In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the zigzag fan 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 zigzag fan stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight cardigans and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The zigzag fan stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, color: 3304 (lilac). 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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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the zigzag fan stitch.
Photo instructions for the zigzag fan stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus three. You will start working in the seventh chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the seventh chain from your hook.
3. Then make three more double crochets in the same stitch where you have just worked in.
4. Chain three.
5. Make a double crochet in the same stitch where you have just worked in.
6. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
7. Skip three stitches and make four double crochets in the next stitch.
8. Chain three.
9. Make a double crochet in the same stitch where you have just worked in.
10. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
11. Then repeat: skip three stitches and in the next stitch make four double crochets, chain three and one more double crochet, skip three stitches and make a double crochet.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with one double crochet.
Row 2
13. Chain three and turn your work around.
14. Make four double crochets in the chain three space.
15. Chain three.
16. Then make one more double crochet in the same chain three space.
17. Skip four double crochets of the previous row and make a double crochet in the next one.
18. Then make four double crochets in the next chain three space.
19. Chain three.
20. Make one more double crochet in the same chain three space.
21. Skip four stitches and make a double crochet in the next one.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
23. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished zigzag fan stitch
24. Done!
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