Alpine Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
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Learn the Alpine Stitch crochet stitch pattern with this complete photo tutorial.
The Alpine Stitch crochet stitch pattern is so beautifully textured using front post stitches worked around stitches from a previous row creating a very unique and textured look.
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
yo = yarn over
dc = double crochet
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet (see special stitch section below)
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
Special stitches:
FPdc (front post double crochet stitch): yo and insert your hook from front to back to front around the dc st in row below previous row, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. (Always skip sc st on previous row when making FPdc)
1. Chain 27 (31)
2. Row 1
(RS) dc in third ch from hook (skipped chs do not count as st) and in each ch across. Turn. Note (optional): place a st marker around 2nd dc st made – this will be the st you work your FPdc around in row 3. 25 (29)
3. Row 2
(WS) ch 1, sc in same st (base of ch 1), and in each st across. Turn.
4. Row 3
ch 2, dc in same st,
5. Row 3 continued
*FPdc around the dc below the next st (marked dc st from row 1),
6. Row 3 continued
dc in the next st,* repeat from * to * to end. Turn.
7. Row 4
repeat row 2.
8. Row 5
ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next st, *FPdc around the dc below the next st, dc in the next st,* repeat from * to * to last st, dc in last stitch. Turn.
9. Row 6
repeat row 2.
10. Rows 7 – 24 (28)
continue repeating rows 3 – 6.