In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the aqueduct stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The aqueduct stitch is a repeat of four rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: navy blue. 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.
Printable PDF and chart
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Photo instructions for the aqueduct stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four. You will start working in the 12th chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the 12th chain from your hook.
3. Chain five.
4. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Then repeat. Chain five.
6. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
Row 2
8. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
9. Make a double crochet in the first stitch.
10. Skip the next two chains and make a single crochet in the next chain.
11. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
12. Make two more double crochets in the same stitch.
13. Skip the next two chains and make a single crochet in the next chain.
14. Then repeat. Make three double crochets in the next double crochet.
15. Skip the next two chains and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
17. Then skip the next two chains of the turning chain and make a single crochet in the next chain.
18. Skip the next two chains and make two double crochets in the next chain.
Row 3
19. Chain five and turn your work around.
20. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
21. Chain five.
22. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
23. Then repeat. Chain five.
24. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
26. Then chain two.
27. Make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 4
28. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
29. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
30. Make three double crochets in the next double crochet.
31. Skip the next two chains and make a single crochet in the next chain.
32. Then repeat. Make three double crochets in the next double crochet.
33. Skip the next two chains and make a single crochet in the next chain.
34. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
35. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the third chain of the turning chain.
Row 5
36. Chain eight and turn your work around.
37. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
38. Chain five.
39. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
40. Then repeat. Chain five and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
41. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
42. Then make a double crochet in the last single crochet. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished aqueduct stitch
43. Done!
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