In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the crunch stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, pillow covers, coasters and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The crunch stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a slip stitch. It is very easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 4950 (linen). 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 crunch stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains. You will work in the second chain from your hook.
2. You will make a slip stitch. So, insert your hook in the second chain and yarn over.
3. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
4. Pull the first loop through the second one. You have just made a slip stitch!
5. Make a half double crochet in the next stitch.
6. Then make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
7. Make a half double crochet in the next stitch.
8. Then repeat: make a slip stitch and then make a half double crochet.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a slip stitch.
Row 2
10. Chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch (as a half double crochet).
11. Make a slip stitch in the second stitch. Notice that the next stitch is upwards sloping and the next one is downwards sloping.
12. Always make a half double crochet in the upwards sloping stitch and a slip stitch in the downwards sloping stitch. So, make a half double crochet.
13. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
14. Make a half double crochet in the next stitch.
15. Then make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a half double crochet.
Row 3
17. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
18. Make a slip stitch in the very first stitch.
19. Make a half double crochet in the next stitch.
20. Then repeat. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
21. Make a half double crochet in the next stitch.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a slip stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished crunch stitch
23. Done!
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