In this free step-by-step tutorial I show how to make the bean crochet 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, durable fabric and works great for potholders, bags, washcloths, pillow covers, blankets, scarves, hats, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The bean stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a bean stitch. This stitch creates a thick fabric and uses a lot of yarn.
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 bean crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains.
2. Make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Keep making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. Chain one.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. You will start working in the very first stitch.
6. So, make a single crochet in the first stitch.
7. Skip one stitch. Next you will make a bean stitch. So, insert your hook.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over.
11. Insert your hook in the same stitch.
12. Yarn over.
13. Pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
14. Yarn over again.
15. Insert your hook in the same stitch.
16. Yarn over.
17. Pull the yarn through. Now you have six loops on your hook.
18. Yarn over.
19. Pull the yarn through all six loops on your hook.
20. Then chain one. You have just made a bean stitch.
21. Skip one stitch and make another bean stitch.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row: skip one stitch and make a bean stitch.
23. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the last stitch.
24. Then chain one.
Row 3
25. Turn your work around. You will start working in the very first stitch.
26. So, make a single crochet in the first stitch.
27. Then skip one stitch and make a bean stitch.
28. Skip one stitch and make another bean stitch.
29. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
30. Then make a single crochet in the last stitch of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 3.
Finished bean crochet stitch
31. Done!
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