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Bobble Stitch

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Bobble Stitch Follow along with my video tutorial. Solid, 3-dimensional pattern; be sure to allow ample yarn. Multiple of 3 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip 1 chain, * 1 single crochet in each chain*, chain 1, turn Row 2: * 1 bobble [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 5 times in same stitch, yarn over, draw through 6 loops], 2 single crochet*, 1 bobble , chain 1, turn Row 3: * 1 single crochet in each stitch*, chain 1, turn Row 4: * 2 single crochet, 1 bobble*, 1 single crochet, chain 1, turn Row 5: 1 single crochet in each stitch*, chain 1, turn Row 6: 1 single crochet, * 1 bobble, 2 single crochet*, chain 1, turn Repeat from Row 2

Ball Stitch

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Ball Stitch Follow along with my video tutorial. Soft, round clusters combined with single crochet. Multiple of 4 chain plus 3 Row 1: skip 1 chain, * 1 single crochet in each chain*, chain 1, turn Row 2: 3 single crochet, * 1 ball [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop) 3 times in same stitch, yarn over and draw through 7 loops], 3 single crochet*, chain 1, turn Row 3: * 1 single crochet in each stitch*, chain 1, turn Row 4: 1 single crochet, * 1 ball, 3 single crochet*, 1 ball, 1 single crochet, chain 1, turn Row 5: * 1 single crochet in each stitch*, chain 1, turn Repeat from Row 2

Lace Clusters

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Lace Clusters Follow along with my video tutorial. A bubbly texture of thick puffs combined with open work. Multiple of 6 chain plus 4 Row 1: skip 3 chain, *(1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) in next chain, skip 2 chain, 1 puff [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop) 4 times in same chain, yarn over, draw through 9 loops], chain 1, skip 2 chain*,   (1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) in last chain, chain 3, turn Row 2: * 1 puff in 2 - chain space between 2 double crochet of previous row, chain 1, (1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) under loop that closes the puff in previous row*, 1 puff, 1 double crochet in 3 – chain space at beginning of previous row, chain 3, turn Row 3: (1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) in top of puff, * 1 puff in 2 – chain space, chain 1, (1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) in top of puff*, 1 double crochet in 3 – chain space at beginning of previous row, chain 3...

Pineapple Stitch

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Pineapple Stitch Follow along with my video tutorial. A thicker stitch then soft clusters, but still somewhat flat. In light weight yarn, a popular stitch for stoles. Multiple of 2 chain plus 4 Row 1: skip 3 chain, * 1 pineapple [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop) 4 times in same chain, yarn over, draw through 8 loops, yarn over, draw through the last 2 loops], chain 1, skip 1 chain*, 1 pineapple, chain 3, turn Row 2: * 1 pineapple in each chain space of previous row*, 1 pineapple in the turning chain space, chain 3, turn Repeat from Row 2

Soft Clusters

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Soft Clusters Relatively flat stitch grouping; looks the same on both sides. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 2 chain plus 4 Row 1: skip 3 chain, * 1 cluster [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 3 times in same chain, yarn over, draw through 4 loops], chain 1, skip 1 chain*, 1 cluster, chain 3, turn Row 2: * 1 cluster in chain between clusters of previous row*, 1 cluster in top of turning chain, chain 3, turn Repeat from Row 2

Ripple Stitch

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Ripple Stitch Asymmetrical shell stitches in a compact pattern; also pretty when worked in two or more colors. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 3 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip 2 chain, 2 double crochet in next chain, *(1 single crochet, 2 double crochet) in next chain, skip 2 chain*, 1 single crochet, chain 2, turn Row 2: 2 double crochet in 1st single crochet, *(1 single crochet, 2 double crochet) in each single crochet of previous row*, 1 single crochet in turning chain, chain 2, turn Repeat from Row 2

