In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the braids and columns stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The braids and columns stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. The fabric turns out lacy.
For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty tulip, and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the braids and columns stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of ten plus five. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain three.
5. Make three double crochets in the next stitch.
6. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet.
7. Chain three.
8. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
9. Then repeat. Chain three.
10. Make three double crochets in the next stitch.
11. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
12. Chain three.
13. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
14. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with three double crochets.
Row 2
15. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
16. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
17. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
18. Chain three.
19. Then make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
20. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
21. Chain three.
22. Make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
23. Then repeat. Chain three.
24. Make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
25. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
26. Chain three.
27. Make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
28. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
29. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished braids and columns stitch
30. Done!
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