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Learn to crochet the lace cluster stitch with this free & simple tutorial. This stitch gives a beautiful intricate texture to any project. I don’t know abut you but it definitely gives me beach, nautical vibes perhaps it’s the colour yarn I chose to make this sample in but either way theres no denying it creates a beautiful surface texture.
MATERIALS & TOOLS
- Yarn: I used Caron Simply Soft in Light Country Blue
- Hook: I used a 4.5mm but please use corresponding hook for your chosen yarn
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
PATTERN NOTES
- Written in UK terms
- This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Lacey Ripple Stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
CROCHET TERMS and abbreviations
This pattern is written in UK terms
Stitch(s): st(s)
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two 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.
Treble 2 together: tr2tog: 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 (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops. (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through remaining loops
Treble 3 together: tr3tog: 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, insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat from * once more. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops.
Treble 5 together: tr5tog: 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, insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat from * three more times. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Lacey ripple stitch PATTERN
- Foundation chain: Chain in multiples of 24 plus 3.
- Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook, tr2tog over next 2 chs. *(ch 1, miss a ch, tr in next ch) four times. Ch 1, miss a st, work 5 tr in next ch, (ch 1, miss a ch, tr in next ch) four times. Ch1, skip next ch, tr5tog over next 5 chs: repeat from * omitting the final tr5tog leaving 3 chs. Tr3tog over next 3 chs. Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout) dc in each sts and ch-1 sp across. Turn
- Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout) starting in next st, tr2tog working over next 2 sts. *(ch 1, miss a ch, tr in next ch) four times. Ch 1, miss a st, work 5 tr in next ch, (ch 1, miss a ch, tr in next ch) four times. Ch1, skip next ch, tr5tog over next 5 chs: repeat from * omitting the final tr5tog leaving 3 chs. Tr3tog over next 3 chs. Turn.
- Repeat row 2 & 3 until you reach your desired size.
want to learn more?
Wanting to learn more stitches? The patchwork blanket is the prefect project to explore new stitches and refine your skills.
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