In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the granny stripe stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The granny stripe stitch looks great in two or multiple colors, and it works well for shawls and wraps, scarves, crochet summer tops and tanks, market bags and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The granny stripe stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make 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, colors: eucalyptus, navy blue, 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 granny stripe stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of three plus one with eucalyptus yarn. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Then make two more double crochets in the same stitch.
5. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
6. Then repeat: skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
8. At the end of the row skip two stitches and make two double crochets in the last stitch.
9. Change yarn color to navy blue: chain one with navy blue yarn.
10. Pull the end of eucalyptus yarn to tighten up and secure navy blue yarn.
11. Chain three with navy blue yarn.
Row 2
12. Turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
13. Make three double crochets in between the two groups of double crochets.
14. Make three double crochets in between the next two groups of double crochets.
15. Then repeat: make three double crochets in between the next two groups of double crochets.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
17. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain.
18. Change yarn color to sand in the same way as before.
Row 3
19. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
20. Make a double crochet in between the first double crochet and the next group of double crochets.
21. Then make three double crochets in between the next two groups of double crochets.
22. Then repeat: make three double crochets in between the next two groups of double crochets.
23. At the end of the row make two double crochets in the turning chain space. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3 changing yarn color every row.
Finished granny stripe stitch
24. Done!
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