In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the braids and columns stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The braids and columns stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The braids and columns stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty tulip. 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 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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