse single crochet stitch.

Note for British Crocheters - The term single crochet (SC) in US patterns corresponds to the double crochet (DC) in British terminology.

The Twisted Single Crochet Stitch - Instructions

  1. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop.

  2. Pro tip: Expand the stitch a little - about twice as tall as usual. This makes the twist stand out and keeps the border softer and easier to work with.

    Pull up a tall loop


  3. Next, gently turn your hook towards yourself and all the way around. Counter-clockwise if you are right-handed (clockwise if you’re left-handed). This twists the loops on the hook. 

    Turn or twist the hook around

    Twist the single crochet stitch


  4. Finish the stitch with a yarn-over and pull through all loops.

    Finish the crochet stitch as usual


That’s it. The twisted single crochet stitch is simple, yet so effective! If you’d rather follow along with a video, you can check it out here.



Hearts to Love

Looking for a heart pattern to pair with the twisted single crochet stitch? Try the World Heart Day crochet pattern!.

World Day Heart Crochet Pattern

For more heartwarming designs, explore the other heart patterns here at stonegnome.com. 

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