In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the popcorn stitch. The popcorn crochet stitch consists of single and double crochets and it is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out quite thick.
For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g yarn, color: 3304 (light lilac), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the popcorn crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains.
2. In the second chain from your hook make a single crochet.
3. Continue making single crochets until the end of the row.
4. Then chain one.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around.
6. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
7. Then make five double crochets in the next stitch. Next you will have to connect the first double crochet you have just made with the last one.
8. So, take your hook out of the current loop on your hook. Then insert the hook in the first double crochet out of five (insert it towards you like it is shown in the picture).
9. Then grab the loop of the last double crochet.
10. Pull it through. You have just made a popcorn stitch (it pops out on the other side of your work).
11. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
12. Then make five double crochets in the next stitch.
13. Take out your hook from the current loop and insert it in the first double crochet out of five.
14. Grab the loop of the last double crochet.
15. Pull it through. For the rest of the row work in the same way: make a single crochet in the next stitch, then make a popcorn stitch in the next stitch.
16. The row should end with a single crochet.
17. So, make a single crochet in the last stitch.
18. Then chain one.
Row 3
19. Turn your work around.
20. Notice that the chains of the previous row are “hiding” behind the popcorns, so you can turn the work towards you to be able to see them.
21. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
22. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2 and 3.
Finished popcorn crochet stitch
23. Done!
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