In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the sprig stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, thick, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, decorative pillow covers, laptop sleeves and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The sprig stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: navy blue. 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 sprig stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four plus three. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Make another single crochet in the same stitch.
4. Chain two.
5. Make two single crochets in the next stitch.
6. Then repeat. Skip two stitches and make two single crochets in the next stitch.
7. Chain two.
8. Make two single crochets in the next stitch.
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 single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain three and turn your work around.
12. Make two single crochets in the next chain two space.
13. Chain two.
14. Make two single crochets in the same chain two space.
15. Then repeat. In the next chain two space make two single crochets.
16. Chain two.
17. Make two single crochets in the same chain two space.
18. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
19. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished sprig stitch
20. Done!
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