In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the lacy steps stitch. This stitch is a lacy 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 steps stitch is a repeat of six rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty aubergine. 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 nine plus six. You will start working in the ninth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the ninth chain from your hook.
3. Make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
4. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make four double crochets in the next four stitches.
6. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Row 2
8. Chain five and turn your work around.
9. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
10. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
11. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
12. Chain two, and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
13. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
14. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
15. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
17. At the end of the row chain two and make a double crochet in the last double crochet.
18. Then make three double crochets in the turning chain space.
Row 3
19. Chain five and turn your work around.
20. Make a double crochet in the fourth double crochet.
21. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
22. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
23. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row chain two and make a double crochet in the last double crochet.
26. Then make three double crochets in the turning chain space.
Row 4
27. Chain five and turn your work around.
28. Make a double crochet in the fourth double crochet.
29. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
30. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
31. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
32. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
33. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
34. At the end of the row chain two, skip the next two chains of the turning chain and make a double crochet in the next chain.
Row 5
35. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
36. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
37. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
38. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
39. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
40. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
41. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
42. At the end of the row chain two, skip the next two chains of the turning chain and make a double crochet in the next chain.
Row 6
43. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
44. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
45. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
46. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
47. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
48. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
49. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
50. Then chain two and make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 7
51. Chain five and turn your work around.
52. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
53. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
54. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
55. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
56. Make two double crochets in the next chain two space and a double crochet in the next double crochet.
57. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
58. At the end of the row chain two and make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-7.
Finished lacy steps stitch
59. Done!
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