This crochet stitch for beginners is a great addition to your library of crochet stitches. If you mastered double crochet stitch, single crochet stitch, and chain, you can easily master this combination of stitches.
Materials to Practice this Crochet Stitch
- any medium (3) weight yarn from your stash
- 4 mm / G-6 crochet hook
Abbreviations
These abbreviations are adopted by Craft Yarn Council as a master list used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers (reflect U.S. crochet terminology).
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet stitch
- dc – double crochet stitch
- ch sp – chain space
- st – stitch
Lacy Stitch for Beginners – Tutorial
Start by chaining a multiple of 4+2 chains. In the illustration we used a ribbed section consisting of 128+1 rows. To practice, you can just chain any multiple of 4 + 2 chains. For example, to crochet a practice swatch, make 4×5+2= 22 chains.
Row 1 (foundation):
sc into the second ch from the hook and every ch (21 sc st)
Row 2:
ch1, sc into the first st, * ch5, skip 3 stitches, sc into the next st*. Repeat between * * to the end of the row. (5 ch5-sp ‘arches‘)
Row 3:
ch3 (or stacked sc), *dc into next ch5-sp, ch2, dc into the same ch5-sp, ch1*. Repeat between ** four more times, dc into the last st. (5 dc clusters)
Row 4:
repeat row 2
Row 5:
repeat row 3
Keep repeating rows 2 and 3 until your swatch is a few inches tall and you feel comfortable with the stitch. As a result, you’ll have a beautiful sample of modern lacy stitch.
Where to Use This Crochet Stitch
This easy crochet stitch for beginners is so versatile that you can use it in many popular crochet projects. For example, use it for:
- summer crochet tops
- light summer cardigans
- beach cover up
- summer shawl
- spring scarf
- light throw
Also, for spring and summer crochet projects, you can use cotton yarn. It is a perfect choice for for summer as it keeps your garments light and breezy.
More Easy Crochet Stitches for Beginners
- Easy Chunky Blanket – free crochet pattern
- Simple chunky crochet blanket tutorial (FREE Bernat blanket yarn pattern)
- Free Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners ‘Spring Showers’
- Half Double Crochet Blanket Tutorial
In Summary
In conclusion, learning a new stitch in crochet may seem intimidating at first, but with the right approach, anyone can master it. By starting with a simple and easy crochet stitch, beginners can build their confidence and library of stitches.
Remember, practice makes perfect and patience is key. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and keep trying until you get it right. As the saying goes, “crochet is not about perfection, it’s about daily progress.”
Just like any other craft, crochet requires time, effort, and passion. So don’t give up, keep practicing and experimenting with different stitches. You never know, you might just discover your own unique style or invent a new stitch!
As we wrap up this article, I leave you with one final thought: “A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” So why not pick up a crochet hook and yarn and give it a try? Who knows, you might find a new passion and hobby.
Thank you for joining us on this crochet journey and we look forward to sharing more crochet stitches in the future. Until then, happy crocheting!
