This crochet letter S pattern makes a flat appliqué using basic stitches and light purple cotton yarn. It is written in US crochet terms and includes three rows of instructions, plus video guidance. The project is designed to take about 15 minutes, although your pace may vary. Use the finished letter for decorations or combine it with other crocheted letters to make a personalized display.
About the Crochet Letter S Pattern
The letter is worked flat, beginning with a foundation chain and continuing in rows. Increases and decreases create the curved outline of the S. The pattern is beginner-friendly, but it helps to be comfortable counting stitches and recognizing the front and back of your work.
The instructions use US crochet terminology. Follow the stitch sequence as written, and count each stitch as you go; careful counting is especially useful where increases and decreases appear close together.
Materials for the Crochet Letter S
- Light purple cotton yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
A stitch marker can help you keep track of the start or end of a row if you find it useful. The pattern does not specify a gauge or finished dimensions, so the final size may vary with yarn, tension, and hook choice. For a consistent result, keep your stitches even throughout.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: chain stitch
- ss: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- sc2tog: decrease by crocheting two stitches together
- 2 sc in next st: increase by working two single crochets into the next stitch
Important: For all chain stitches in this pattern, work behind the vertical bar.
Step-by-Step Crochet Letter S Pattern
Keep the stitch abbreviations handy as you work. The numbers in the sequences indicate how many single crochets to make; repeat a bracketed instruction the stated number of times.
Step 1: Make the foundation row
Start with a foundation chain of 35 stitches. Beginning in the second stitch from the hook, work: 2 sc, (sc2tog) 2 times, 4 sc, (sc2tog) 2 times, 4 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 3 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 2 sc, then (2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times.
Step 2: Turn and shape the next row
Turn your work and make 1 ch. Work: 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc, (sc2tog) 2 times, 1 sc, (sc2tog) 2 times, 2 sc, (sc2tog) 2 times, then 1 sc.
Step 3: Complete the letter
Turn your work and make 1 ch. Work 22 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc.
Finishing and Using Your Crochet Letter
After completing the final row, check the outline and gently arrange the fabric flat. Cut the yarn, leaving enough length to secure the end, and weave in loose ends with a darning needle. Take care not to pull the stitches so tightly that the letter puckers.
The finished crochet appliqué can be made in other colors, including multicolor yarn, to coordinate with a decoration project. If you plan to make a set of letters, using the same yarn weight and hook can help keep their size and appearance more consistent. Always check that the letter is suitable for its intended use, particularly if it will be attached to an item that needs regular washing.
Quick Pattern Reference
- Project type: Flat crochet appliqué
- Difficulty: Easy
- Yarn: Light purple cotton yarn
- Hook: 2.0 mm
- Terminology: US crochet terms
This crochet letter S pattern is a compact way to practice increases, decreases, and stitch counting while creating a decorative letter. Follow the three rows in order, keep your tension even, and use the video tutorial for additional visual guidance as you work.
