In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the broken stripes stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It looks great in two or multiple colors: simply change the yarn color after every row. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The broken stripes stitch creates dense but not very thick fabric and works great for washcloths, decorative pillow covers, scarves and cowls, cardigans, wraps and home decor projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The broken stripes stitch is a one-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, colors: eucalyptus, curry and dusty pink. 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 broken stripes stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of five plus three with eucalyptus yarn. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Make another single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain three.
5. Skip three stitches and make two single crochets in the next two stitches.
6. Then repeat. Chain three.
7. Skip three stitches and make two single crochets in the next two stitches.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
9. Change yarn color to curry. So, chain one with curry yarn.
10. Pull the end of eucalyptus yarn to tighten and secure curry yarn. Curry yarn is ready to use.
Row 2
11. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
12. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
13. Make another single crochet in the next stitch.
14. Chain three.
15. Skip the next chain three space and make two single crochets in the next two single crochets of the previous row.
16. Then repeat. Chain three.
17. Make two single crochets in the next two single crochets.
18. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
19. Change yarn color to dusty pink.
Row 3
20. Repeat row 2.
21. Change yarn color to eucalyptus. If you wish, you can carry the yarn on the side of your work and don’t cut it after every row.
Row 4
22. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2 changing yarn color every row from eucalyptus to curry, from curry to dusty pink, from dusty pink to eucalyptus.
Finished broken stripes stitch
23. Done!
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