In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the lacy boxed popcorn stitch. This stitch is a lacy, textured crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It 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 for decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The lacy boxed popcorn stitch is a repeat of four rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a closed popcorn stitch and a double treble crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 706 (sea green). 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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Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six plus three. 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. Chain three, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Next you will make a closed popcorn stitch. So, make five double crochets in the next stitch.
5. Take out the hook of the current loop and insert it in the top of the first double crochet (out of five) from the back towards you.
6. Grab the loop of the last double crochet.
7. Pull the yarn through.
8. The popcorn will pop out on the other side of your work.
9. Chain one to close the popcorn. You have just made a closed popcorn stitch!
10. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
11. Chain three, skip three stitches, and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
12. Then repeat. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next stitch.
13. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
14. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
15. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row, until you have one stitch left.
16. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
17. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
18. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
19. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
20. Chain three. Next you will work in the top of the closed popcorn stitch. You can tilt your work towards you to see better.
21. So, make a single crochet in the top of the closed popcorn stitch.
22. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
23. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next closed popocorn stitch.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the tunrning chain.
Row 3
26. Chain six and turn your work around.
27. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
28. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next double crochet.
29. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
30. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
31. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next double crochet.
32. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
33. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
34. At the end of the row chain one. Next you will make a double treble crochet in the last stitch.
35. So, yarn over three times.
36. Insert your hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
37. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have four loops on your hook.
38. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have three loops on your hook.
39. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have two loops on your hook.
40. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a double treble crochet!
Row 4
41. Chain six and turn your work around.
42. Make a single crochet in the next closed popcorn stitch.
43. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
44. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next closed popcorn stitch.
45. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
46. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next closed popcorn stitch.
47. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
48. At the end of the row chain three and make a double crochet in the turning chain space.
Row 5
49. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
50. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
51. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
52. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next double crochet.
53. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
54. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
55. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next double crochet.
56. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
57. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
58. At the end of the row chain three and make two double crochets in the turning chain space. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished lacy boxed popcorn stitch
59. Done!
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