Crochet Long Wave Pattern Photo Tutorial
The Long Wave Stitch pattern is beginner-friendly and works up fast using only basic stitches such as single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble stitches.
The pattern is double-sided meaning it looks great on either side and so, can be used in a variety of projects, from blankets and garments to accessories and toys.
Learn how to crochet the Long Wave Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- Marriner Yarn DK (light worsted yarn) in green (apple)
- 4mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- sc blo – single crochet back loop only
- hdc – half double crochet
- hdc blo – half double crochet back loop only
- dc – double crochet– dc blo –double crochet back loop only
- tr – treble
Special Stitches
SC/HDC/DC/TR Back Loop Only
A stitch has a front and back loop that meets at one end and looks like a horizontal V. To crochet in the back loop only, insert the hook in the middle of the V from the top and under the back loop (the loop that is away from you), yo and draw a loop (you will have 2 loops on the hook). From this point on, continue to crochet the stitch you want as usual.
First Treble In The Row
sc in the first stitch, ch3. Compared to the usual method of crocheting a treble in the first row (ch4), this method of constructing it will eliminate the gap that usually occurs.
Notes
The pattern is a repeat of two rows and requires multiples of 14 + 4 chains, my starting chain is 32chs long.
Instructions
Row 1: sc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 2sc), sc, *2hdc, 2dc, 3tr, 2dc,2hdc,3sc*, repeat sequence until the end of the row, turn
Row 2: sc in each stitch, turn
Row 3: tr blo in next 3 stitches, *dc blo in next 2 stitches, hdc blo in next 2 stitches, sc blo in next 3 stitches, hdc blo in next 2 stitches, dc blo in next 2 stitches, tr blo in next 3 stitches*, repeat sequence until the end of the row, turn
Row 4: sc in each stitch, turn
Row 5: sc blo in next 3 stitches, *hdc blo in next 2 stitches, dc blo in next 2 stitches, tr blo in next 3 stitches, dc blo in next 2 stitches, hdc blo in next 2 stitches, sc blo in next 3 stitches*, repeat sequence until the end of the row, turn
Row 6: sc in each stitch, turn
Repeat rows 3 to 6 until you have the desired length for your project.
