In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the drunken granny stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The drunken granny stitch is a repeat of one row. It a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. The fabric has a nice texture.
For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 361 (grey), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the drunken granny stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of five plus four. You will start working in the sixth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the sixth chain from your hook.
3. Make three more double crochets in the same stitch.
4. Chain three.
5. Make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
6. Skip four stitches and make four double crochets in the next stitch.
7. Chain three.
8. Make a double crochet in the same stitch.
9. Then repeat. Skip four stitches and make four double crochets in the next stitch.
10. Chain three and make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have three stitches left.
12. Then skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
13. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
14. Make four double crochets in the next chain three space.
15. Chain three.
16. Make another double crochet in the same chain three space.
17. Then repeat. Make four double crochets in the next chain three space.
18. Chain three.
19. Make another double crochet in the same chain three space.
20. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
21. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished drunken granny stitch
22. Done!
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