In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the mini lacy spider 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 in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The mini lacy spider stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, 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 mini lacy spider stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus six. You will start working in the 9th chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the 9th chain from your hook.
3. Then make two single crochets in the next two stitches.
4. Chain three, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain three, skip two stitches and make three single crochets in the next three stitches.
6. Then repeat. Chain three, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
7. Chain three, skip two stitches and make three single crochets in the next three stitches.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have three stitches left.
9. Then chain three, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
10. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
11. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
12. Make another single crochet in the next chain three space.
13. Chain three, skip the next single crochet and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
14. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
15. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
16. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
17. Chain three, skip the next single crochet and make a double crochet in the next one.
18. Then repeat. Chain three and make three single crochets working in the next chain three space, the double crochet and the next chain three space.
19. Chain three, skip the next single crochet and make a double crochet in the next one.
20. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
21. Then chain three and make a single crochet in the turning chain space.
22. Make another single crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
23. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
24. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
25. Make another single crochet in the next stitch.
26. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
27. Chain three and make three single crochets in the next three single crochets.
28. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
29. Chain three and make three single crochets in the next three single crochets.
30. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. Then chain three as usual.
31. Make two single crochets in the last two stitches.
Row 4
32. Chain six and turn your work around.
33. Make three single crochets working in the next chain three space, the double crochet and the next chain three space.
34. Chain three, skip the next single crochet and make a double crochet in the next one.
35. Then repeat. Chain thee and make three single crochets working in the next chain three space, the double crochet and the next chain three space.
36. Chain three, skip the next single crochet and make a double crochet in the next one.
37. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet made in the last stitch.
Row 5
38. Chain six and turn your work around.
39. Make three single crochets in the next three single crochets.
40. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
41. Chain three and make three single crochets in the next three single crochets.
42. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
43. Chain three and make three single crochets in the next three single crochets.
44. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
45. Then chain three, skip the next three chains of the turning chain and make a double crochet in the next chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished mini lacy spider stitch
46. Done!
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