This page is the second part of my crochet stitch library and focuses on textured, decorative, and more advanced crochet stitches and techniques.
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You’ll find stitches that add depth, structure, and visual interest — including clusters, post stitches, lace variations, and pattern-building techniques. These stitches are often used to create statement pieces and richer fabric textures.
If you’re new to crochet or looking for the core stitches, you may want to start with the Basic Crochet Stitches Library, which covers the essentials.
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For my UK crocheters, the table below is a conversion of basic crochet stitches from US to UK.
| US Crochet Terms | UK Crochet Terms |
|---|---|
| single crochet (sc) | double crochet (dc) |
| half double crochet (hdc) | half treble crochet (htr) |
| double crochet (dc) | treble crochet (tr) |
| treble (tr) | double treble (dtr) |
| double treble (dtr) | triple treble (trtr) |
If you’re looking for a specfic stitch, use the drop down box below to go directly to more information about that stitch.
- UK Herringbone Half Treble (HBhtr)
- Herringbone Half Double (HBhdc)
- UK Long Treble Crochet (LTR)
- US Long Double Crochet (LDC)
- Beginning Cluster (begCl)
- UK 2 Treble Cluster (2trCl)
- US 2 Double Cluster (2dcCl)
- V-stitch (V-st) (variation)
- V-Stitch (V-st) (variation)
- UK Double Treble V-Stitch (dtr v-st)
- US Treble V-Stitch (tr v-st)
- V-Stitch Waffle Stitch – also known as raised V-Stitch
- V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL)
- Mesh Cluster Stitch
- UK Treble 3 down (tr3d)
- US Double 3 down (dc3d)
- Puff Stitch (ps) Variation (US terms)
- Crunch Stitch (US terms)
- Crunch Stitch (UK terms)
- Sieve Stitch (US terms)
- Sieve Stitch (UK terms)
- Ripple Stitch (variation) US Terms
- Ripple Stitch (variation) UK Terms
- Wavy Chevrons
- Crossed Cable Stitch (cs)
- Feather Stitch
- Braided Cable Stitch
- Celtic Weave Stitch
- Alpine Stitch
- Mini Bean stitch (mb)
- 3-Bobble Stitch (3-bob)
- 4-Bobble Stitch (4-bob)
- 5-Bobble Stitch (5-bob)
- UK 3-Double Treble Bobble Stitch (3dtr-bob) / US 3-Treble Bobble Stitch (3tr-bob)
- Spiked Bobble Stitch – Spiked Bobble 4 Below (sp4bob-bel)
- Berry Stitch (Berry St)
- Iris Stitch
- Trinity Stitch (US)
- Modified Trinity Stitch (ts)
- Block Stitch (also known as Brick Stitch)
- Floret Stitch (US terms)
- Acorn Stitch UK Terms
- Picot
- Shell Variation
- Shell (variation) US Terms
- Shell (variation)
- (US Terms)
- Shell (variation) Edging
- (US Terms)
- Ascending Shell Pattern (US Terms)
- Shell on Chains
- (US Terms)
- Shell and Fan Lace (UK terms)
- Lacy Stitch (variation) US Terms
- Lacy Stitch – Buds on Stems
- (US Terms)
- Tunisian Lattice Stitch (Tls)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)
- Tunisian Return Pass (RetP)
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together (Tss2tog)
- Filet Crochet
- Checkered Crochet
- Tapestry Crochet
- Mosaic Crochet (inset)
- Pom Pom Border
UK Herringbone Half Treble (HBhtr)
Herringbone Half Double (HBhdc)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch), yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.
UK Long Treble Crochet (LTR)
US Long Double Crochet (LDC)
Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch in the row below, yarn over and draw up loop to the height of working row, yarn over and complete the treble (UK) / double (US) as usual.
Beginning Cluster (begCl)
*yarn over, insert hook in designated stitch or space, yarn over, pull loop through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)*; repeat between * once (3 loops on hook); yarn over pull through all loops.
UK 2 Treble Cluster (2trCl)
US 2 Double Cluster (2dcCl)
Working into the same space/stitch [yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] twice (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook
See Lacy Stitch (variation)
V-stitch (V-st) (variation)
1tr, ch1, 1tr in same st / US 1dc, ch1, 1dc in same st
V-Stitch (V-st) (variation)
UK 2tr, ch1, 2tr in same st / US 2dc, ch1, 2dc in same st
- A v-st in this project is made up of a pair of trebles. Work the pair of trebles into the space between the 2 treble posts of the previous row.
