Arcade Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Arcade Crochet Stitch is a double-sided pattern, constructed mostly of double crochets, that gives your fabric a beautiful, breathable style.
It’s an offset design with an easy-to-remember repeat pattern. So after a few rows, you will not need to count stitches at all and just enjoy your favorite movie show while crocheting this beautiful crochet blanket.
The Arcade Crochet Stitch is a beginner-friendly stitch perfect for projects that need a reversible, firm pattern. It works great for garments, accessories, table runners, decorative throws, and many more.
Learn how to crochet the Arcade Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- Acrylic Aran Yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
Notes
- ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
Instructions
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 5chs + 2chs. My starting chain is 32chs.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next, *ch3, sk2, sc in next 3chs*, repeat from * until you have 4chs left, ch3, sk2, sc in last 2chs, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc, *sk1, 5dc in the ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until the end of the row, turn
Row 3: ch3 (does not count as a stitch), sk1, sc in next 3sts, *ch3, sk3, sc in next 3sts*, repeat until you have 2sts left, ch1, sk1, hdc in last stitch, turn
Row 4: ch3, 2dc in the ch1 space, sk1, sc in next, *sk1, 5dc in the ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until you have 1 stitch left and the ch3 space, sk1, 3dc in the ch3 space, ch1, turn.
Row 5: sc in next 2sts, *ch3, sk3, sc in next 3sts*, repeat from * until you have 5sts left, ch3, sk3, sc in next 2sts
Row 6: sc, *sk2, 5dc in next ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until end of the row, turn
Repeat Rows 3-6 until you have the required length for your work.
