In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the stacked arches and eyelet stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight ponchos and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The stacked arches and eyelet stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty aubergine. 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 stacked arches and eyelet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of twelve plus two. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Chain five.
4. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain four.
6. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Chain five.
8. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
9. Then repeat. Chain five, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
10. Chain four, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
11. Chain five, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a single crochet.
Row 2
13. Chain five and turn your work around.
14. Then make a single crochet in the chain five space.
15. Make seven double crochets in the next chain four space.
16. Make a single crochet in the next chain five space.
17. Chain five.
18. Make a single crochet in the next chain five space.
19. Then repeat. Make seven double crochets in the next chain four space.
20. Chain five and make a single crochet in the next chain five space.
21. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row chain two.
23. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3
24. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
25. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
26. Chain five.
27. Make a single crochet in the second double crochet out of seven.
28. Chain four.
29. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
30. Chain five.
31. Make a single crochet in the next chain five space.
32. Then repeat. Chain five and make a single crochet in the second double crochet.
33. Chain four, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
34. Chain five and make a single crochet in the next chain five space.
35. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the second chain of the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished stacked arches and eyelet stitch
36. Done!
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