In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the three and two stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The three and two stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, light blankets and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The three and two stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make 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: 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 three and two stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six plus four. You will start working in the fifth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fifth chain from your hook.
3. Chain one and make another double crochet in the same stitch.
4. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
5. Then repeat. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
6. Chain one and make a double crochet in the same stitch.
7. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
9. At the end of the row skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
10. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
11. Skip the first and the second double crochet and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
12. In the next chain one space make a double crochet, chain one and another double crochet.
13. Then repeat. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
14. In the next chain one space make a double crochet, chain one and a double crochet.
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 turning chain.
Row 3
17. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
18. In the next chain one space make a double crochet, chain one and another double crochet.
19. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
20. Then repeat. In the next chain one space make a double crochet, chain one and a double crochet.
21. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
23. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished three and two stitch
24. Done!
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