- This v-st gives a tighter texture however, you can crochet your triangles using treble ch2 treble if that feels easier.
UK Double Treble V-Stitch (dtr v-st)
US Treble V-Stitch (tr v-st)
UK: 1 dtr, ch1, 1 dtr in the same chain or space
US: 1tr, ch1, 1tr in the same chain or space
V-Stitch Waffle Stitch – also known as raised V-Stitch
multiple of 5 (+1)
UK
Row 1 (RS): dc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc in each st across, ch3, turn
Row 2: sk next st, *2 tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in next st, sk next 2 sts, * rep across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, tr in last st, ch3, turn
Row 3: sk next dc, *fptr in next tr, v-st in ch-1 sp, fptr in next tr, sk next 2 dc, * rep across to last 2 sts, sk next st, tr in last st, ch3, turn
US
Row 1 (RS): sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each st across, ch3, turn (130 sc)
Row 2: sk next st, *2 dc in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, * rep across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in last st, ch3, turn
Row 3: sk next dc, *fpdc in next dc, v-st in ch-1 sp, fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, * rep across to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st, ch3, turn
V-Stitch Cluster (VstCL)
UK: treble 2 together, chain 1, treble 2 together in the same stitch.
US: double 2 together, chain 1, double 2 together in the same stitch.
Mesh Cluster Stitch
Special Stitch: Double Crochet Cluster (dcCl): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Instructions for the mesh cluster stitch (US terms):
dc in next st, ch1, sk 1 st, *dcCl in next st, ch2, sk 2 sts, * rep across to last 4 sts, dcCl in next st, sk 1 st, dc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
Next Row: sc in top of ea dcCl and 2 sc in ea ch2-sp across, ch2, turn
These 2 rows form the stitch pattern.
UK Treble 3 down (tr3d)
US Double 3 down (dc3d)
The mosaic treble stitch (US double crochet) is made three rows below, in the front of the treble below the chains from the missed stitches. (Chains are made for the missed stitches. An extra chain is made so that when a treble 3 down stitch is made, there is space. Example: chain 2 = 1 x treble 3 down)
Puff Stitch (ps) Variation (US terms)
Yarn over, insert hook around front post of double crochet from two rows below, pull through, yarn over, insert hook around the same front post, pull through (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 4 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Puff stitch variation made.
Written pattern:
Row 1 (RS): dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in ea ch to end, ch1, turn
Row 2 (WS): sc in 1st st and ea st across, ch2 (counts as dc), turn
Row 3: *ps around post 2 rows bel in next st, sc in next 5 sts, * rep across to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Rows 2 and 3 form pattern
Crunch Stitch (US terms)
Row 1 (RS): hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in ea ch across, ch1, turn
Row 2 (WS): hdc in base of ch1, sl st in next st, *hdc in next st, sl st in next st, * rep across, ch1, turn
Row 3: hdc in ea st across, ch1, turn
Rows 2 and 3 form the crunch stitch pattern.
Crunch Stitch (UK terms)
Row 1 (RS): htr in 3rd ch from hook, htr in ea ch across, ch1, turn
Row 2 (WS): htr in base of ch1, sl st in next st, *htr in next st, sl st in next st, * rep across, ch1, turn
Row 3: htr in ea st across, ch1, turn
Rows 2 and 3 form the crunch stitch pattern.