Brick Stitch

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Brick Stitch Squares of asymmetrical shells with open work between them. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 4 chain plus 6 Row 1: skip 3 chain, * 2 double crochet in next 2 chain, (1 double crochet, chain 3, 1 double crochet) in next chain, skip 1 chain*, 3 double crochet in the last 3 chain, chain 3, turn Row 2: *(3 double crochet, chain 3, 1 single crochet) in each 3 – chain space*, 1 double crochet between last group of 3 double crochet and turning chain, chain 3, turn Repeat from Row 2

Bushy Stitch

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Bushy Stitch These shells are a combination of single and double crochet stitches, and are asymmetrical in form. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 3 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip 3 chain, (1 double crochet, chain 2, one single crochet) in next chain, * skip 2 chain , (2 double crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet) in next chain*, chain 2, turn Row 2: *(2 double crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet) in each 2 – chain space*, chain 2, turn   Repeat from Row 2

Starburst

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Starburst Shells and clusters combined. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 8 chain plus 10 Row 1: skip 1 chain, 1 single crochet, * skip 3 chain, 9 double crochet in next chain, skip 3 chain, 1 single crochet*, chain 3, turn Row 2: skip 1 single crochet, 4 – double crochet cluster over next 4 stitches [(yarn over, insert hook, draw up a   loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops) in each stitch, yarn over, draw through five loops], * chain 4, 1 single crochet, chain 3, 9 – double crochet cluster over next 9 stitches*, chain 4, 1 single crochet, chain 3, 5 – double crochet cluster, chain 4, turn Row 3: 4 double crochet in top of 5 – double crochet cluster, 1 single crochet in the single crochet, * 9 double crochet in top of 9 – double crochet cluster, 1 single crochet in the single crochet*, 5 double crochet in top of 4 – double crochet cluster, chain 3, turn Row 4: skip 1 double crochet, * 9 -...

Fan Stitch

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Fan Stitch Elegant large shells.  Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 14 chain plus 2 Row 1: skip 1 chain, 1 single crochet, * skip 6 chain, 1 elongated double crochet [yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop 1/2" long, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, yarn over, draw through 2 loops], 12 more elongated double crochet in same stitch, skip 6 chain, 1 single crochet*, chain 3, turn Row 2: 1 elongated double crochet in 1st single crochet, * chain 5, 1 single crochet in 7th of 13 elongated double crochet, chain 5, 2 elongated double crochet in single crochet between the fans*, 2 elongated double crochet in last single crochet, chain 1, turn Row 3: 1 single crochet between the first 2 elongated double crochet, * 13 elongated double crochet in the single crochet worked at center of fan in previous row, 1 single crochet between the 2 long double crochet of previous row*, chain 3, turn Repeat from R...

Wave Stitch

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Wave Stitch A popular pattern for baby blankets and Afghans. The crest of each wave is formed with one shell stitch; The distance between crests can be varied, if you wish, by adjusting the multiple.  Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 13 chain   Row 1: skip 3 chain, 4 double crochet in next 4 chain , 3 double crochet in next chain, 5 double crochet in next 5 chain, * skip 2 chain, 5 double crochet in next 5 chain, 3 double crochet in next chain, 5 double crochet in next 5 chain*, chain 3, turn Row 2: skip 1 stitch, 4 double crochet in next 4 stitches, 3 double crochet in next stitch, 5 double crochet in next 5 stitches, * skip 2 stitches, 5 double crochet in next 5 stitches, 3 double crochet in next stitch, 5 double crochet in next 5 stitches*, on the last multiple, end with 4 double crochet, skip 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet in turning chain, chain 3, turn  Repeat from Row 2...

