In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the bead stitch. The bead crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. This stitch is not that complicated and it is suitable for beginners.
In this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g yarn, color: 1361 (grey), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the bead crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains.
2. Make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Keep making single crochets until the end of the row.
4. Then chain three.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. Next you will make a bead stitch.
6. So, make a double crochet in the second stitch.
7. Yarn over.
8. Then insert your hook between the chain three and the double crochet.
9. Yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
11. Yarn over.
12. Insert your hook between the chain three and the double crochet.
13. Yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
15. Yarn over.
16. Insert your hook between the chain three and the double crochet once again.
17. Yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through. Now you have seven loops on your hook.
19. Then yarn over.
20. Pull the yarn through the first six loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
21. Yarn over.
22. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a bead stitch!
23. Then you will have to skip one stitch and make another bead stitch. So, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
24. Complete the bead stitch.
25. Work in the same way until the end of the row.
26. When you reach the end of the row, make a double crochet in the last stitch.
27. Then chain one.
Row 3
28. Turn your work around.
29. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
30. Keep making single crochets until the end of the row.
31. Make the last single crochet in the turning chain of the previous row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2 and 3.
Finished bead crochet stitch
32. Done!
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