Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

34 Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

Twisted Columns

Gentle columns of twists make a great pattern for bags and

other accessories where you want to add vertical lines.

Ch a multiple of 6 sts plus 2.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk and ea ch across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st 2 sc, *sk next 2 sc, FPdc in next sc 2

rows below, sc in 2nd skipped sc, FPdc in 1st skipped sc 2

rows below behind prev post st, sc in next 3 sc; rep from *

across, ending sc in last 2 sc, turn.

Row 4: Rep row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st 2 sc, *sk next 2 sc, FPdc in next FPdc

2 rows below, sc in 2nd skipped sc, FPdc in prev FPdc 2 rows

below behind prev post st, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across,

ending sc in last 2 sc, turn.

Rep rows 4 and 5 to desired length.^1

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Woven Stitch.

Alternating post stitches creates a woven-like fabric that is

thick and soft. This makes great hats and slippers.

Ch an even number of sts.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hk and ea ch across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *FPdc in next dc, BPdc in next

dc; rep from * across to t-ch, dc in top of t-ch, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *BPdc in next dc, FPdc in next

dc; rep from * across to t-ch, dc in top of t-ch, turn.

Rep rows 2 and 3 to desired length.

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