Arcade Stitch

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Arcade Stitch Lacy but firm; the pattern repeats on the diagonal. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 6 chain plus 8 Row 1: skip 1 chain, 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 chain, * chain 3, skip 3 chain, 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 chain*, chain 3, skip 3 chain, 1 single crochet in each of the last 2 chain, chain 2, turn. Row 2: 1 single crochet in 2nd single crochet, * 5 double crochet in 3-chain space, 1 single crochet in 2nd single crochet of 3-single crochet group*, turn Row 3: chain 3, 1 single crochet in each of 3 central double crochet*, chain 1, 1 single crochet in turning chain, chain 3, turn. Row 4: 2 double crochet in 2 chain space, * 1 single crochet in 2nd single crochet, 5 double crochet in 3 chain space*, 1 single crochet in 2nd single crochet, 3 double crochet in 3 chain space, chain 1, turn. Row 5: 1 single crochet in each of the first 2 double crochet, * c...

Wide Arches

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Wide Arches And moderately large pattern in which the shells alternate with open areas.  Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 8 chain plus 3 Row 1: skip 2 chain, * 1 double crochet, chain 3, skipped 3 chain, 1 single crochet, chain 3, skipped 3 chain*, 1 double crochet, chain 3, turn. Row 2: * 1 single crochet in 2nd chain of 3 chain group, chain 3, 1 single crochet in 2nd chain of next 3 chain group, chain 1, 1 double crochet in the double crochet, chain 1*, 1 double crochet in turning chain, chain 3, turn. Row 3: * 7 double crochet in 3 chain space, 1 double crochet in the double crochet*, 1 double crochet in the turning chain, chain 3, turn. Row 4: * chain 3, 1 single crochet in the center of the shell, chain 3, 1 double crochet in the double crochet*, 1 double crochet in the turning chain, chain 3, turn.   Repeat from Row 2

Lacy Scallops

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Lacy Scallops Small shells worked in narrow chain spaces form a delicate, open pattern; suitable for a baby garment.  Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 6 chain plus 4 Row 1: *skip 5 chain, (2 double crochet, chain 3, 2 double crochet) in next chain*, skip 3 chain, 1 double crochet in last chain, chain 3, turn. Row 2: *(2 double crochet, chain 3, 2 double crochet) in 3-chain space*, 1 double crochet in top of turning chain, chain 3, turn.   Repeat from Row 2.

Simple Shells

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Simple Shells A moderately large motif.  Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 6 chain plus 5 Row 1: skip 3 chain, 1 double crochet in next chain, *(2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet) in next chain, yarn over, insert hook in next chain, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, skip 3 stitches, yarn over, insert hook in next chain, draw up a loop, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 3 times*, 1 double crochet, chain 3, turn. Row 2: 1 double crochet in double crochet before the chain space, *(2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet) in each chain space, yarn over, insert hook in next double crochet, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, skip 3 stitches, yarn over, insert hook in next double crochet, draw up a loop, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 3 times*, work last stitch in top of turning chain, chain 3, turn.   Repeat from Row 2.

Close Scallops

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Close Scallops A firm stitch that is moderately scalloped. Check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 6 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip 3 chain, 2 double crochet in next chain, skip 2 chain, 1 single crochet, * skip 2 chain, 4 double crochet in next chain, skip 2 chain, 1 single crochet* repeat from *, chain 3, turn. Row 2: 2 double crochet in 1st single crochet, * 1 single crochet between 2nd and 3rd double crochet of next 4 double crochet group, 4 double crochet in next single crochet*, repeat from *, 1 single crochet in 3-chain space at beginning of row, chain 3, turn.   Repeat from Row 2.

Steps Stitch

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Steps Stitch Pattern progresses on a diagonal.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 8 chain plus 3 Row 1: skip 2 chain, * 1 double crochet in each chain*, chain 2, turn. Rows 2 and 3: skip 1 double crochet, * 4 back post double crochet, 4 front post double crochet*, 1 double crochet in top chain at beginning of Row 1, chain 2, turn. Row 4: skip 1 double crochet, 1 front post double crochet, * 4 back post double crochet, 4 front post double crochet*, 3 front post double crochet, 1 double crochet in turning chain, chain 2, turn. Row 5: skip 1 double crochet, 3 back post double crochet, * 4 front post double crochet, 4 back post double crochet*, 4 front post double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 double crochet in turning chain, change 2, turn. Repeat from Row 4, moving pattern one stitch to the left on the even rows.

