It can be hard to find a free lace crochet stitch pattern that doesn’t look like your grandmother’s doily. Not that there’s anything wrong with your grandmother’s doily, but sometimes you just need something a little more modern looking. This Unique crochet stitch is what you are looking for.
The Zig-Zag Double Stitch is the very definition of modern with its clean lines and bold geometric design. You can use this unique lace crochet stitch for anything from lightweight throws, to trendy swimsuit cover ups, to boho market bags, and more.
Does this fun crochet stitch inspire you to create? I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Share your ideas with me in the comments below or tag me on social media @littlejohnsyarn
YouTube Stitch Tutorial
Never get lost on a written crochet pattern again. Follow along to the step by step crochet slipper pattern. Scroll down below for the complete written pattern.
Materials
Caron Simply Soft
5 mm hook
(or any yarn & its recommended hook size)
Video https://youtu.be/4412p_EIsIU
Stitches
Sk- Skip
St- stitch
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
Multiples of 6+2
Ch 32
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til end, turn. (video 0:41)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc, *ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til end, turn. (video 1:56)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc, *ch 7, sk 5 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til end, turn. (video 2:58)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, *ch 7, sk 7 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til end, turn. (video 3:58)
Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), sc under both ch-7 sps from previous 2 rows (see video), *ch 5, sc under both ch-7 sps from previous 2 rows, repeat from * til last st, ch 2, dc in last st, turn (4:44)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc next st, *ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til last ch-5 sp, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of the ch-5, turn. (video 6:36)
Row 7: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3), sk 2 sts, sc next st, *ch 7, sk 5 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til last ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in last st, turn. (video 8:08)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc, ch 3, sk 3, sc next st, * ch 7, sk 7 sts, sc next st, repeat from * til last ch-6, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch of the ch-6, turn. (video 9:46)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc, *ch 5, sc under both ch-7 sps from previous 2 rows, repeat from * until the last st, sc in the last st, turn. (video 11:25)
Repeat rows 2-9
If you enjoy creating Unique crochet stitches, then try this one HERE.
Happy Crocheting!
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