Today I thought I would show those of you who have not worked this stitch before how to do the shell trellis stitch with this tutorial. Keep an eye out because I have plans for a couple of designs using this stitch. I will try …
Something came over me one day and I just had to design an elegant headscarf. I know! It’s not my usual kind of design. When I think of head scarves I think of the 1950’s and old movies with (not so fast) open top cars, …
The trinity stitch has a gorgeous texture that looks great when worked up in one colour or with variegated yarn.
This is quite a thick stitch with no real gaps so it is often used to make baby blankets. It would also be good for hats and other warmer garments that do not require a lot of drape.
The trinity stitch reminds me of flowers or stars. What about you?
This stitch is made up of rows of sc3tog (single crochet 3 together) and chains. So if you are a beginner who is confident with the sc stitch I think you could quite easily give this one a go!
Our YouTube tutorials go through it slowly for you and a few times so you will be able to follow those without an issue. The videos are linked below.
Sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over
st – stitch
ch – chain
Sc3tog by inserting hook into the same st as the 3rd leg of the previous st, yo and pull through, insert hook into next st, yo and pull through, insert hook into next st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch1.
This photo tutorial is right handed. Our video tutorial also has a left handed version, which is linked below.
Step 1: insert hook into the same st that you just worked, yo and pull through:
Step 2: insert your hook into the next st, yo and pull through
Note – You will now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 3: insert your hook into the next st, yo and pull through
Note – you will now have 4 loops on your hook
Step 4: Yo and pull through all four loops on hook
Step 5: Ch1
And then you start again from step 1.
You can find our video tutorials below.
Now you have had a look at how to work the trinity stitch, let’s try it out with washcloth pattern. Grab some cotton and an appropriate sized hook. I used #4 weight and 5mm hook.
Row 1: Ch 42 and sc in second ch from hook and each st across (41)
OR Fsc 41 (you can find our video tutorial on the foundation stitches below)
Row 2: Ch1(does not count as a st), sc in the first st, *Sc3tog by inserting hook into the same st as the 3rd leg of the previous st, yo and pull through, insert hook into next st, yo and pull through, insert hook into next st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch1.* Repeat from * to * along but do not ch1 in the last trinity st. Once you have worked the last trinity st, sc in the last st worked.
Row 3 : Repeat row 2 until you washcloth is the desired height.
Final Row: Ch1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across. FO and Weave in ends.
We would love it if you would consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel and hit the bell icon to be notified of our videos as they are released! We have lots planned for 2021 so there will be something for everyone, including more stitch tutorials, pattern tutorials and mini courses!
If you would like to try the foundation sc to start this project then please check out our video tutorials.
Here is the right handed version
And the left handed version:
Today we are providing you with an introduction to the crunch stitch. Have you seen the Crunch stitch before? What projects have you used it in? The crunch stitch is a great stitch for a beginner or a more confident crocheter. It has a fabulous …
Learn To Do The Floret Stitch In our Stitch of the Week this week we have the perfect stitch for the colder weather setting in – the floret stitch. Do you recognise the stitch? We have used this stitch in a few of our designs …
Despite having what I think is quite a dull and uninspiring name (it reminds me of words such as ‘sludge’), this stitch is far from dull!
It is a durable and attractive stitch which is worked over a 1 row repeat. This makes it easy to master and the effects are simply stunning! In case you can’t tell I am a BIG fan of this stitch….
The sedge stitch is a great stitch to use whilst watching TV on an evening – once you get the hang of it, it has just the right amount of thought required whilst also allowing you to stay focussed on your favourite shows. Your eyes will adjust very quickly to where the stitches need to be worked.
The sedge stitch would make a great basis for a bag because it is a strong stitch with no big gaps and it looks fantastic… In fact we have a Susan Library tote that will be published soon which uses this very stitch! So keep your eyes peeled for that gem.
As you know we are trying to provide a simple and free pattern for each stitch of the week. This helps you to practice the stitch whilst also creating something functional and beautiful.
