In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the ladder stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The ladder stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The ladder stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and half double 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, color: curry. 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 ladder stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six plus one. You will start working in the 13th chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the 13th chain from your hook.
3. Chain three.
4. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
5. Chain five.
6. Skip five stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Chain three.
8. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
9. Then repeat. Chain five.
10. Skip five stitches and in the next stitch make a single crochet, chain three and make another single crochet.
11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain five.
12. Skip five stitches and make a half double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
13. Chain seven and turn your work around.
14. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
15. Chain three.
16. Make a single crochet in the same chain three space.
17. Chain five.
18. In the next chain three space make a single crochet, chain three and make another single crochet.
19. Then repeat. Chain five.
20. In the next chain three space make a single crochet, chain three and make another single crochet.
21. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row chain five.
23. Skip the next five chains of the turning chain and make a half double crochet in the next chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished ladder stitch
24. Done!
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