In this free step-by-step tutorial I show how to make the iris crochet 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 iris stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, market bags and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The iris stitch is a one-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Järbo 8/4 100% Cotton Mercerized & Gassed 50 g yarn, color: 32018 (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 iris crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of 4 and then add 3 chains.
2. In the 5th chain from your hook make a double crochet.
3. Then make the second double crochet in the same stitch.
4. Chain one.
5. Make a double crochet in the same stitch.
6. Then make one more double crochet in the same stitch. In total this stitch will have 4 double crochets.
7. Then skip 3 stitches and make two double crochets in the same stitch.
8. Chain one.
9. Then make two double crochets in the same stitch.
10. Repeat until the end of the row: skip 3 stitches, make 2 double crochets, chain one and make two more double crochets in the same stitch.
11. At the end of the row skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
12. Then chain 3.
Row 2
13. Turn your work around. You will be working in the chain one space of the previous row.
14. So, make two double crochets in the chain one space.
15. Chain one.
16. Then make two more double crochets in the same chain one space.
17. Then work in the next chain one space: make two double crochets, chain one and make two more double crochets.
18. Work in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row you will have to work in the turning chain of the previous row.
19. So, make a double crochet in the turning chain of the previous row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished iris crochet stitch
20. Done!
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