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- The Triad Crochet Stitch
  
  Posted at 1:57 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jul 4th
  
  The Triad crochet stitch has an interesting look and is essentially a puff stitch spread over 3 stitches. In this guide I show you how to make this stitch and how to use it for any size project.
  
  I’ve chosen to use 2 different colours for my triads row and the single crochet row in between, but there’s no reason you couldn’t make this stitch in a single colour.
  
  This stitch was featured in week 25 of my 50 Stitches crochet along
  
  This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
  
  UK Translation
  
  Single crochet (sc) = double crochet
  
  The Triad Stitch Pattern
  
  For the Triad crochet stitch you need to make your foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 3 (plus 2 for your turning chain)
  
  Row 1. Sc in 3rd chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) sc in each stitch across
  
  Turn
  
  Row 2. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch.
  
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  chain 1 and in the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. This will give you 7 loops on your hook.
  
  Yarn over and pull through 6 loops. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. This is your first triad stitch.
  
  Chain 1
  
  *In the same stitch that you finished the last triad stitch yarn over and pull up a loop, in the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. In the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 6 of the loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Chain 1*
  
  Repeat between *and* dc in the last stitch.
  
  Turn
  
  Row 3. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) sc in the first stitch and every stitch across
  
  Repeat rows 2 and 3 ending on a repeat of row 3 for as many rows as you need to reach the right size for your project
  
  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged Crochet Stitches, Triad Stitch
- Pineapple Stitch
  
  Posted at 10:28 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jun 18th
  
  The Pineapple stitch is a type of puff stitch but it has a pinched top. This stitch is quick to work up and has a nice thick fabric, but be warned, it is a yarn eater.
  
  This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
  
  UK Translation
  
  single crochet (sc) = double crochet
  
  The Pattern
  
  Start by chaining a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 2 (plus 2 chains for your turning chain)
  
  Row 1. The Turning chain counts as a stitch. In the 4th chain from your hook make a pineapple stitch (yarn over and pull up a loop 4 times. You will have 9 loops on your hook.
  
  Yarn over and pull your hook through 8 loops. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops) chain 1.
  
  *skip a stitch and make a pineapple stitch, then chain 1* repeat between *and*. In the final stitch make a dc.
  
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  Turn
  
  Row 2. Chain 1 and make an alternate turning chain in the first stitch. *In the chain 1 of the row below, make a pineapple stitch.
  
  Chain 1*
  
  Repeat between *and* ending in a chain 1 before making a dc in the last stitch.
  
  Repeat row 2 for as many rows as you need.
  
  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged Pineapple Stitch, the stitch vault
- Chequerboard
  
  Posted at 10:21 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jun 13th
  
  The chequerboard square needs you to carry a second strand of yarn, and switch between the 2 colours at regular intervals.
  
  You use the same technique to create plaid patterns. This stitch is a great one for getting the hang of colour changes and carrying a second colour.
  
  This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
  
  UK Translation
  
  Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
  
  The Pattern
  
  Start by Chaining a multiple of 5 stitches plus 2 stitches for your turning chain
  
  Row 1. In the 4th chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) make a dc. Dc in next 2 stitches. Dc in the next stitch, but change colour in the final 2 loops.
  
  After each colour change give both threads a tug to make sure they are nice and taught.
  
  *Carry the second colour taught against the bottom of the row. Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn* repeat across the row.
  
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  Turn
  
  Row 2. With the colour that you used in the final stitch of row 1, make an alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the final 2 loops of the last dc.
  
  Carry the second yarn thread taught against the bottom of the row and dc in the next 5 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and*
  
  Change colours in the last dc of the row.
  
  All your colours should be in the same order of row 1.
  
  Turn
  
  Row 3. With the colour you changed to at the end of row 2, make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch, and make a dc in the next 4 stitches, changing colour in the last dc. *Make 5 dc over the top of the carried yarn, changing colour in the 5th dc* Repeat between *and* don’t change colour at the end of the row
  
  Turn
  
  Repeat rows 2 and 3 for as many rows as you need
  
  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged 50 stitches CAL, Chequerboard Square
- The X Stitch
  
  Posted at 9:27 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jun 6th
  
  The X stitch is made up of sets of crossed double crochets arranged in a diagonal lattice. This stitch is made in multiples of 2 plus 2
  
  This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
  
  UK Translation
  
  Double Crochet (dc) = treble crochet
  
  The Pattern
  
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  Start with a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 2 (plus 2 for your turning chain)
  
  Row 1. In the 5th chain from your hook make a dc (turning chain counts as a stitch). For your next stitch you’re going to be working behind the dc you just made, in the 4th chain of the turning chain make a dc.
  
