free stitch pattern 3

This free stitch pattern introduces a simple yet effective crochet technique that can be used in a wide variety of projects. By mastering this stitch, you’ll gain confidence in stitch repetition, tension control, and pattern reading. It’s an excellent practice pattern for crocheters who want to strengthen their foundational skills.

stitches ond abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sp – space

Notes

.Ch1 at beginning of row doesn’t count as first st
.This pattern looks great and different on right and
wrong sides, so you can play around with it. It will be
great for scarves, blankets, hats and clothing. You can
use more than one color as well. Happy crocheting!

specil stitches

yarn over, insert hook in specified st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops,
now you have two loops on hook (photo1), repeat from

• two times more working in same stitch, (photo 2) yarn
  over and draw through all four loops, CL made (photo 3)

yarn over, insert hook in specified st and
draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops*,
now you have two loops on hook (photo1), repeat from

• two times more working in same stitch, (photo 2) yarn
  over and draw through all four loops, CL made (photo 3)

Work (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in specified stitch; shell
completed.

pattern

Row 1: ch a multiple of 4+5, dc in 5th ch from hook (ch4
counts as first dc and ch1, here and throughout), skip next 3ch, shell in next st, repeat from * to last 4ch, skip
next 3ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in last ch, turn

Row 2: ch1, (sc, ch3, CL) in first dc, skip next 2dc, (sc, ch3, CL) in next dc, skip next 2dc*, repeat from * to last
st, sc in last st (in 3rd ch of ch4), turn

Row 3: ch4, dc in base of ch4, skip ch-3 sp, shell in next sc, repeat from * to last ch-3 sp, skip ch3-sp, (dc, ch1,
dc) in last sc, turn

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.