In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the primrose stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. It creates dense but not very thick fabric and works great for blankets, scarves, cardigans, crochet tops and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The primrose stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. It is very 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: sand. 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 primrose crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of three plus two. You will start working in the third chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the third chain from your hook.
3. Chain two.
4. Make another single crochet in the same stitch.
5. Skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Chain two.
7. Make another single crochet in the same stitch.
8. Then repeat: skip two stitches and in the next stitch make a single crochet, chain two and another single crochet.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have two stitches left.
10. Then skip one stitch and make a half double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
12. Make three double crochets in the first chain two space.
13. Make three double crochets in the next chain two space.
14. Then repeat: make three double crochets in the next chain two space.
15. Continue working the same way until the end of the row.
16. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
17. Chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch.
18. Make a single crochet in the third stitch (in the middle double crochet).
19. Chain two.
20. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
21. Then repeat: skip two stitches and in the next stitch make a single crochet, chain two and another single crochet.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
23. At the end of the row make a half double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished primrose stitch
24. Done!
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