Sieve Stitch (US terms)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in base of ch1, *ch1, sk 1, sc in next st, * rep across, ch1, turn
Row 3 (RS): sk 1st st, *2sc in next ch1-sp, *rep across to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Rows 2 and 3 form sieve stitch
Sieve Stitch (UK terms)
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in ea ch across, ch1, turn
Row 2: dc in base of ch1, *ch1, sk 1, dc in next st, * rep across, ch1, turn
Row 3 (RS): sk 1st st, *2dc in next ch1-sp, *rep across to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Rows 2 and 3 form sieve stitch
Ripple Stitch (variation) US Terms
Row 1 (RS): dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in same st, *1dc in ea of next 5 chs, dc3tog over next 3 chs, 1dc in ea of next 5 chs, [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in next ch, *rep ending 2dc in last ch, ch3, turn
Row 2: 1dc in base of ch3, *1dc flo in next 5 sts, dc3tog working in flo of next 3 sts, 1dc flo in next 5 sts, [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2dc in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Row 3: 1dc in base of ch3, *1dc blo in next 5 sts, dc3tog working in blo of next 3 sts, 1dc blo in next 5 sts, [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2dc in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Rows 2 and 3 complete the ripple pattern
Ripple Stitch (variation) UK Terms
Row 1 (RS): tr in 3rd ch from hook, tr in same st, *1tr in ea of next 5 chs, tr3tog over next 3 chs, 1tr in ea of next 5 chs, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in next ch, *rep ending 2tr in last ch, ch3, turn
Row 2: 1tr in base of ch3, *1tr flo in next 5 sts, tr3tog working in flo of next 3 sts, 1tr flo in next 5 sts, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2tr in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Row 3: 1tr in base of ch3, *1tr blo in next 5 sts, tr3tog working in blo of next 3 sts, 1tr blo in next 5 sts, [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in ch1-sp, *rep ending 2tr in top of ch3 from prev row, ch3, turn
Rows 2 and 3 complete the ripple pattern
Wavy Chevrons
2 trebles/US doubles in next stitch, 1 treble crochet/US double in next stitch, [treble/US double 2 together over next 2 stitches] twice, 1 treble/US double in next stitch, 2 trebles/US doubles in next stitch, repeat across
Crossed Cable Stitch (cs)
In this stitch pattern, so that the cables are all the same direction, the cable stitch is worked over two rows.
UK Terms
Row 1: skip a stitch, treble crochet in next 3 stitches, working over the 3 stitches just made, yarn over and insert hook into the skipped stitch. Pull up a loop to the height of the treble, yarn over and pull through 2 loops twice.
Row 2: ch1, double crochet across.
If you would like your cables in different directions, skip row 2
US Terms
Row 1: skip a stitch, double crochet in next 3 stitches, working over the 3 stitches just made, yarn over and insert hook into the skipped stitch. Pull up a loop to the height of the double crochet, yarn over and pull through 2 loops twice.
Row 2: ch1, single crochet across.
If you would like your cables in different directions, skip row 2
Feather Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space, yarn over, pull up, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the chain space two rows down, yarn over, pull up, (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the next chain space, yarn over, pull up (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops. Chain one and start the next feather stitch in the same chain space.
Braided Cable Stitch
The braided cable stitch uses 6 stitches and is made from crocheting Front Post Double Treble Below (Fpdtr UK) / Front Post Treble Below (Fptr US) in the third row below, skipping stitches and then working in those skipped stitches either in front of the stitches made or behind the stitches.
Celtic Weave Stitch
This stitch is worked by crocheting around the post of stitches (front post on one row and back post on another). The stitches are crocheted ‘out of order’ so they cross each other. This is achieved by skipping stitches and going back to work in the skipped stitches.
Alpine Stitch
This stitch pattern is a 4-row repeat
UK
(RS)*fptr in the tr 2 rows below, tr in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fptr in next st, tr in last st, ch1, turn
(WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn
(RS): *tr in next st, fptr in the tr 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, tr in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
(WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn
US
(RS)*fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, dc in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fpdc in next st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
(WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn
(RS): *dc in next st, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
(WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn
Mini Bean stitch (mb)
Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook
3-Bobble Stitch (3-bob)
yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times more (4 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops.
See Pattern Below
4-Bobble Stitch (4-bob)
yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times more (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 5 loops.
5-Bobble Stitch (5-bob)
Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two stitches, repeat this 5 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Bobble Stitch made.
UK 3-Double Treble Bobble Stitch (3dtr-bob) / US 3-Treble Bobble Stitch (3tr-bob)
Wrap yarn twice around the hook, insert hook into stitch, pull up 1 loop (4 loops on hook), [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (2 loops on hook) * repeat three times in total (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Double Treble/Treble Bobble Stitch made.
Spiked Bobble Stitch – Spiked Bobble 4 Below (sp4bob-bel)
This stitch is worked around the post of the stitch two rows below. *Yarn over, insert hook around the post of the stitch two rows below, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), * rep 3 more times. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to close the bobble.
Berry Stitch (Berry St)
Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through the first loop only, yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 5 loops, insert hook into next stitch, double crochet (US single crochet) into next stitch. Alternate a berry stitch with a double crochet (single crochet) and repeat to the end of the row or round.
