In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the camel stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, decorative pillow covers, blankets, scarves, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The camel stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to work in the third loop only in the front and in the back.
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 camel crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a half double crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Then continue making half double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. At the end of the row chain one.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch. You will make a half double crochet third loop only in the front. You will have to work in the third loop of the half double crochet in the first row (in the front).
6. So, yarn over.
7. Insert your hook in the third loop of the half double crochet in the previous row.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook. You have just made a half double crochet third loop only in the front!
12. Now make another one in the next stitch.
13. After a few more stitches you will start seeing that chain coming out on the other side of your work.
14. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
15. Chain one.
Row 3
16. Turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch. Now you will have to make a half double crochet third loop only in the back.
17. So, look at the back of your work and find the third loop of the half double crochet in the previous row.
18. Yarn over.
19. Insert your hook in the third loop in the back. It might seem a bit tricky in the beginning, but it will become a bit easier later.
20. Yarn over.
21. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
22. Yarn over.
23. Pull the yarn through all three loops. You have just made a half double crochet the third loop only in the back!
24. Then make another one in the next stitch.
25. After a few more stitches you will start seeing that chain coming out to the front.
26. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished camel crochet stitch
27. Done!
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