In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the uneven leaf mesh crochet stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a textured crochet stitch that adds interest and depth to the project. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight cardigans and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home, such as pillow covers.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The uneven leaf mesh crochet stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a front post double crochet four together stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g, color: 361 (grey). 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 uneven leaf mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of six plus four. You will start working in the seventh chain from your hook.
2. So, make four double crochets in the seventh stitch from your hook.
3. Then chain one.
4. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain one.
6. Skip two stitches and make four double crochets in the next stitch.
7. Chain one, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
8. Then repeat: chain one, skip two stitches, make four double crochets in the next stitch, chain one, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
Row 2
10. Chain five and turn your work around. Next you will make a front post double crochet four together working around each post of the four double crochets in the previous row.
11. So, yarn over.
12. Insert your hook bringing the post of the first double crochet forward.
13. Yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
15. Yarn over.
16. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook. The first leg of the front post double crochet four together is ready.
17. Yarn over.
18. Insert your hook bringing the post of the second double crochet forward and yarn over.
19. Pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
20. Yarn over.
21. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have three loops on your hook. The second leg of the front post double crochet four together is ready.
22. Yarn over.
23. Insert your hook bringing the post of the third double crochet forward and yarn over.
24. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
25. Yarn over.
26. Pull the through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have four loops on your hook. The third leg is ready.
27. Yarn over.
28. Insert your hook bringing the post of the fourth double crochet forward and yarn over.
29. Pull the yarn through. Now you have six loops on your hook.
30. Yarn over.
31. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have five loops on your hook and all four legs are ready.
32. Yarn over.
33. Pull the yarn through all loops on your hook. You have just made a front post double crochet four together!
34. Chain two.
35. Then make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
36. Chain two.
37. Then make another front post double crochet four together working around the four double crochets in the previous row.
38. Chain two.
39. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
40. Then repeat: chain two, make a front post double crochet four together, chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
41. At the end of the row, when you make the last front post double crochet four together, chain two.
42. Then make a double crochet in the second chain of the turning chain.
Row 3
43. Chain three and turn your work around.
44. Then make a double crochet in the very first stitch.
45. Chain one.
46. Make a double crochet in the front post double crochet four together of the previous row.
47. Chain one.
48. Then make four double crochets in the double crochet of the previous row.
49. Chain one.
50. Make a double crochet in the front post double crochet four together of the previous row.
51. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
52. At the end of the row, when you make the last double crochet in the front post double crochet four together, chain one.
53. Then skip two chains of the turning chain and make two double crochets in the next one.
Row 4
54. Chain two and turn your work around.
55. Then make a front post double crochet working around the post of the second double crochet of the previous row (yarn over, insert your hook bringing the post of the second double crochet forward, yarn over, pull the yarn through (three loops on your hook), yarn over, pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook (two loops on your hook), yarn over, pull the yarn through both loops).
56. Chain two.
57. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
58. Chain two.
59. Then make a front post double crochet four together.
60. Chain two.
61. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
62. Then repeat: chain two, make a front post double crochet four together, chain two and make a double crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
63. At the end of the row, when you make the last double crochet in the double crochet of the previous row, chain two.
64. Start making a front post double crochet working around the post of the next double crochet of the previous row, but stop when you have two loops on your hook.
65. Then start making a double crochet in the turning chain, but stop when you have three loops on your hook.
66. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all three loops.
Row 5
67. Chain four and turn your work around.
68. Then make four double crochets in the next double crochet of the previous row.
69. Chain one.
70. Make a double crochet in the front post double crochet four together of the previous row.
71. Then repeat: chain one, make four double crochets in the double crochet of the previous row, chain one and make a double crochet in the front post double crochet four together of the previous row.
72. At the end of the row, when you make the last four double crochets in the double crochet of the previous row, chain one.
73. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch of this row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished uneven leaf mesh crochet stitch
74. Done!
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