The free pattern that we have for you using the sedge stitch – the Susan Wrist-warmers – are surprisingly simple and have an optional cuff pattern just to finish them off. There are just a couple of measurements you need to ensure that you get the best fit:
They are so simple that you will probably laugh at how easy they are! But they are so pretty …. I took a few pairs that I had made to the office for photographing a few days ago and everyone fell in love with them. Even the men tried them on! So now I have a few pairs ordered that I need to find the time to make. My daughter has claimed two of the pairs I made whilst working on this pattern for you guys. It’s proving to be popular!
So it looks like these are great products to make for those winter fairs and Christmas presents.
You can find the video tutorial on how to work the sedge stitch – Susan Wrist warmers – on our YouTube channel
You can get a pdf version of the Susan Wrist Warmers pattern in our shops:
Ravelry here
Our shop here
Lovecrafts here
Etsy here
The sedge stitch has a really simple construction in that it is a repeat of *(sc, hdc and dc) in the same st and then sk2*.
It is worked using a starting chain of multiples of 3 (although this isn’t the case in our pattern. I started with a row of sc which is explained in the video).
In accordance with the free pattern you work the sedge st as follows from row 2
Step 1 – ch1 (counts as a sc) (1hdc and 1 dc in same st), sk2, *(1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) in next st, sk2* until the last st where you will put a sc only. Turn.
Step 2 – repeat step 1 for as many rows as desired.
It really is that easy!
Materials:
Gauge:
Not important for this project as you create the length required with your chains and work to the desired width.
Size:
Mine were 5’’ tall and 8’’ wide before sewing the ends together. There is an option to add cuffs also.
Abbreviations:
Dont forget to make 2!
Row 1— Ch in multiples of three until you get the desired length of the wrist-warmer. Then ch an additional 3.
I chained (35 in DK or 23 in aran) to start
In second ch from hook work 1 sc and 1 sc in each chain across.
Row 2— ch1 (counts as a sc), (1hdc, 1dc) in first st, sk2, *(1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) in next st, sk2*, sc only in the last st.
Row 3- ch1 (counts as a sc), (1hdc, 1dc) in first st, sk2, *(1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) in next st, sk2*, sc in turning chain from previous row.
For Row 4 – Repeat row 3 until work is wide enough to go around the knuckles.
To get a 4’’ width I made mine measure 8’’ tall as I worked it. You will then turn the finished rectangle on its side to create the finished item!
Do not fasten off.
Turn your rectangle 90 degrees.
Using a stitch marker mark the measurement from the top of the wrist-warmer to where the thumb starts.
Mark where the thumb finishes with another stitch marker.
SS or sew from the top to the first marker.
SS or sew from the second stitch marker to the bottom. Do not FO
Round 1 – Ch1, sc an even number of stitches evenly around the bottom of the glove.
SS to join
Note: be careful not to sc too few as this will make the gap for getting you hand in smaller.
Round 2 – Ch3 (counts as a dc), DC in each stitch around.
SS to join.
Round 3- ch1, *FPDC around the first stitch, BPDC around the next st* around
SS to join
Round 4 – Repeat round 3 until cuff is as wide as preferred.
FO, weave in ends.
Between 8th and 14th February 2022 you can get this pdf pattern free on Ravelry using the code that you can find in the round up post.
Get the code by clicking the link below
Then come back and use the code in our Ravelry shop by clicking the button below:
We hope that you like this pattern. We certainly do. Please feel free to share your Susan Wrist Warmers with us on our FB community page, or link as a project on Ravelry!
Learn how to crochet the X Stitch (cross stitch) with our free coffee beanie pattern! The X stitch is such a useful stitch to know. We have used it in quite a lot of our designs. It also looks great paired with the bean stitch! …
This week we are bringing you the bean stitch and an awesome free pattern for one of our Coffee Beanie Cozies! You can see from the picture that the bean stitch is really quite distinctive but its actually really quite simple. Thus making it a …
This post may contain affiliate links. These links help us keep the blog going at no extra cost to you!