Iris Stitch
Multiples of 4
UK
Ch3, tr in next st, sk1, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in next st, *sk3, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in next st, * rep to last 4 sts, sk2, tr in last 2 sts, turn
Ch3, tr in next st, [2tr, ch1, 2tr] in ea ch1-sp across to last 4 sts, sk2, tr in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
US
Ch3, dc in next st, sk1, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, *sk3, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, * rep to last 4 sts, sk2, dc in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Ch3 dc in next st, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in ea ch1-sp across to last 4 sts, sk2, dc in last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Trinity Stitch (US)
The Trinity stitch uses single crochet 3 together (sc3tog). The rows begin with a single crochet and this stitch is used to work the first stitch of the sc3tog. The following sc3tog across the row uses the previous stitch to work the sc3tog. To keep the stitch count the same across the row, a chain one is completed after working the stitches together and counts as a stitch in the following row. The exception to this is when the last sc3tog of any row is worked. A single crochet is worked in the last stitch, even though this is the last sc3tog of the row.
Written instructions:
Multiples of 2 plus 1, add 1 for foundation chain (chain any even amount).
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3tog (starting in sc just made), *ch1, sc3tog starting in st just made, * rep across to last ch, sc in same st as last sc3tog, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in first st, , sc3tog (starting in sc just made), *ch1, sc3tog starting in st just made, * rep across to last ch, sc in same st as last sc3tog, ch1, turn
Modified Trinity Stitch (ts)
This stitch uses UK Treble 3 together/ US Double 3 together. A treble/double crochet 3 together stitch is made out of 3 incomplete treble/double stitches crocheted together. The placement of the stitches are different from the regular treble/double 3 together. Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch you just worked, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Chain one. Trinity Stitch made. The Trinity Stitch begins in the last stitch worked, treble 3 together (as above), chain one.
Block Stitch (also known as Brick Stitch)
US crochet terms
Row 1 (RS): dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in ea ch across, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in base of 1st st, ch2, *sk 2 sts, sc in next st, ch2, * rep across ending with sc in last st, ch2 turn
Row 3: *3dc in ch2-sp, * rep to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 4: sc in base of 1st st, ch2, *sc in sp bet 3dc, ch2, * rep across, ending with sc in last st, ch2, turn
(Rows 3 and 4 complete block stitch pattern)
Floret Stitch (US terms)
The floret stitch is created by working a combination of slip stitches and double crochets that alternate across the row. The height of the double crochet is decreased by the slip stitch and this creates a staggered, floral-like appearance. I love how easy it is to work this stitch!
First row: dc in ea st across, ch1, turn
Second row (WS): sl st in base of ch1, *dc in next st, sl st in next st, * rep across, ch2, turn
The above 2 rows form the floret stitch.
Acorn Stitch UK Terms
Row 1: ch1, dc in next st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *rep to last st, dc in last st, turn
Row 2: Ch3, *tr3tog in the ch sp of prev row, ch1, *rep to last st, dtr in last st, turn
Row 3: ch1, [dc, ch2, dc] in first ch1 sp from prev row, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next ch1 sp from prev row, *rep to end, turn
Row 4: ch3, tr in next st, *ch1, tr3tog in ch sp from prev row, *rep to last st, tr2tog, turn
Row 5: ch1, dc in next st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *sk st, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, *rep to last st, dc in last st, turn
Round 6: rep row 2
Round 7: ch1, dc in each dc and top of tr3tog from prev row.
Picot
There are several variations of picot – this pattern uses chain 5, slip stitch into the first chain
Shell Variation
UK Treble 5 Together (tr5tog)
US Double 5 Together (dc5tog)
Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, *yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through the first 2 loops.* Repeat 3 more times (a total of 5 times). 6 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.
Shell (variation) US Terms
Row 1 (RS): tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in ea ch to end, ch1, turn (168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280 tr)
Row 2: sc in base of ch1, * sk 3 sts, [tr, ch1 4 times, tr] in next st, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, * rep to end, ch7, turn.
Row 3: * sc in top of 3rd (middle) tr of shell, ch3, tr in sc, ch3 * rep to last shell, sc in top of 3rd tr of shell, ch3, tr in last st, ch4, turn.
