How to Crochet the Candy Stripes Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Candy Stripes Stitch crochet pattern is a fun crochet stitch that really stands out when it is worked in multiple colours!
Today, I have decided to work the stitch pattern in a simple two-colour stripe pattern. Overall, the pattern is a simple two-row repeat; however, as I have worked it in the two colours, working two rows in each, it is written as a four-row repeat.
This stitch is similar on both sides, making it a great stitch pattern for those double-sided projects. The resulting fabric is solid with a subtle texture. It’s one that you’re going to love.
Learn how to crochet the Candy Stripes Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- worsted-weight yarn
- 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain Stitch
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Hsc2tog – Herringbone Single Crochet Two Stitches Together (Insert your hook in the indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop. Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop. Draw the same loop through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and draw through the remaining loops on your hook. Hsc2tog made.)
- Rpt – Repeat
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Yo – Yarn Over
Notes
- This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in two colours labelled A and B.
- To begin, with colour A, make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch, you may use any number of stitches for your foundation chain. For example, ch 31.
Instructions
Row One:
With colour A, sc in the 2nd st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Hsc2tog in the 1st 2 sts, *hsc2tog beginning in the previous st and in the next st; Rpt from * across, sc in the final st. Switch to colour B in the final st. Ch 1, turn.
Row Three:
With colour B, sc in the 2nd st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Four:
Hsc2tog in the 1st 2 sts, *hsc2tog beginning in the previous st and in the next st; Rpt from * across, sc in the final st. Switch to colour A in the final st. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 1-4 for pattern.
