In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the sieve stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It creates dense fabric and works great for washcloths, blankets, scarves, cardigans, wraps, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The sieve stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertagarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g, color: 1361 (grey). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the sieve crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by making an even number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Then make single crochets in each stitch until the end of the row.
4. At the end of the row chain one.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. You will work in the first stitch.
6. So, make a single crochet in the first stitch.
7. Then chain one.
8. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
9. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row: chain one, skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
10. You will end the row by making a single crochet in the last stitch.
11. At the end of the row chain one.
Row 3
12. Turn your work around. Now you will work only in the chain one spaces of the previous row.
13. So, make a single crochet in the chain one space of the previous row.
14. Then make one more single crochet in the same chain one space.
15. Skip a single crochet in the previous row and make two single crochets in the next chain one space.
16. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
17. At the end of the row make one single crochet in the last stitch, i.e., in the single crochet of the previous row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2 and row 3.
Finished sieve crochet stitch
18. Done!
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