Many beginning crocheters don't
venture past the basic crochet stitches after learning to
crochet. They only learn the single crochet, double crochet, and
triple crochet. There are plenty of fancy crochet stitches to
learn. They form interesting texture and patterns and add
interest to your work. It doesn't take special skills to learn
the more advanced stitches. These stitches are based on what you
already know. You just need a crochet hook and yarn along with
patience. Here are a few fancy crochet stitches to include in
you stitch collection. Practice with worsted weight yarn and a G
or H hook until you get the feel of them.
Cross Stitch
This crochet stitch doesn't
have anything to do with embroidery. The crochet cross-stitch
creates a nice, openwork pattern resembling an X. Make a
multiple of three chains. Row 1: Single crochet in each chain
across. Chain three and turn. Row 2: Skip first single crochet.
Double in the next stitch. Go back and double crochet in skipped
stitch. Repeat row 1 and 2 for pattern.
Post stitch
The post crochet stitch creates
a raised texture. It also produces a thick, reversible fabric.
To make a front post double crochet , crochet any number of
chains. Row 1:Double crochet in each chain across. Chain three,
turn. Row 2: Double crochet in the vertical bar of next double
crochet. Double crochet in next stitch across. Chain three and
turn. Double crochet across. Repeat the tow rows for pattern. To
make back post double crochet make a row of double crochet.
Chain three, turn. Double crochet in the vertical bar behind the
stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat across.
Alternate rows of double crochet and post stitches.
Puff Stitch
Puff stitch is a crochet stitch
that resembles a bubble. Make a row of double or single crochet.
Chain one to turn for single crochet and three for double
crochet. Double crochet in first stitch. Two loops should be on
hook. Work first half of double crochet in same stitch retaining
last loop on hook. Repeat five or six more times. Making sure
loops are the same height. Yarn over and draw thread through all
loops. More double crochet make the stitch thicker.
Cluster Stitch
The cluster crochet stitch is
worked on an even number of stitches. Unlike the puff crochet
stitch, the cluster stitch uses two or three stitches.
Techniques vary on the cluster stitch but here is a common
method. Make an even number of chains. Yarn over and double
crochet in fourth chain from hook. Yarn over and draw through
two lops on hook. Yarn over and insert hook in next chain. Draw
through two loops. Yarn over and draw through all three loops.
Repeat across with chain one in the middle.
Popcorn Stitch
The popcorn stitch is another
textured stitch. It can be worked in single or double crochet.
Crochet any number of even chain stitches. single Crochet in
each chain across. Chain three and turn. Make five double
crochet in the same stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in
first stitch and pull dropped loop through.
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