The Linked Single stitch is a hole free stitch that is quite dense, but looks pretty and is simple to make. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Linked Single Crochet stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

Keep reading for the full written stitch guide, but if you prefer to crochet along with me then watch the video below which is available in both left and right handed versions.

Click here for the left hand video

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The Linked Single stitch is a pretty double sided stitch that although works up slowly in height, it is very easy to make. The stitches are linked by working into the side bar of the previous stitch which means the fabric is completely hole free.

This stitch is an easy 1 row repeat with no multiple of stitches as you can make this any any number of stitches that you need.

For the sample in the picture below I used Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

The yarn I used for the pictures in this stitch guide is Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

I also used my trusty Clover Amour hooks which are perfect if you are looking for a good value ergonomic crochet hook that won’t cause your hand to ache if you are crocheting for long periods of time. I’ve tried many different crochet hooks over the years, but I always end up coming back to my trusty Clovers. They just sit so well in my hand and never let me down.

How To Crochet The Linked Single Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Click here for the right hand video

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• Sp = Space
• YO = Yarn Over
• St = Stitch
• Sc = Single Crochet

Start by making a foundation chain in any number of stitches that you choose, plus 1 for your turning chain

Row 1. In the 2nd ch from your hook make a sc. *Insert your hook into the side of the previous stitch and then immediately into the next ch. 

YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through all 3 loops on your hook* 

repeat between *and* until you reach the end of the row.

Row 2. Turn and ch1. Make a sc in the first st. *Insert your hook into the side of the previous stitch and then immediately into the next st. YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on your hook* repeat between *and* until you reach the end of the row.

Repeat row 2 until you have as many rows as you need

If you’re looking to take your Linked Single crochet up a notch and are up for a challenge, take a look at the Single Herringbone stitch here which is based on a Linked Single crochet, with a twist.

How To Add A Border To The Linked Single Stitch

The Linked Single stitch has only single crochet rows, so for your border you need to add 1 stitch into the side of every row.

I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches into.

If You Enjoyed The Linked Single Crochet Stitch

If you enjoyed the Linked Single Crochet Stitch, you may like these stitches too:

• Single Herringbone – a much more challenging version of the Linked Single. The second row of the repeat needs you to work backwards which can be quite awkward to do but the end result is stunning.
• Linked Double Crochet – uses the same technique as the Linked Single but using double crochet stitches.
• Raspberry – another simple single crochet based stitch that is also hole free but uses the different loops to create its texture.

FAQs

How difficult is the Linked Single Crochet stitch to make? It’s an easy stitch to make for beginners. If you’re comfortable making a basic single crochet stitch then the Linked Single is a simple next step.

Is the Linked Single a hole free stitch? Yes, this stitch has no holes at all and that’s because each stitch is made through the side of the previous one, leaving no space for holes.

What can the Linked Single stitch be used for? Anything that you need a dense, hole free fabric. Items such as boot cuffs, placemats or coasters.

Does the Linked Single need a lot of yarn to make? Single crochet stitches use more yarn than double crochet stitches and because of the Linked Single being quite dense, it uses more yarn than you’d expect.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the Linked Single stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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