Stitches for Your Crocheting Arsenal – Part 2. In a previous post I gave instructions for three special stitches, the moss stich, the chevron stitch and the smocking stitch, which all help add texture and interest to crochet projects.
Below are instructions for two more special stitches, photos of the stitches and general uses for them. Classic Checkerboard Stitch This stitch is great for all kinds of around the home type projects like washcloths and table runners. You can play around with this stitch by making each ‘checker’ a different color or any other kind of variation of colors. Start by chaining a multiple of 6 plus 5 Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2: ch 3, turn, skip first sc, dc in next 3 sc, *ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next 4 sc, repeat from * across. Simple Shell Stitch There’s something so sweet about a simple shell stitch. Start by chaining a multiple of 4. Row 1: shell in 4th ch from hook (skip 3 ch, shell in next ch) across. Have any questions about completing these stitches?
How to Crochet: Bullion Stitch. By Robin Beers – 47 Comments Start with a test swatch of single or double crochets. I used crochet hook size G in this example. You will also need a knitting needle. If you don’t have a knitting needle, you can use another crochet hook or a tapestry needle. The whole idea is to wrap the yarn around both the crochet hook and the knitting needle to give it more space so you can pull the crochet hook through without getting stuck! Note: If you are left handed, just put your mouse over the photo for a left-handed view. Place the knitting needle flush against the crochet hook. Wrap the yarn 7 times around both the needle and the hook from back to front. Move the knitting needle down a bit, holding the loops in place with your finger. Take the crochet hook and insert into the next stitch, still keeping the loops intact around the hook and needle.
Pull through a loop. Then – the moment of truth! This is what a row of bullion stitches looks like: Or just continue across for a bobble type of effect. Stitches for Your Crocheting Arsenal- Part 3. This third installment of Stitches for Your Crocheting Arsenal (check out Part 1 and Part 2 for even more special stitches!)
Contains the instructions for two more special stitches, photos of those stitches and some general uses for them. Basketweave Stitch The Basketweave Stitch is one of my favorite stitches in crochet. It seems difficult at the onset, but once you have mastered Back Post and Front Post Double Crochet Stitches, textured stitches like this are a breeze. Great for heavier scarfs and blankets, the basketweave stitch is often used for textured kitchen and bathroom cloths. Start by chaining a multiple of 8 plus 2 (see Chaining Multiples in Crochet for more info.) Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across Row 2: ch 2, turn, fpdc in first st, *bpdc in next 4 dc, fpdc in next 4 dc, rep from * to end, ending with a fpdc, dc in top of ch-2 on previous row.
Crazy Stitch I assume this stitch is called ‘crazy’ because it appears to be ‘all over the place’. Need help?