I know that many of you will automatically think of the stitch that reminds us all of the waffle pancake deserts we love so much (perfect when you are just craving sugar!), but this stitch is not that!
Yes, there are two types of waffle stitch. Who knew, right?
We are taking a closer look at the rather pretty and more delicate of the two waffle stitches this week. I really like this one – it’s a little playful, has a delicate look to it but it is really quite surprising how sturdy and practical it is. The free project that we have designed for this stitch is the Wenona’s Little Basket , which you can find here in our shop. It’s also on Ravelry and all of the usual places. Etsy shop.
I love the look that using two colours gives for this project, but it’s not necessary. It’s a great scrap buster too and a lovely little gift idea!
I use mine beside the bed so that when you are getting undressed all of the bits that somehow manage to make their way into your pockets can be emptied into there and sorted the next morning. It’s amazing how much noise my husband’s keys, change and ring makes when he is getting ready for bed and I am already asleep …. Since using it I have also realised how often my daughter’s hair bobbles and slides end up in my pockets as I move around the house and pick them up from everywhere!
The free pattern is within the linked you tube video for this one!
Gauge isn’t important here. My finished catchall measured 4’’ circumference at the base and was approximately 2’’ tall.
The abbreviations in this pattern are:
Ch(s)–chain(s)
MR – magic ring St(s)–stitch(es)
rep–repeat
Exsc—extended single crochet Sc – single crochet
ss–slip stitch
sk—skip
*to*–repeat the instructions between the two * YO—yarn over
BLO—back loop only FO—fasten off
Please note that all of our patterns are written in US terms.
You will use a couple of special stitch for this. I show you how to do them and make the basket in the YouTube video below.
Extended single Crochet – This is actually a simple stitch to do. Insert hook into indicated st, YO, pull through, pull though one loop on hook, YO, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Linked extended single crochet– Based on the extended single crochet above, this stitch is worked over two stitches. Insert hook into first st, YO, pull through, YO, pull through first loop on hook. Insert hook into next st, yo, pull through, YO, pull through first loop, YO, pull through all three loops left on hook.
Twisted single crochet – This is a fun and handy alternative to the crab stitch and is worked forwards instead of backwards. Insert hook into indicated stitch, YO, pull through. Make sure that your loops on your hook are fairly loose. Being careful not to drop any of the loops on your hook simply twist your hook 360 degrees (this will twist the stitches and is the reason why you need them to be loose when created), YO and pull through both loops on hook.
To create this attractive and versatile stitch you need to start with an odd number of chains or stitches. For this tutorial we will assume that you are working into a starting chain as the YouTube video here shows you how to work into stitches and how to do the linked extended single crochet (linked exsc) . The difference is only in the way you start the row.
Step 1: In the 3rdand 4thchain from the hook work one linked exsc. (ch1, linked exsc over the next two ch’s) along to the last ch. Ch1, 1sc in last ch.
Note: the ch spaces from the previous row do count as a stitch.
Step 2: Ch2, *linked exsc over the next two st’s, ch1 * along, 1sc in last exsc from previous row, turn.
Step 3: Repeat step 2.
Don’t forget to share your projects with us over at on our Facebook Community page.
On 22nd March 2023 this pattern features in the 31 Days of Crochet Event.
There are 2 ways of joining in this event :
Did you know that I am also giving away the PDF Pattern for my corner to corner bunny pillow in the Spring Fling Event on 22nd March too?
If you are new to corner to corner don’t worry – I have a complete step by step FREE course and we make this bunny pillow together!
If you would like to check out the Spring Fling Event click the button below!
Learn to crochet the Woven Stitch with our Bookmark pattern! This week we are learning the Woven Stitch a little differently than normal—we’re using our Bookmark pattern! You’ll learn how to crochet this stitch along with a free pattern. I like this stitch because it …