  Where to place your hook to make the 2nd part of the X stitch
  
  *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made but inserting your hook into the front of the chain, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last chain.
  
  This first row is the most difficult. When you start row 2 it will become much easier to get your hook into the stitches.
  
  Turn
  
  Row 2. In the first stitch make your turning chain. Dc in the next stitch. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last 2 stitches
  
  The stitches in each row are staggered
  
  Turn
  
  Row 3. In the first stitch make your turning chain. *skip a stitch and make a dc. In the skipped stitch and working behind the dc you just made, make a dc* repeat between *and* across the row. Dc in the last stitch
  
  Turn
  
  Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the length you need.
  
  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged 50 stitches CAL, X Stitch
- The Thistle Stitch
  
  Posted at 9:10 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jun 6th
  
  The Thistle stitch creates the look of a thistle on it’s stem, one on top of the other, and creates a lovely looking pattern perfect for wraps and scarves.
  
  For this stitch, the stitches are made between the posts of the stitches in the row below, not in the loops.
  
  The only stitches made in the loops are the first and last of each row
  
  This pattern is written in US terms, but you can find the UK translation below.
  
  UK Translation
  
  double crochet (dc) = treble crochet
  
  The Pattern
  
  Start with a foundation chain in a multiple of 7 stitches plus 2 (plus 2 for your turning chain)
  
  Row 1. Dc in 4th chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) *Skip 2 then make 5 dc in the same stitch. Skip 2. Make a dc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat until the end of the row.
  
  Turn
  
  Row 2. Make your turning chain in the first stitch. In between the two dc of the row below make 2 dc. * In between stitches 2 and 3 of the 5 dc in the row below make a dc. Then make another dc between the 3rd and 4th dc of the 5 dc of row 1. In between the set of 2 dc in the row below make 5 dc*
  
  Repeat the pattern between * and *.
  
  End the row with 2 dc in between the set of 2 dc in the row below, then make a final dc in the top loops of the last dc in the row below.
  
  You will have 1 less stitch in this row than the previous row, but your stitch count will return to what you started with in the next row.
  
  Make your stitches between the stitches of the row below instead of through the top loops
  
  Row 3. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch) and make alternate turning chain in first stitch. In between the first two dc of the row below make 1 dc. * In between the set of 2 dc in the row below make 5 dc. In between stitches 2 and 3 of the 5 dc in the row below make a dc. Then make another dc between the 3rd and 4th dc of the 5 dc of row 1*
  
  Repeat the pattern between * and *.
  
  End the row with a dc between the last 2 dc in the row below, then make a final dc in the top loops of the last dc in the row below.
  
  The final stitch of the row should be made in the top loops
  
  Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you get the length you need. I recommend ending in a repeat of row 2 so you have the same number of stitches in your last row as in your starting chain.
  
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  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged Crochet Stitches, Thistle Stitch
- The Cable Stitch
  
  Posted at 10:13 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety
  
  Jun 4th
  
  The cable stitch creates a cable across a group of dc. It is created by pulling up a loop in a stitch several stitches back and pulling it across the dc already created – a diagonal spike stitch. Its a nice repeating pattern that is easy for beginners.
  
  The cable stitch is made in multiples of 4 plus 2.
  
  This pattern is written in US terms but you can find the UK translation below
  
  UK Translation
  
  Double crochet (dc) = treble crochet
  
  Single crochet (sc) = double crochet
  
  The Pattern
  
  You will need to chain a foundation row with a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2.
  
  Row 1. Sc in 3rd chain from hook (turning chain counts as a stitch) sc in each stitch across
  
  Row 2. Make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch, which counts as the first double crochet of the row. Skip the next stitch and dc in the next 3 stitches. Go back to the skipped stitch and make a cable. You want to insert your hook into the loops, not in the chain space.
  
  Your cable stitch is made in the skipped stitch before you made the dc
  
  (Yarn over, insert hook into the skipped stitch you made before the 3 dc and pull up a long loop across the 3 dc so the loop is the height of the other stitches. Complete the stitch as you would a normal dc – this is your cable stitch)
  
  Pull up your cable stitch until it is as high as the other stitches in the row
  
  *Skip the next stitch, dc in next 3 stitches. Go back to the skipped stitch and make a cable* repeat the pattern between * and *
  
  Dc in the last stitch of the row
  
  Tip – if your cable gets twisted, just run your nail down the middle and it will straighten itself out.
  
  Your final dc goes into the very last stitch of the row
  
  Turn
  
  Row 3. Chain 1, sc in first stitch. Sc in each stitch across
  
  Repeat rows 2 and 3 for as many rows as you need. End in a repeat of row 3.
  
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  Posted in The Stitch Vault | Tagged Cable stitch, Crochet Stitches, Stitch Vault
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