In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the bead stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It creates dense, durable fabric with beautiful texture and works great for potholders, washcloths, pillow covers, blankets, scarves, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The bead stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a bead stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g yarn, 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 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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