Step-by-Step Crochet Stitch Instructions

Understanding the Stitch Quantity

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 6 plus 5 stitches for symmetry plus 3 chain stitches for increase.

Row Instructions

1st Row

In the 6^th stitch from the crochet hook, work (1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet). Then, repeat the following: *3 chain stitches, skip 5 stitches, (1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet)*.

2nd Row

Start with 4 chain stitches, skip the arch of 1 chain stitch. Now, repeat the pattern: *5 double crochets together in the arch of 2 chain stitches, 3 chain stitches, and 1 half double crochet in the central stitch of the arch of 3 chain stitches, followed by 3 chain stitches*. After repeating from * to *, finish with 5 double crochets together in the arch of 2 chain stitches, then 1 chain stitch, skip the arch of 1 chain stitch, and make 1 double crochet in the last stitch.

3rd Row

Begin with 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet in the 1^st stitch. Then, repeat the following pattern: *3 double crochets, (1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet) in half crochet*. After repeating from * to *, finish with 3 chain stitches, and make 2 double crochets in the last stitch.

4th Row

Start with 3 chain stitches, then make 2 double crochets between crochets. Now, repeat the following: *3 chain stitches, 1 half double crochet in the central stitch of the arch of 3 chain stitches, and 5 double crochets together in the arch of 2 chain stitches*. After repeating from * to *, finish with 3 chain stitches and 3 double crochets together between the last 2 crochets.

5th Row

Begin with 4 chain stitches, then repeat: *(1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet) in half double crochet, followed by 3 chain stitches*. After repeating from * to *, finish with 1 chain stitch and 1 double crochet in the last crochet.

Repeating Rows

Repeat rows 2^nd to 5^th to continue creating your crochet pattern.