The Celtic Weave Crochet Stitch is one of those stitches that I know many of you would avoid because it looks too complicated. And trust me, I hear you. It DOES look complicated, but I truly believe that if you take this stitch step by step, you’ll be able to achieve this stunning stitch.
Pattern use ideas
- Blankets
- Cushions
- Scarfs
- Home Accessories
MATERIALS & TOOLS
In terms of your yarn and hook, you can use your selected yarn and corresponding crochet hook. I have used;
Yarn: I used Caron Simply Soft in the shade Victorian Rose.
Hook: I have used a 5mm Athena Hook
PATTERN NOTES
Written in UK terms
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Arcade stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Front Post Double Treble(s): fpdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Back Post Double Treble(s): BPdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from back to front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
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Celtic Weave Stitch Crochet Pattern
Multiple of 4
Row 1: Tr in 3rd chain from hook (skipped sts do not count as a st) Tr in each st across. Turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as st here or thoughout) tr in first st. *Skip 2 sts, FPdtr around next 2 sts. FPdtr around first missed st, FPdtr around 2nd missed st; repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Tr in last st. Turn.
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, tr in first st. bptr around next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, *BPdtr in next 2 sts. BPdtr around first missed st, BPdtr around 2nd missed st; repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. BPtr around next 2 sts. Tr in last st. Turn.
Repeat row 3 & 4 until you reach your desired height.
Final Row: Ch 1 (does not count as a st) htr in first st and across.
Tie off and sew in ends.