In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the tulip stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for washcloths, blankets, scarves, hats, cardigans, crochet tops and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The tulip stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for 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 tulip crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of 4 and then add 5 chains.
2. In the fifth chain from your hook make a double crochet.
3. Then make the second double crochet in the same stitch.
4. Then make the third double crochet in the same stitch.
5. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet.
6. Then chain three. Next you will have to work in the same stitch where you have just made a single crochet.
7. So, make a double crochet in the same stitch where your single crochet is.
8. Make the second double crochet in the same stitch.
9. Then make the third double crochet in the same stitch.
10. Skip three stitches and make single crochet.
11. Then you will work in the same way until the end of the row. So, chain three.
12. Make three double crochets in the same stitch where you have just made a single crochet.
13. Then skip three stitches and make a single crochet.
14. At the end of the row you have to skip three stitches and work in the last stitch.
15. So, make a single crochet in the last stitch of the row.
16. Then chain four.
Row 2
17. Turn your work around. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
18. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
19. Then make two more double crochets in the same stitch. Next you will work in the chain three space of the previous row.
20. So, make a single crochet in the chain three space.
21. Then chain three.
22. Make three double crochets in the chain three space of the previous row.
23. Work in the same way until the end of the row. So, make a single crochet in the next chain three space of the previous row.
24. Then make three double crochets in the same chain three space and continue until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the turning chain space of the previous row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished tulip crochet stitch
26. Done!
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