Crochet Stitch Patterns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to Crochet Stitch Patterns

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 5 plus an additional 1 + 1 chain stitch increase.

Instructions for Rows

1st Row

Sc into the 2nd chain from the hook, *ch 5, skip 4 chains, sc into the next chain; repeat from * to the end and turn.

2nd Row

*Ch 5, work a picot of (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) into the 3rd chain of the next ch 5 arch; repeat from * ending with ch 2, dc into the last sc, skip the turning chain, and turn.

3rd Row

Ch 1, sc into the first stitch, *ch 5, skip the picot, and picot into the 3rd chain of the next ch 5 arch; repeat from * ending with ch 5, skip the picot, and sc into the turning chain arch, then turn.

Repeating the Rows

Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows for the desired length and pattern continuity.