In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the even berry stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It creates dense, durable, thick fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, decorative pillow covers, bags and other projects that need 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 even berry stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a berry stitch. Keep in mind that this stitch uses a lot of yarn.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 3304 (lilac). 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 even berry crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains. You will work in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 2
4. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
5. Next you will make a slip stitch. So, insert your hook in the first stitch and yarn over.
6. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
7. Pull the first loop through the second one. You have just made a slip stitch!
8. Next you will make a berry stitch. So, yarn over.
9. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
11. Yarn over.
12. Pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook. Now you have three loops on your hook.
13. Yarn over.
14. Insert your hook in the same stitch and yarn over.
15. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
16. Yarn over.
17. Pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook. Now you have five loops on your hook.
18. Yarn over.
19. Pull the yarn through all five loops.
20. Chain one. You have just made a berry stitch!
21. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
22. Then make a berry stitch in the next stitch.
23. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
24. Then repeat: make a berry stitch in the next stitch and a slip stitch in the next one.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
26. At the end of the row make the last slip stitch in the last stitch.
Row 3
27. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
28. It might be a bit hard to see the stitches of the previous row. Tilt your work to see the other side and the top of the stitches better.
29. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
30. Next you will skip the next “v” and work in the top of the berry stitch.
31. So, make a slip stitch in the top of the berry stitch.
32. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
33. Skip the next “v” and make a slip stitch in the top of the berry stitch.
34. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
35. Then repeat: make a slip stitch in the top of the berry stitch and a single crochet in the next stitch.
36. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
37. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Row 4
38. So, chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
39. Make a slip stitch in the first stitch.
40. Then make a berry stitch in the next stitch.
41. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
42. Then repeat: make a berry stitch in the next stitch and a slip stitch in the next one. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Finished even berry crochet stitch
43. Done!
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