Row 4: * 3tr in ch3-sp, tr in sc, 3tr in ch3-sp, tr in next st; * rep to last ch-sp, 3tr in ch3-sp, tr in sc, 3tr in 3ch of ch7 lp, tr in 4th ch of ch7, ch1, turn
Rows 2 to 4 form the shell pattern
Shell (variation)
(US Terms)
Row 1 (WS): sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch3, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch, *rep to last st, sc in last st, ch3, turn
Row 2 (RS): 3dc in 1st ch3-sp, *ch3, sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc in next ch3-sp, * rep to last ch3-sp, 3dc in last ch3-sp, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: sc in base of ch1, *ch3, sc in next ch3-sp, *rep across to last st, sc in last st, ch3, turn
Rows 2 and 3 complete pattern
Shell (variation) Edging
(US Terms)
Row 1: sc evenly across, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in ea st across, ch3, turn
Row 3: [dc, ch1, 2dc] in same st as ch3, sk 2 sts, *sc in next st, sk 2 sts, [2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, sk 2 sts, * rep across to last 3 sts, sk 2 sts, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in last st, ch1, turn
Row 4: sc in 1st st, *ch3, [dc, ch1, dc] in sc from prev row, ch3, sc bet posts of 3rd and 4th st from prev row, * rep to last shell, ch3, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 5: sc in 1st st, *[2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc] in ch-sp from prev row, sc in next sc, * rep across ending sc in last st
Ascending Shell Pattern (US Terms)
Row 1 (RS): dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 3 chs, [2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next ch, sk 3 chs, [dc, ch1, dc] in next ch * rep to last ch, 2 dc in last ch, ch4, turn
Row 2: dc in base of ch4, *2 dc in ch1-sp, ch2, 2 dc in next ch1-sp, [dc, ch2, dc] in next ch1-sp, * rep to last st, [dc, ch1, dc] in last st, ch3, turn
Row 3: dc in base of ch3, ch1, 2 dc in ch1-sp, *[dc, ch1, dc] in next ch2-sp, [2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next ch2-sp, *rep across to last st (turning-ch), 2 dc in top of ch, ch1, dc in next ch down, ch4, turn
Row 4: 2 dc in first ch1-sp, [dc, ch2, dc] in next ch1-sp, * 2 dc in next ch1-sp, ch2, 2 dc in next ch1-sp, [dc, ch2, dc] in next ch1-sp, *rep to last ch1-sp, 2dc in ch-sp, ch1, dc in last st, ch3, turn
Row 5: dc in base of ch3, *[2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1, 2dc] in ch2-sp, [dc, ch1, dc] in next ch2-sp, * rep across to last st, 2dc in last st
Rows 2 to 5 for the ascending shells pattern.
Shell on Chains
(US Terms)
Row 1 (WS): sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch3, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch, *rep to last st, sc in last st, ch3, turn
Row 2 (RS): 3dc in 1st ch3-sp, *ch3, sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 3dc in next ch3-sp, * rep to last ch3-sp, 3dc in last ch3-sp, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3: sc in base of ch1, *ch3, sc in next ch3-sp, *rep across to last st, sc in last st, ch3, turn
Rows 2 and 3 complete pattern
Shell and Fan Lace (UK terms)
Row 2: ch2, *dc in next 5 sts, ch2, sk2, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Row 3: ch2, tr in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, *dc in next 3 sts, ch1, sk1, [tr, ch1, tr] in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, tr in last st, turn
Row 4: ch2, 2 tr in base of st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, 5tr in ch sp from prev row, *ch1, dc in middle dc from prev row, ch1, 5tr in ch sp from prev row, *rep to last st, 3tr in last st, turn
Row 5: ch2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch2, dc in next 5 sts (tr from prev row), *rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn
Row 6: ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, [tr, ch1, tr] in ch sp from prev row, ch1, sk1, dc in next 3 sts, *rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn
Row 7: ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, tr5 in ch sp from prev row, ch1, dc in middle st from prev row, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Row 8: *ch2, dc in ea tr from prev row, ch2, *rep to last 2 sts, ch1, sk1, dc in last st, turn
Lacy Stitch (variation) US Terms
Row 1 (RS): Starting in the 5th ch from hook, dc in each st across, ch3, turn
Row 2: dc in next st, *[ch 2, miss 2 sts, V-st in next st, ch 2, miss 2 sts, sc in next st], * rep across, dc in last st, ch4, turn
Row 3: tr in next st, working in the V-st ch2-sps, *[2dcCl, ch 2] twice, 2dcCl], ch 1; * rep across ending at 2dcCl, tr in each of the last 2 sts, ch3, turn
Row 4: dc in next st, ch 1, working in the ch-sps only [dc, ch 1] in each ch2-sp and ch1-sp across, dc in each last two sts, ch3, turn
