1 Staggered Half Double Pairs ‘The staggered half double peirs stitch produces a supple and softly textured fabric that would work well on a child's blanket Ic follows the same principle of paired single crochet (see stitch 9, lef by working twice into one stich, but this time you are working into chain spaces and replacing deceased stitches with a chain. Thss stitch would work well with several yarn weights. Step 2 Step 3 Multiple An even number of Step 3 (row 2)Ch2, hde2t0g 3, plus I forthe foundation over frst and 2nd ch gp, *chl, chain. hde2tog by inserting hock in ‘seme ch sp as last st, then in next ch sp; rep from * working 2nd leg of last hde2teg under teh of previous row, ch, thde in And eh of teh, turn. Step 1 {row 1) Hde?t09 over 3id and 4th ch from hook. ‘Step 2 (row I cont) *Cht, hde2t0g by inserting hock In next 2ch rep from * to lest ch, Step 4 Repeat Step 3. cht, thd in last ch, tue. pe Rowen See Open Scallop ‘As the name suggests, ts is 2 looser versicn of the previous stitch, The group of four doubles now has the addition of a chain in the middla of it and the groupe are broken up ky another grouped stitch, This more open network increases the drape of the fabric and makes it vety suitable for shawls, wraps, and scarves, Stop 3 Multiple 6 ss, plus 1 forthe foundation chain ‘Step 3 (rou 2) Ch3, sep 2s, Ad in next de, #24, ch, 2] in ch 2p, WideZog; rap fom * working lat login teh, turn eg’ Falcon ‘Step 4 Repeat Sep 3. *INde2eg,[2de, eal, 2de]in Spall titeh Wele2tog, rect ch; top from "to lat! Sch, (ido double crochet 2 Wae2teg workinglactleg in together: "ya, insert hock in laet ch, ten. ‘ext, 7, pull loop through, 10, pull through fat 2 loops, ‘tip nent Bats, rep from 820 in next tf, pull rough 2 oops on hoot] tice. ‘Step 4 (row 1) [2de, cht, 2d) in Ath ch from hook49 Rope Itwould be easy to confuse Rope stitch with the Double V stitch that appears in the Basie Stitches section (see stitch 29, nage 48). However, in this example the pairs of doubles alka include a chain in the middle of them and more stitches are skipped between the pairs. This stitch would work well in a variety of yarns and har excellent drape. 50 Iris lis stitch is an elegant stizch with lots of drape. It's similar in construction to Rope stitch Gee stitch 49, left) but with two stitches sitting either side of the center chain there is increased stability. This makes the stitch suited to finer, lace-weight yarns. Pastels and bright colors would show this stitch off to its best advantage. Multiple 3 ste + 2, plus ! for the foundation chav, ‘Step 3 (row 2) Ch3, skip first 2de, “Tide, cht, 1del in ch-1 sp, ‘ship 2de; rep from * to lest de, skip last de, Ide in tch, turn Stop 4 Repeat Step 2. Step 4 (ow 1) tein dthch from hook, chi, 1dein notch Step 2 (ow 1 cont) ‘Skio ‘ch, 1de in next ch, ch, 1d in next ch; rep from *tolastch, ‘de in last ch, tun Multiple 4 sis + 1, plus Zor the foundation chain ‘Step 1 (row 1) [2de, ch, 2de) in Sth ch from hook Step 3 [row 2) Ch3, skip first 3a, “[2de, cht, 2de] in ch-1 8p, ship next de; rep from * tw last 2de, skp last Zee, Te inch, turn ‘Step 2 (row | cont) “Skip 3ch, [2dc, cht, 2de] in next chi rep from * 4 last 2ch skip ch, dein act hy turn Step 4 Repeat Step 3.61 Arcade Arcade stitch, sometimes known as Wheatsheaf stitch, produces one of those instantly recognizable crochet fabrics, Itie an interesting stitch because the overall fabric looks 32 iF sections have been cut away. This ie achieved by cofleetting clusters of doubles end linking them with a row of chains and single crochet. This has the effect