Welcome to the Crochet Almond Stitch Tutorial. This stitch is best suited for thicker yarns due to the slip stitching technique, which can make the project grow slowly but create a dense and desirable fabric. One side of the work appears more textured and is considered the right. The stitch pattern requires multiples of 10 chains plus 8.
Crochet Almond Stitch
This method gives the fabric a richly ribbed and intricate appearance reminiscent of almond shapes nestled closely together. Its satisfying weight and thickness make it a perfect choice for crafting warmer garments or sturdy accessories that hold up against the chill. The unique aspect of this stitch is its duality; one side showcases a deeply textured, almost knit-like quality, while the reverse side presents a smoother, subtler profile, offering versatility in finished crochet pieces. With its repetitive and rhythmic pattern, the Almond Stitch is not only aesthetically pleasing but even meditative in practice, making it a beloved stitch am
Let's discuss the step-by-step process.
Materials Required
- Thicker Yarn
- Crochet Hook (size appropriate for the yarn)
- Scissors
Pattern Overview
- Foundation Chain: Multiples of 10 + 8
- Stitch Repeat: Rows 2 through 5 are repeated for the pattern
- Technique: Alternating slip stitches and half double crochets, working in the back loop only
Step-by-Step Instructions
Starting Chain
Begin with a foundation chain in multiples of 10, then add 8 more chains to achieve the desired length.
Row 1: Establishing the Pattern
Starting in the second chain from the hook, slip stitch in the next 6 chains.
5 half double crochets in the next 5 chains, followed by 5 slip stitches in the next 5 chains. Repeat - across until the last six chains.
Slip stitch in the last six chains. Turn your work.
Row 2: Beginning the Repeat Pattern
Chain 1, then half double crochet in the back loop only of the first 6 stitches.
Slip stitch in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches, then half double crochet in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches. Repeat - across until the last six stitches.
Half double crochet in the back loop only of the last six stitches. Turn your work.
Row 3: Continuing the Pattern
Chain 1, then half double crochet in the back loop only of the first 6 stitches, following the established pattern directly below.
Slip stitch in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches, then half double crochet in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches. Repeat - across until the last six stitches.
Half double crochet in the back loop only of the last six stitches. Turn your work.
Row 4: Changing Direction
Chain 1, then slip stitch in the back loop only of the first 6 stitches.
Half double crochet in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches, followed by slip stitch in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches. Repeat - across until the last six stitches.
Slip stitch in the back loop only of the last six stitches. Turn your work.
Row 5: Matching the Pattern
Chain 1, then slip stitch in the back loop only of the first 6 stitches, matching the pattern directly below.
Half double crochet in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches, followed by slip stitch in the back loop only of the next 5 stitches. Repeat - across until the last six stitches.
Slip stitch in the back loop only of the last six stitches.
Tips
- Be mindful of the slip stitch tension; too tight stitches can cause the project to contract.
- Repeat rows 2 through 5 for the continuation of the pattern.
- Always work in the back loop only to achieve the textured appearance of the Almond Stitch.
Leave a Reply