How To: Crochet The Wattle Stitch – Easy Tutorial
Spring is gently tip toeing in here in Australia, bringing with it warmer weather and native blooms. Inspired by this new burst of life, how could I not want to share one of my favourite stitches with all of you?
The Wattle Stitch uses a combination of simple crochet stitches to create a dense and tightly textured design… Perfect to use when crocheting those cosy scarves and snuggly afghans, as this stitch is reversible and works up into a delightfully warm fabric!
Learning a new crochet stitch or technique is always such fun, don’t you agree? If you’re keen to challenge yourself this weekend, you’re in luck as this helpful step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through all the necessary steps needed to learn the “Wattle Stitch“; In an easy to follow speed!
Materials
Yarn – We Are Knitters The Cotton Wool (DK/8ply)
Crochet Hook – 5.00mm (H/8)
Stitches & Abbreviations
st – stitch
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Foundation
Chain in multiples of 3.
Pattern
Row 1: Skip 2 ch (counts as 1st sc), (1 sc, ch1, 1 dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch. *(1 sc, ch1, 1 dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch. Repeat from the * all across. 1 hdc in last ch. Turn your work.
Row 2: Ch1 (counts as 1st st), skip 1 hdc and 1 dc. *(1 sc, ch1, 1 dc) in next ‘ch1’ space. Skip 1 sc and 1 dc. Repeat from the * all across. (1 sc, ch1, 1 dc) in next ‘ch1’ space. Skip 1 sc. 1 hdc in turning ch. Turn your work.
Repeat
Row 2 until you reach your desired length.
Is there a specific crochet stitch or interesting technique you’d love to learn? I’m always open to new ideas and inspiration when it comes to sharing crochet with the world!
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
How can you do it so perfect??? Thank you so much for posting this article!!
It looks a lovely stitch – I will have to give it a go!
One thing I have always wanted to know how to do properly is Tunisian Crochet. I'm always up for new things but when I have attempted this one, it gets rather confusing and time consuming, not just doing the stitches but also choosing the right thickness of yarn for the hook.
Best
Eleanor x
Always use a Tunisian hook bigger than the regular crochet hook for the same yarn. How much bigger? Here in Brazil we use milimeters to size our hooks; so, if I use a 4 mm hook to make regular crochet with some yarn, I'd use a 8 mm Tunisian hook with the same yarn. I always make gauge swatches to choose the best drape for the piece I'm doing, but I always begin with the Tunisian hook that doubles the mm of the regular crochet hook.
I love knitting. I usually knit products used in the home such as towels, socks and gloves. There are also United the Empire to a glass bowl and a number of children's hats.
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I like handmade items. Thank you for teaching. Hope i will do it
Very good, I think I found the knowledge I needed. I will see and refer some information in your post. thank you.
It would be helpful if the amount of yarn is used. I am a beginner.
It’s beautiful but it’s hard for someone who isn’t as dexterous as me! I will try to do it patiently!