of making ‘each row touch, rather than stem fiom, the row below. Multiple 6 5 +1 aera See guna et wa cadence Resets Soe Sree Seprcniaptatcnns, Toe eelnereh Hin eee Step 3 On3, skin [1s 10, ;om * ending Iscin Ser R eS Steeda em ace Ide, Ise, 1del: rep from *to «Stop 6 Repeat Steps 2-5 Tulip ‘Tulip stitch ie a pretty stitch, with clusters of doubles offset against each other to produce quite a heavy pattern, Itie quick and easy to work, with ene row repeated throughout. This stitch is suited to larger projects like blankets and throws, and would look particularly affective worked in etripes of more than one color. Multiple 4 2t, plus § for the foundation chain Step 1 (row 1) 3dc in Sth ch from hook, skip 3ch, 1se in next ch. Step 2 (row 1 cont) *Ch3, 3de in same ch as last se, skip ch, 156 in next ch; rep from * to end, turn Step 3 (row 2) Ch4, 3de in fist of these ch- skip [1sc, 3d, Tse in ch 3 sp, 'ch3, idcin same ch sp as lest ec, skip [Tse, 3d], Tec in next ch-3 sp, rep from * working last sc under ch-, turn Step 4 Repeat Step 373 Alternate Double Clusters Twin Clusters Accouple of subtle differences make ths forked stitch look Alternate Double Clusters illustrates the basic constuction of SSERW ancieition te late The aaa ae cluster stitches extremely well. Each cluster is made up of three pairings is similar, but each cluster is built from six rather then doubles that are joined together at the top and bottom. These four stitches and the rows of clusters alternate with rows of clusters are held together by a mesh of single chain which single crochet. Ths helps to detine the forked cluster as the helps to offset the clusters and make the fabric stable. When focus and the spaces in-between are now much smaller working the foundation chain, you may want to use a size larger hook, so that the chain is loose enouch to take three stitches. Step 2 step 3 Step 2 step 3 ‘ Mutiple > pl 241th Step 3.Cnt sip fete, tee foundation chain, inde sp, Tacin pole Multiple Any number of sts, Step 3 (row 2) Ch3, skip fst 2ecinch ap: rep rom * noting thatthe frst 3ch will de3tog, “de3togin next ch sp, Step 1 cin Indch fom | rcing ae nto fat Te, count asthe fst de hl, skip next dedtog; rep Hook tscineven chtoend, TSC nde ed sein Sd of Stop t row 1)0e% from * to last 3ch, work de3tog on these ch tr top 1 (row 1) DeBtog in under teh, turn, Step 2 Cr ship tte “IT 485 ch from hook : creat ccs ep om SP 4 Repeat Supe? end 3 7 Step 4 Repeat Step 3 {olan ec, Te ever iat See, Spal tit Te in Step 2 (row I cont) “Chi, fh em chs, tr cistron Feok in skp next ch, de3tog m rext nen Ye, pall ough chy rep fom * 0 end, wan, Jorpul tough rt 2loope ‘nhool] 3 teecin same place, skp vent seep betacen|] Semecin nent yo, pul trough al 7 leap ‘onhook.Bead Bead stitch has the appearance of a stitch that has bean wrapped. This is achieved by working the stitch over two stitches so that it slopes rather than forms a single cluster in cone place. The elfect is very pretty and looks very effective in yyamne that catch the light. Unlike a lot of etitchos in thie eection, ‘this stitch would suit lightweight yarns and make lovely stoles and scarves. 