Base Linked Single Crochet Stitch + Tutorial

A very dense crochet stitch is the Base Linked Single Crochet, whereas there are two stitches in each stitch, except the first stitch in a row. You would want this for items like bags, rugs and items where durability is essential.

You can also use this for projects that require added weight, such as a weighted blanket. It thickens up the work.

The Crochet Checkerboard Rug uses this stitch. The rug has stripes of blue and white. Once a strip is done, it is sewn to the next strip. It is also double-stranded, which will make this a very dense stitch rug. It's why the stitches pop off the project, due to the double-stranding.

Don't use this stitch with combinations such as stitch samplers, as the tension is unique. With the amount of yarn needed per square inch, it won't work well with other stitches. I would even say this wouldn't work for the Base Linked Double Crochet Stitch either.

Instructions

Chain the length you need. The count is not essential, as there are no stitch multiples.

1st row: Draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (equivalent to sc2tog), *Sc2tog using last leg of the last ch and using next empty chain. Rep from *. across. 1 sc in last st that already has the last leg of the last sc2tog in it. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog using 1st and 2nd stitch. *Sc2tog using last leg of the last st and using next empty st. Rep from * across. 1 sc in last st that already has the last leg of the last sc2tog in it. Turn.

Rep the 2nd row until you are satisfied.

Crochet Diagram

You can download / print the crochet diagram.

Tutorial