Oct 16, 2025

What Is a Stitch (and Why It’s the Heart of Crochet)

Once you’ve learned how to chain, it’s time to meet the real star of the show — the stitch.
Every shape, texture, and crochet masterpiece (yes, even your Booty Pillow 🍑) is built from simple stitches.
Understanding them will make the rest of your crochet journey click into place.

Step 1: So, What Is a Stitch?

A stitch is a single building block in crochet — a loop of yarn that’s been pulled through another loop.
Every time you pull your hook through, you’re creating one more stitch and one more part of your project’s fabric.

Think of it like a puzzle: each little loop connects to the next, forming something soft, stretchy, and beautifully textured.

💡 Tip: When your hook’s inside the yarn, the loop on your hook is your “working loop.” The loops you’ve already made below it are your finished stitches.

Step 2: How to Recognize a Stitch

Look closely at your crochet piece — see those neat little “V” shapes across the top?
Each “V” represents one stitch. When counting or starting a new row, these V’s are your best friends.

🪄 Tip: Insert your hook under both strands of the “V” (unless your pattern says otherwise) for the most even, durable results.

Step 3: Common Stitch Struggles (and Quick Fixes)

Uneven rows? → You might be skipping or adding extra stitches. Count your “V’s” at the end of each row.
Fabric curling? → Check your tension — too tight or too loose can throw off your shape.
Holes between stitches? → You’re probably pulling loops too far apart. Keep your hands steady and movements small.

If you are making your Booty Pillow🍑, switching between stitch types is what gives it that cheeky, rounded texture. The more confident you get with stitches, the more personality your pillow gains — from soft curves to firm shapes!