Row 5: dc in each st and sp across
Rows 2-5 form stitch pattern
Lacy Stitch – Buds on Stems
(US Terms)
Multiples of 6 (+3)
Special Stitch: Buds (buds): double crochet 3 together, chain 3, double crochet 3 together in the same stitch as indicated
Row 1 (RS): buds in 6th ch from hook, sk 2 chs, *dc in next ch, sk 2 chs, buds in next ch, sk 2 ch, * rep across to last ch, dc in last ch, ch5, turn
Row 2: *sc in next ch-sp, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, * rep across to last st, dc in last st, ch5, turn
Row 3: dc3tog in 1st st, *dc in next sc, buds in next dc, * rep across to last st, [dc3tog, ch2, dc] in 3rd ch of last st, ch1, turn
Row 4: sc in 1st st, *ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, sc in next ch3-sp, * rep across to last st placing sc in 3rd ch of last st, ch3, turn
Row 5: *buds in next dc, dc in next sc, * rep across
Rows 2 – 5 form pattern
Tunisian Lattice Stitch (Tls)
*Insert hook under the next 2 vertical bars, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook under the first vertical bar just worked, yarn over, pull up a loop, * rep across to last 2 sts, yarn over, insert hook under first vertical bar, pull up a loop, insert hook through both loops of last st
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)
Forward Pass (FP)
*Insert hook under the second vertical bar (hook should enter under the stitch from the front and emerge from the front), yarn over, pull up a loop, * rep across to last stitch, insert hook through both loops of last stitch
Return Pass (RP)
Tunisian Return Pass (RetP)
yarn over pull through one loop from hook, *yarn over pull through two loops from the hook, * rep across until one stitch remains, yarn over pull through loop
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts)
insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
See Pattern linked to Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together
Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together (Tss2tog)
insert hook under the front vertical bars of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull up a loop through both stitches (decrease made)
Filet Crochet
Chains and double crochet stitches form open and filled squares. The open squares are typically created by working chains between double crochet stitches, while the filled squares are created by working double crochet stitches into the previous row.
Checkered Crochet
The checker is a pattern of stripes with crossed horizontal and vertical lines which form squares. Typically, the checker pattern contains two colours where a single checker (a single square within the check pattern) is surrounded on all four sides by a checker of a different colour.
The unworked yarn is carried across the row.
Tapestry Crochet
Tapestry crochet is a technique where at least two contrasting colour yarns are used together for colourwork in the same row or round.
The yarn that is being used to work the stitches is called the active colour, the yarn that is being carried along the back of the stitches is called the inactive colour.
- tapestry in the round – worked in a spiral on the right side of the work
- one-directional flat tapestry crochet – worked in rows in one direction only on the right side of the work
- two-directional flat tapestry crochet – worked in rows, turning the work where the odd numbered rows are the right side and even numbered rows the wrong side; the crochet pattern graph will be read from right to left for odd numbered rows and left to right for even numbered rows.
Mosaic Crochet (inset)
This technique uses two rows in one colour, back and forth, then the next colour is switched to for the next two rows – this repeats throughout the project.
The yarn not in use is not fastened off but left at the side of the work, ready to be picked up again after two rows.
Both loops are worked into as you normally would.
All mosaic double crochet stitches are worked on the right side.
The first row of colour creates the pattern and the second row in the same colour repeats it.
One more chain is made than the number of stitches skipped. This is to give space so that the fabric doesn’t pull in.
Where a mosaic double crochet was used in the first row, in the second row a single crochet is worked into this stitch.
Where a chain space was made in the first row, the same chain space is made on the second row.
Pom Pom Border
*Ch6, 1 cluster in the 3rd chain from hook, ch3, cluster into top of cluster just made, fold the 2nd cluster to the front, slip stitch into the same chain of the 1st cluster, ch3, sk 4 sts, dc in next st, * repeat around to last pom pom, ch3, slip stitch to 1st dc of round.
