Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

104 Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

Solomon’s Knot Stitch

This classic stitch pattern can be super lacy or not at all, depend-

ing on the length of your main Solomon’s Knot. Try swatching first

to determine your favorite length.

Main Solomon’s Knot (msk): Draw up long lp on hk, ch 1 through

the long lp, sc in blp of msk.

Edge Solomon’s Knot (esk): Draw up long lp on hk to about one-

half length of the msk, yo, and draw the lp through the long lp, sc

in blp of esk.

Back Loop (blp): The back loop is the single strand of the

Solomon’s knot made from the ch 1, (the double strand is the

front lp).

Ch 2.

Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk, esk across to desired length.

Row 2: Esk, msk, turn, sk 1 esk, sc in next sc of esk, *work 2 msk,

sk 1 sc, sc in next sc of esk; rep from * across.

Row 3: Esk twice, msk, turn, sk 1st msk of row below, sc in next sc

of msk,*msk twice, sk 2 msk, sc in next sc of esk; rep from * across.

Rep row 3 to desired length.

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LOOP STITCH PATTERNS

TIP

Stitch patterns made from lacy

loops can make the most unique

fabrics. The key to a great pattern

is to make the same loop stitch

over and over. I like to mark off a

spot on a piece of paper so I can

double-check to make sure the

loop is the same size each time.