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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
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  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.

  

  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.

  

  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
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  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.

  

  (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)

  

  *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.

  

  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

• Week 12 of The 50 Stitches CAL – Loop Stitch

  Posted at 7:55 pm by thecoolcrochetsociety

  Mar 20th

  

  The Loop stitch is a popular in the making of amigurumi and rugs. If you cut the top of the loops it becomes the Fur stitch which creates beautiful shaggy fur for the amigurumi.

  This stitch needs you to hold your yarn a different way to usual, and the end result looks different too, so don’t be worried about the odd looking stitch being created.

  You can purchase the ad free, printable version of the pattern on Ravelry for just £2.40 which includes a weekly update with the next square

  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-50-stitches-cal

  This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.

  UK Translation

  Single crochet (sc) = double crochet

  The Pattern

  I highly recommend watching the video to see how to form the loop.

  You will need a 3.5mm hook

  Make a foundation chain of 31

  Row 1. Sc in the 3rd chain from your hook (turning chain counts as a stitch). Sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches 

  Turn

  Row 2. Chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), sc in the first stitch Make a loop stitch in each stitch across. In final stitch sc.

  To make a loop stitch, insert your hook into the next chain. Wrap the working thread around 2 fingers, or pull up a loop with your index finger. position your hook under the yarn closest to your work, (Yarn is laying on top of your hook, now) 

  Catch the 2nd strand on your hook and draw both strands through your stitch. You will have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.

  

  

  Rows 3 – 24. Repeat rows 1 and 2.

  You will have 12 rows of single crochet and 12 rows of loops. Ending with a row of loops

  The Border

  

  Sc in each stitch across the top and bottom. Make 1 single crochet in the side of each row except rows 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 24 where you will make 2 sc in the side of the row.

  The Interlocking Border

  If you are joining as you go, we need to add the interlocking border and weave it into the border of the previous square so they are joined together. Use a 4mm hook for this part of the border on all squares.

  Start the border in the extra corner stitch on the bottom left hand side with a standing single crochet, and single crochet in the next corner stitch.

  *Chain 4, skip the next 3 stitches, single crochet in the next two stitches* repeat this pattern across the bottom edge until you reach the next corner (you should have 6 loops). Make a single crochet in all 3 corner stitches. Carry on the pattern above. Do this for 3 sides.

  When you get to the top left corner, single crochet in the 3 corner stitches then chain 4. Pull up a loop, then insert your hook into the top right loop of the previous square. Hook the loop from your chain 4 and pull it up through the loop on the adjoining square. Pull your loop tight, skip 3 and single crochet in the next 2 stitches of the adjoining square.

  You should have joined the first 2 loops together. Repeat this for all 6 loops until you get back to the bottom left hand corner. Single crochet in the corner stitch, and join into the standing stitch.

  You can now tie off and weave in your ends.

  If you would like to close the gap between the corners of your squares, you can do this with a single stitch. I show you how in this video

  If you have any questions about the pattern or the CAL, then come on over to the Facebook group – 50 Stitches where you can show us your completed squares too.
  

  Posted in 50 Stitches CAL | Tagged 50 stitches CAL, Crochet Stitches, Loop Stitch

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