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The extended single crochet is an easy crochet stitch to do. It’s just a single crochet stitch with one extra step of pulling an extra loop up.
Here is a step-by-step tutorial with pictures showing you how to do an extended single crochet stitch.
One thing that I do differently with my extended single crochet is that instead of using a chain 2 at the start of each row I only use a chain 1. By only using a chain 1 I found that it had a less chunky appearance at the ends of rows and was more even.

Free Crochet Patterns from FirstTheCoffee.com Using the Single Crochet Slip Stitch:
Crochet Extended Washcloth Pattern
Step By Step Guide On How To Make An Extended Single Crochet With Pictures
Step 1.) Make a slip knot

Step 2.) Make a chain to the desired length:

Step 3.) Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook:

Step 4.) Yarn over:

Step 5.) Pull the yarn through the chain stitch (you will have 2 loops on your hook)

Step 6.) Yarn over:

Step 7) Pull the yarn through the first loop only:

Step 8) Yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops on the hook:

Repeat across the row, chain 1, and turn to start in the first stitch of the next row.

Other Crochet Stitch Tutorials:
- Single Crochet
- Single Crochet Back Loop Only
- Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch
- Half Double Slip Stitch
- Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only