79 Honeycomb Honeycomb stitch ie a much denser and mare highly textured stitch then our previous examples. Itis typical of the way that clusters are worked into a firm background of single crochet. “The clusters are made in the same way as those in Large Clusters cee stitch 74, page 85), but are mote prominent in thie instance because they are worked directly into the base fabric, rather than a chain space. Sea . Step 1 tscin 2nd ch from ° ipend st Multiple 2s. Styp 3 Chiat fate ie wn eens Sie. hook, Tse in every chto enc, Step2Chi.terineachot Liman Ta mestnorloe wun Step 4 Repent Steps 2 and 3. qeper ee 2sc, tum, Step 2 Chi, ship frst se ‘Special stitch Sicl slanting fenlete etoily Sen SG ene Red twaa Ie jwcrdaen tenia de eee Pea eto feigeeeerend bap ‘ae n each of next 2ec: rep from *t lst, fac n 109 of last cl. sur, ‘through) 3 times in same place, yo, pul tough fest 6 loops on hook, yo, pull Step 6 Repeat Steps 25, through both leops on hookCorded Ridge 142 Offset Filet Net Corded Ridge is one of these stizches that you just want to Ofse: Filet Not differs from the previous example in two ways. reach out and touch. It is a simple, yet highly tactile stitch \n this example the net is created by the stitches being taller and unusval because all the rows are worked with the right than they are wide and the stitches are worked into chain side of the work facing. This means that instead of turning spaces rathar than the top of atitches from the previous row. the work at the end of the row, you need to work wrong- This has the effect of causing the double crochet stitches to side rows from left to right. Experiment with diferent yarrs lie at an angle, producing an attractive offet pattern to see the effect they have on the ridges. Stop 1 Stop 2 Muttiple Ary rumber ofsts, Step 3.Ch3 (counts es 1d, Muttiple Aneven number of Step 2 Cha, skip frst de, “ide plus forthe foundation skp Isc, Ide in back loop ef sts, plus 3forthe foundation _inneat ch sp, ch, skip Td; chain. ‘each dc from row betore last, chan rep from, Ide under ath of end of row. Do not tur, hed, um, Step 1 ()Skip Ich ounte (WENA st TOW. Do nok ‘Step 1 1d in Sth ch from * a5 1d0, tdein rext arc every Stop A Repeat Stope 2 and 3 hook, teh, stip 1eh, 1de Stop 3 Repeat Step 2. chto end of row. Do not turn. in next ch; rep from * to fend turn, ‘Step 2 Chi, Ise in front loop lof last de, “Isc 9 front loop of next de to right; rep from * to fend of rom, sl stn rc of ch3 Deo net tu,174 Chevron 176 Simple Chevron ‘The Chevron is probably the most iconic of all the crochet stitches. It's ever popular and ever capable of reinventing itself from the 1930s through to the runways of the twenty- first century. One reason that it has lasted is probably because its based on the simple prncple of peaks end troughs. This simple pattern can be variously interpreted and there are infinite opportunities to create pattems using different colors for each row. Simple Chevron follows the same basic principle of creating peaks and troughs. This time the decreares ars made by working three stitches together in the same place, to compencate for the two extra stitches made. This chevron, also appeers gentler because it is worked in double rather than single crochet stitches, Step 2 Step 2 (cont.) rear Step 2 (cont, Multiple 16 2t2 +2. Step 2 Chi, 20: in fire se, "Hee in each of noxt Ten, ci Step 1(R5) Zein 2ndch rom da tue eachatnee Tac the founclation chain. ‘de in ext de, “de in each of hook, “Isc in each of next Zc so next Ice, deag aver next Spichiemenchotnen inne scrap ton “to Step USinsehiourteae Ue ecineuhot non de Tehimeinet dh ieehom® ee vewettine Alp lest, Ted teein next ely Mec in Bde in next de; rep from * tolestch endnglest rep with each of next ch, SeStog over ending last rep with 2de in 2ee in last ch, turn 7 ot nest 3ch, Ide in each of next ees " ce cas ich**, 3dc invent ch; eprom HE *toend, ending lot rep at "*, Step 3 Repeat Step 2. 2de in lest ch, tun AO sts +1, plus3 for Step 2 Ch3 (counts as 1d),