As briefly mentioned, these projects are easy patterns that utilize primary stitches. However, bear in mind that it is best to use dense stitches like single crochets and half-double crochets. This is because they offer thicker and tighter stitches and more coverage for your hot kitchenware. Nevertheless, here are some of the basic stitches that you'll bump into: - Chain stitches (ch) - Slip stitches (sl st) - Single crochet (sc) - Half double crochet (hdc) - Double crochet (dc)