Relief Stitch

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Relief Stitch A 3-dimensional pattern with raised stitches worked around the post as in basket weave.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 2 chain Row 1: skip (sk) 3 chain, * 1 double crochet (dc) in each chain*, chain (ch) 1, turn. Row 2: * 1 single crochet (sc) in each double crochet (dc)*, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 3: * 1 back post half double crochet (bphdc), 1 double crochet (dc) in next single crochet*, chain (ch) 1, turn. Row 4: * 1 single crochet (sc) in top of post half double crochet, 1 single crochet (sc) between post half double crochet and the double crochet*, 1 single crochet (sc) in the turning chain, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 5: * 1 back post half double crochet (bphdc), 1 double crochet (dc) in next single crochet*, chain (ch) 1, turn.   Repeat from Row 4.

Basket Weave Stitch

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Basket Weave Stitch An unusual dimension is created by working around the posts , first to the front, then the back.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 6 chain   Row 1: skip 3 chain, * 1 double crochet (dc) in next chain*, repeat from* to end of row, chain (ch) 2, turn. Rows 2 and 3: skip 1 double crochet (dc), *[1 front post double crochet (fpdc)] 3 times, [1 back post double crochet (bpdc)] 3 times*, [1 back post double crochet(bpdc)] 3 times, 1 double crochet (dc) in top of turning chain, chain (ch) 2, turn.   Rows 4 and 5: skip 1 double crochet (dc), *[1 front post double crochet (fpdc)] 3 times, [1 back post double crochet (bpdc)] 3 times*, {1 back post double crochet (bpdc)] 3 times, 1 double crochet (dc) in top of turning chain, chain (ch) 2, turn.   Repeat from Row 2.

Open Ridge Stitch

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Open Ridge Stitch A firm and heavy, yet airy pattern; especially suitable for a placemat or handbag.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 2 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip (sk) 1 chain (ch), * 1 single crochet (sc) in each chain*, repeat from * to end of row, chain (ch) 1, turn. Row 2: 1 half double crochet (hdc), * skip 1 stitch, 1 half double crochet  (hdc) in next stitch, 1 half double crochet (hdc) between 2 proceeding half double crochet*, skip 1 stitch, 1 half double crochet (hdc) in chain at beginning of row, chain 1, turn. Row 3: * 1 single crochet (sc), inserting hook through front loop of each stitch in previous row*, repeat from * to end of row, chain (ch) 1, turn. Repeat from Row 2.

Diagonal Stitch

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Diagonal Stitch Long stitch pulled diagonally across each group of three.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 4 chain plus 1 Row 1: skip (sk) 1 chain, * 1 single crochet (sc) in each chain*, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 2: * skip (sk) 1st stitch, 1 double crochet (dc) in each of next 3 stitches, insert hook in last skipped stitch, yarn over (yo), draw through an elongated loop, yarn over (yo), draw through 2 loops*, repeat from * to end of row, 1 double crochet (dc) in last stitch, chain (ch) 1, turn. Row 3: skip 1st stitch, * 1 single crochet (sc) in each stitch*, repeat to end of row, 1 single crochet (sc) in turning chain, chain (ch) 2, turn.   Repeat from Row 2.

