I  just couldn’t resist naming this stitch the Mayberry Stitch. After all, it’s May, and the little bobbles look like berries! Haha.

I do love this stitch, because it gives you an awesome texture without getting too bulky.

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Want to put this stitch to good use? Check out the Heidi Sweater! It is made entirely out of the Mayberry stitch!

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: If you want to get ahead on the stitches for May, I created a bundle of 4 Spring stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Classic Shell Stitch, plus 3 OTHER lace stitch patterns (all of the ones coming in May!) The stitches are written out for easy printing.

How to Crochet the Mayberry Stitch

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Notes

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 2+1
• Ch 1 at beginning of row does NOT count as sc
• Ch 2 at beginning of row does NOT count as hdc

Special Stitch

Bobble: Insert hook into indicated stitch. YO, draw up loop. YO, insert hook into same stitch. YO, pull up loop. YO, draw through 4 loops on hook.

Materials:

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

1/ Wintergreen Cowl2/ Lattice Stitch3/ Angelica Cardigan

Instructions:

Fsc a multiple of 2+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you will need a multiple of 2, and then a row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 2 (does NOT count as hdc, here and throughout) Hdc in FIRST fsc (do not skip one like you would if the ch 2 counted as a stitch). *Sk 1 fsc, 2 hdc in next fsc. Rep from * all across row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc, here and throughout) sc in first 2 hdc. Bobble in next st. *Sc in next st, bobble in next st. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn. NOTE that you will not do any sc in the beginning ch 2 from Row 1 since that is not counted a stitch.

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Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in FIRST st. *Sk 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * all across row.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

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Don’t forget, you can put this stitch to use by making the Heidi Sweater!

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Anyway, I’ve always loved the woven stitch, because it lets crocheting come close to looking like knitting! Feel free to check out my tutorial for this stitch here. 

Today I want to share with you a pattern that incorporates this stitch—the Knit-Look Pillow!

For this pattern, I incorporated the knit-like woven stitch and a nice bobble stitch for some texture. I love the way it turned out!!

Funny story, though…believe it or not, this pillow started out as a sweater. I know. Crazy. I was going to have 2 rectangular panels sewn together, with sleeves added on, etc.

Well, I got to the end of one panel, and realized that the yarn I was using was NOT stretchy enough—so the panel was way too small. Not to mention the fact that the fabric was very thick and wouldn’t look right as a sweater.

Design problems…sigh.

Needless to say, I was quite discouraged. However, eventually I decided I needed to find a new use for my large rectangle. After much thought, I finally realized it would make a perfect pillow!

And I must say, I’m quite pleased with the way it turned out. Plus, it was a perfect gift for my Grandma (that’s her furniture in the picture below!)

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Knit-Look Pillow

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Notes:

1. Pillow is worked in one long rectangle, which is then sewn on the top and sides.

1. When turning, ch 3 counts as a dc
2. When turning, ch 1 does NOT count as a sc

Materials:

• Lion Brand Feels Like Butta’ Yarn, 2 skeins (or other worsted weight yarn)

• H/8 crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)

• Yarn needle

Gauge:

16 sc and 24 rows in woven stitch = 4”

Finished Measurements:

Panel: 19” long by 15” wide

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Single crochet – sc

Cluster – CL

Yarn Over – YO

Repeat – rep

Each – ea

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Special Stitches:

Woven Stitch: Insert hook into the MIDDLE of next sc—not in the top two loops, but in the middle of the “v”. Then complete a regular single crochet. (The only unique thing about this stitch is where you originally insert the hook). For a tutorial on this stitch, visit this blog post.

Cluster (CL): Yo, insert hook in indicated st. (YO, pull up loop in same stitch) 3 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook, YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

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Instructions:

Ch 62.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (61 sc)

Rows 2-9: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc, here and throughout) sc in first sc. Work woven stitch across till one sc left. Sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next st. *Ch 1, sk next st, CL in next st. Rep from * till 3 sts left. Ch 1, sk next st, dc in last 2 sts. Turn. (28 CL)

Row 11: Sc in first 2 dc.Sc in next ch-1 sp. *Sc in next CL, sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * till 2 dc left; sc in last 2 dc.

Rows 12-13: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc, here and throughout) sc in first sc. Work woven stitch across till one sc left. Sc in last sc. Turn. (61 sc)

Row 14: Rep row 10.

Row 15: rep row 11.

Row 16-23: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc, here and throughout) sc in first sc. Work woven stitch across till one sc left. Sc in last sc. Turn. (61 sc)

Rep rows 10-23 4 times more. Then rep rows 10-14 once more. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Finishing

1. With Right sides together, fold the rectangle in half and whipstitch the top of pillow shut (the long sides.)

1. Turn pillow cover so that the right sides are now facing out. You should now have a tube.

1. Insert the pillow form.
2. Sew up the sides, making sure to match up the rows of bobbles and the rows of woven stitch.

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— Rachel 

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