In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the zigzag lozenge crochet stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for washcloths, blankets, scarves, cowls, cardigans, ponchos and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The zigzag lozenge stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you need to know how to make half double crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a double crochet three together.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: blue agave. 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 zigzag lozenge crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of two plus one.
2. In the third chain from your hook make a half double crochet.
3. Skip one stitch and make another half double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Then chain one.
5. Make the second half double crochet in the same stitch.
6. Then skip one stitch, make a half double crochet in the next stitch, chain one and make another half double crochet in the same stitch.
7. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
8. At the end of the row make two half double crochets in the last stitch.
9. At the end of the row chain three.
Row 2
10. Turn your work around.
11. Make a double crochet in the very first stitch and chain one. Next you will make a double crochet three together in the chain one space.
12. So, yarn over.
13. Insert your hook in the chain one space and 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.
17. Yarn over.
18. Insert your hook in the same chain one space 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.
22. Yarn over.
23. Insert your hook in the same chain one space and yarn over.
24. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
25. Yarn over.
26. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have four loops on your hook.
27. Yarn over.
28. Pull the yarn through all four loops on your hook. You have just made a double crochet three together!
29. Chain one.
30. Then make another double crochet three together in the next chain one space.
31. Chain one.
32. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
33. In the end of the row you will make a double crochet two together in the last stitch. So, start making a double crochet, but stop when you have two loops on your hook.
34. Then start making the second double crochet in the same stitch.
35. When you have three loops on your hook, yarn over and pull the yarn through all three loops.
36. Then chain two.
Row 3
37. Turn your work around and make a half double crochet in the chain one space.
38. Chain one.
39. Make the second half double crochet in the same chain one space.
40. Then make a half double crochet in the next chain one space, chain one and make the second half double crochet in the same chain one space.
41. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
42. At the end of the row make a half double crochet in the last stitch.
43. Then chain three.
Row 4
44. Turn your work around.
45. Make a double crochet three together in the chain one space.
46. Chain one.
47. Then make a double crochet three together in the next chain one space and chain one.
48. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
49. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the last stitch.
50. Then chain two.
Row 5
51. Turn your work around and make a half double crochet in the very first stitch.
52. Then make a half double crochet in the chain one space.
53. Chain one.
54. Make the second half double crochet in the same chain one space.
55. Then work in the next chain one space: make a half double crochet, chain one and make the second half double crochet.
56. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
57. At the end of the row make two half double crochets in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished zigzag lozenge crochet stitch
58. Done!
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