Crossed Stitches

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Crossed Stitches Double crochet (dc) stitches worked in reverse order.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 3 chain (ch) plus 2. Row 1: skip (sk) 6 chain (ch), 1 double crochet (dc) in next chain, chain (ch) 1, 1 double crochet (dc) in 4th chain from beginning [crossing over the first double crochet (dc)], *skip 2 chain (ch), 1 double crochet (dc), chain (ch) 1, 1 double crochet (dc) in 1st of the skipped chain*, repeat from * to end of row, 1 double crochet (dc) in last chain, chain (ch) 4, turn. Row 2: skip (sk) 2 double crochet (dc), 1 double crochet (dc) in next double crochet, chain (ch) 1, 1 double crochet (dc) in last skipped double crochet, * skip 1 double crochet (dc), 1 double crochet in next double crochet, chain (ch) 1, 1 double crochet (dc) in skipped double crochet (dc)* repeat from * to end of row, 1 double crochet (dc) in 3rd chain of turning chain, chain (ch) 4, turn. Re...

Woven Stitch

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Woven Stitch Single crochet(sc) stitches worked in single chain spaces.   You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 3 chain (ch) plus 3 Row 1: skip (sk) 2 chain (ch), 1 single crochet (sc), * chain (ch) 1, skip (sk) 1 chain (ch), 1 single crochet (sc)*, repeat from * to end of row, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 2: * 1 single crochet (sc) in chain space of previous row, chain (ch) 1*, repeat from * to end of row, 1 single crochet (sc) in the turning chain space, chain (ch) 2, turn. Repeat from Row 2.

Checkerboard Stitch

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Checkerboard Stitch Alternating bands of single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 10 chain (ch) plus 6 Row 1: skip (sk) 2 chain (ch), 4 single crochet (sc), * 5 double crochet (dc), 5 single crochet (sc)*, repeat from * to end of row, chain (ch) 3, turn Row 2: skip (sk) 1st stitch, 4 double crochet (dc),* 5 single crochet (sc), 5 double crochet (dc)*,   repeat from * to end of row, work final double crochet (dc) in top of chain (ch) at beginning of previous row, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 3: skip (sk) 1st   stitch, 4 single crochet (sc), * 5 double crochet (dc), 5 single crochet (sc)*, repeat from * to end of row, work final single crochet (sc) in top of turning chain (ch), chain (ch) 3, turn. Repeat from Row 2.

Up And Down Stitch

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Up And Down Stitch A varied texture produced by alternating single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. You can check out me video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 2 chain plus 2 Row 1: skip (sk) 2 chain, 1 single crochet (sc) in next chain, *1 double crochet (dc), 1 single crochet (sc)*, repeat from * to end of row, 1 double crochet, chain 2, turn. Row 2: skip (sk) 1st double crochet (dc), *1 double crochet (dc) in single crochet (sc) of previous row, 1 single crochet (sc) in double crochet (dc) of previous row*, repeat from * to end of row, 1 double crochet (dc) in chain (ch) 2 of previous row, chain (ch) 2, turn. Repeat from Row 2

Double Chain Stitch

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Double Chain Stitch A double chain stitch makes a sturdier foundation then a simple chain. It can also be used alone for a narrow trim or cord. Make a slip knot and chain (ch ) 2, work 1 single crochet (sc) in second chain from hook.   *Insert hook under the left loop of the single crochet (sc), catch yarn and draw up a loop, yarn over (yo), draw through 2 loops.*  Repeat instructions between * * until chain is the desired length.

Double Stitch

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Double Stitch Each stitch spans two.  You can check out my video tutorial to see how to do this pattern stitch. Multiple of 2 chain plus 2 Row 1: skip (sk) 2 chain (ch), 1 double stitch [Insert hook in next chain, yarn over (yo), draw through a loop, insert hook in next chain, yarn over (yo), draw through a loop, yarn over (yo), draw through 3 loops],  * 1 double stitch, inserting hook first in stitch where second yarn over (yo) was made for previous double stitch*, Repeat from * to end of row, chain (ch) 2, turn. Row 2: *1 double stitch in each pair of stitches*, Repeat from * to end of row, 1 double stitch inserting hook in last stitch and top of chain at beginning, chain 2, turn. Repeat from Row 2.