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This is a nice and easy crochet stitch. Produces a nice textured surface.
Src: The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches
This stitch is also sometimes known as Raised Ripple Stitch, Textured Ripple Stitch.
Note: There are many (slight) variations to this stitch. I have shown the FPtr (Front Post Treble) in the diagram. However most common variation is using FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet) rather than FPtr (Front Post Treble).
There is a full tutorial for the Alpine Stitch (by WindingRoadCrochet.com)
Note: There are many (slight) variations to this stitch. I have shown the FPtr (Front Post Treble) in the diagram. However most common variation is using FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet) rather than FPtr (Front Post Treble).
There is a full tutorial for the Alpine Stitch (by WindingRoadCrochet.com)
Astrakhan Crochet Stitch is ideal for a puffy textured pattern. See full details in Crochet Stitches: Astrakhan Stitch.
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DCF is especially good for when you have a foundation chain that has to be crocheted on both sides. A good example is when you are making booties. The DCF provides a stronger, less holey start to your work.
Read the full steps in How to Double Chain Foundation (DCF).
Read the full steps in How to Double Chain Foundation (DCF).
I originally called this the Duo Sided Crochet Cord but later learnt that it is more generally called the Romanian Crochet Cord. This is one of my favourite crochet stitches for making beautiful looking yet sturdy and strong crochet cord. Ideal for jewellery as well as strong drawstrings (for bags).
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3D Wave Edging
This 3D wave crochet stitch makes a lovely edging. I will just point you to some links:-
Both links open in new windows. Tutorial is by ellej.org (Elena Kozhukhar)
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There are various ways to accomplish the invisible sc increase. Below are links to some short video tutorials.
- Invisible Increase by bymami.dk
- How to Crochet: The Invisible Increase by TinyCurl (of tinycurl.co)
(aka Needle Join)
An invisible way of ending a crochet row. Especially useful when changing colours. Despite its name, no needle is needed (unless you really want to use a needle!)
(see: How to make the Invisible Join photo tutorial)
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Addendum: Apr 2022
Since writing this, I come across other names for this stitch. One of them is “waistcoat stitch“. I can’t remember the others but will add when I do.
Since writing this, I come across other names for this stitch. One of them is “waistcoat stitch“. I can’t remember the others but will add when I do.
aka vsc (vertical single crochet) or waistcoat stitch
I also denoted this stitch as "vsc" because you work into the V of the stitch in the row below.
“Knit-single crochet stitch” or “ksc stitch” or “knit sc stitch” is another name I made up. I stumbled on this stitch on my own but I am quite sure it is already out there somewhere. I just have not come across it.
It is a great stitch for amigurumi projects because it is a dense fabric with hardly any holes for the stuffing to fall out or show through. It is also a very tough fabric and because all the stitches stack up vertical (much better than the normal sc stitch), it is perfect for tapestry crochet.
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Modified single crochet stitch or Wayuu crochet stitch or Tapestry crochet stitch.
Great for tapestry crochet and wayuu mochila bags because the stitches produce a vertical straight line, with no slant.
It is vertically straighter than even the Knit-single crochet stitch (ksc) aka waistcoat stitch.
Great for tapestry crochet and wayuu mochila bags because the stitches produce a vertical straight line, with no slant.
It is vertically straighter than even the Knit-single crochet stitch (ksc) aka waistcoat stitch.
A dense crocheted fabric. Ideal for crochet amigurumi.
How to do Modified Shallow single crochet stitch.
How to do Modified Shallow single crochet stitch.
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Needle Join
see: Invisible JoinO
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How To Faux Rib Crochet. Yields a fabric that is mildly elastic, is quite dense (no big holes), but not stiff.
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I am presenting the stitch as I found it “The Harmoney Guide to Crochet Stitches, Vol. 1”, 1986, Lyric Books Limited, p21
I use this stitch as a secondary main stitch in tapestry crochet work, e.g. how to make tapestry crochet bags.
The image uses the term “double crochet”. This was an American book. American “double crochet” = “single crochet” (British).
I use this stitch as a secondary main stitch in tapestry crochet work, e.g. how to make tapestry crochet bags.
The image uses the term “double crochet”. This was an American book. American “double crochet” = “single crochet” (British).
This is Single Crochet (sc) - American Crochet System (my preferred and which I use throughout this site and in my patterns).
But just to be darn confusing (and that is why I prefer graphical instructions to written words), this stitch is also known as “double crochet stitch” 🙁 (in the British Crochet terminology).
But just to be darn confusing (and that is why I prefer graphical instructions to written words), this stitch is also known as “double crochet stitch” 🙁 (in the British Crochet terminology).
yo, insert hook into two or more rows below (number of rows indicated thus: sdc1, sdc2, sdc3, etc.), yo, draw loop through to height of current row, yo, (draw through 2 loops)x2
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sdc2 = if you are on Row 10, then work the spike stitch into R8
sdc3 = if you are on R10, then work the spike stitch into R7
Example
sdc2 = if you are on Row 10, then work the spike stitch into R8
sdc3 = if you are on R10, then work the spike stitch into R7
Solomon’s Knot is made of a lengthened chain stitch and then locked with a single crochet stitch worked into it’s back loop.
The following image (click to enlarge) better shows the steps of this crochet stitch. Sorry about the grubby marks on the image. Photographed from one of my childhood crochet books.
The following image (click to enlarge) better shows the steps of this crochet stitch. Sorry about the grubby marks on the image. Photographed from one of my childhood crochet books.
Since writing the relevant articles and this entry, I have now learnt that this stitch is either called Thermal Stitch or Siberian Stitch.
The name "strap single crochet stitch" or "ssc stitch" or "strap sc stitch" - well, I made it up. I "discovered" this stitch during experimentations. It may well exist somewhere but I have not come across it. So I named it thus because it makes very strong and good looking crocheted straps that are ideal for bags, belts, and the like.
Note: if working in rounds, see Working Thermal Stitch in the Round
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Thermal Stitch aka Siberian Stitch
However before I knew better, I thought I invented it and called it Strap-single crochet stitch.
However before I knew better, I thought I invented it and called it Strap-single crochet stitch.
