In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the stacked squares and lace 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, beach cover-ups and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The stacked squares and lace stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is very 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: eucalyptus. 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.
Printable PDF and chart
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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the stacked squares and lace stitch.
Photo instructions for the stacked squares and lace stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus six. 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 three.
4.Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5.Then repeat: chain three, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. The row should end with a single crochet.
Row 2
7. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
8. Then make a double crochet in the chain three space.
9. Make two more double crochets in the same chain three space.
10. Chain three.
11. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
12. Chain three.
13. Make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
14. Then repeat: chain three, make a single crochet in the next chain three space, chain three and make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
15. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
16. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the last single crochet of the previous row.
Row 3
17. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
18. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
19. Chain three.
20. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
21. Chain three.
22. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
23. Chain three.
24. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
25. Then repeat: chain three, make a single crochet in the next chain three space, chain three, make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
26. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
27. At the end of the row chain three as usually.
28. Then make a single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished stacked squares and lace stitch
29. Done!
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