How to complete a modified single crochet:
The modified single crochet creates a dense, warm fabric with moderate stretch, and visually resembles a knit stitch. While similar to a basic single crochet, it involves subtle adjustments in technique and stitch placement.
Steps:
Insert your hook under the right leg of the stitch.
Then, pass it under both the front and back loops (as you would in a regular single crochet).
Yarn over and pull through keeping the tension slightly looser than usual (the second loop you just pulled through should be about twice as tall as the first loop). This will create a looser tension, making subsequent rounds easier to execute.
Yarn over again and pull through to complete the stitch.
When done correctly, this stitch should flow easily, without straining your hands. You may need to loosen your tension a bit more than you would for a regular single crochet.
Helpful Tip:
As you pull the right arm of the stitch to the right, use the hook tip to guide the yarn. Slip the hook through to the opposite side of your work, making sure the hook exits directly under the front and back loops (not between the legs of the stitch as with the traditional waistcoat stitch).
Best Uses:
This stitch is ideal for patterns worked in the round, without turning between rounds.
If you like the look of the modified single crochet, you might also enjoy the waistcoat stitch. It creates a similar knit-like texture with a slightly tighter fabric. Check out the tutorial for the waistcoat stitch here.