Do you use tinsel to decorate your tree? It’s funny, because in my house, my dad always loved tinsel, and my mom hated it. She would say, if we wanted to put tinsel on the tree, we had to do it ourselves. She didn’t want any part in that mess!

That being said, I love the look of tinsel, and so I created a stitch inspired by it! As we learn how to crochet the tinsel stitch, we’ll be using a technique called surface crochet. Be sure to keep reading to find out more info about this technique!

Before beginning surface crochet, there are a few terms you need to know:

Background Square: this is the piece of fabric we will begin with making for each stitch pattern. It is usually a simple square using either sc or dc. I have added some rows that include chain spaces because we will work around these when we do the surface crochet. 

Ch/Sc Rows: These are the rows I mentioned above! I will need to refer to them within the stitch patterns as ch/sc rows, because we will work our surface crochet mostly in these rows. As I said before, they are not just straight sc, but sc with chain loops. 

This stitch is also apart of a larger series called the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! Be sure to join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

You can also view a Master List of all the stitch patterns that have been released! This way, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the individual stitches and learn your favorites!

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my December stitches! There are some pretty cool Christmas-themed stitches I know you’ll want to see! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

Last thing before we get to the pattern…if you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Tinsel Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To get the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 2+1
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
• Sport weight yarn (for “tinsel” – I used Vanna’s Glamour)
• H/5mm hook
• F/3.5mm hook

Instructions:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Background Image:

With MC, fsc a multiple of 2+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 2, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc. *Ch 2, sk next dc, sc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 dc left. Sc in last dc, turn. 

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc. Dc in ea sc and ch-sp across, turn. Rep rows 2-3 until square is as big as you want. 

Last row: Ch 1, sc across, fasten off. 

Surface Crochet: 

With silver yarn, join with a sc around the post of the second sc from Row 2 (the ch/sc row).  *Ch 2, sc around dc from the row above. Ch 2, sc around the post of next sc from Row 2. You have now finished one “zigzag”.

Rep from * across the row. Basically, you are just creating a zigzag pattern by working in the sc from the Ch/Sc row, alternating with the dc in the row above, all while doing chs in between your sc. Once you work around your last sc, ch 3 and sc around the post of the last dc (make this toward the top of the dc)

Ch 3, and turn your work upside down so that you will be able to work your way across again from the opposite direction. Now sc around the post of the first sc from row 4 (the next ch/sc row). Ch 2, sc around the post of the 3rd dc from row 5.

Continue to repeat these steps across, zig-zagging your chains between dc and sc. When you get to the end of this row, you will do the same thing, just turning your square back around the right way again. Keep zig-zagging across the square until you’ve gone across all the sc/ch rows!

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the Tinsel Stitch. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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Puff stitches are a favorite of mine. I just LOVE the texture they can bring to any project.

One thing I love to do with puffs are combine them in different ways and patterns. So far, I’ve worked up 4 different swatches that use the puff stitch in a variety of ways. Here is a quick reference list if you want to check them out:

• The Harvest Stitch
• The Pinecone Stitch
• The Alternating Puff Stitch

This new stitch, the Wheat Stitch, is probably the most complex of the 4 stitches! It’s not difficult to make, but it has a few more repeating rows to get the nice pattern you see below:

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my November stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

This stitch is also apart of a larger series called the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! Be sure to join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

You can also view a Master List of all the stitch patterns that have been released! This way, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the individual stitches and learn your favorites!

HOW TO CROCHET THE WHEAT STITCH

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 6+1
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Mary Maxim Woodlands, but you can use anything)
• H/5mm Hook

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH (PUFF ST)

YO, insert hook into indicated st. YO, pull up a loop. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop) 2 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook. YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

View a tutorial on this stitch here if you need help.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fsc a multiple of 6+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of  6+2, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next fsc. Sk 1 fsc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next fsc. *Ch 2, sk 2 fsc, sc in next fsc. Ch 2, sk 2 fsc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Sk 1 fsc, dc in last 2 fsc, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. *Ch 2, sk next puff st and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp and puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 1 puff st and 2 dc are left. Sk next puff st, dc in last 2 dc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc. Sc in next puff st, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. *Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sps and sc, sc in next puff st. Sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, *(puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc. Rep from * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc, turn. 

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Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch 2 sp. *Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2, sk next puff st and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc. Ch 3, sk ch-2 sps and sc, *sc in next puff st, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. Ch 3, sk ch-2 sps and sc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Sc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc. (Puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. *Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc, turn. 

Rep rows 2-7 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the Wheat Stitch. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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The puff stitch is a favorite of mine. It gives crocheting an extra air of elegance! We will make them into V’s for this stitch, and then alternate them in a neat way! The result is a classic stitch I know you’ll love.

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my November stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch was apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along. There is a now a huge library of unique crochet stitches on the blog! View the Master List here. This way, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the individual stitches and learn your favorites!

HOW TO CROCHET THE Alternating Puff STITCH

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 4+3
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver, but you can use anything)
• H/5mm Hook

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH (PUFF ST)

YO, insert hook into indicated st. YO, pull up a loop. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop) 2 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook. YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Unfamiliar with this stitch? No problem! View this blog post or watch the video tutorial below before starting on the full alternating puff stitch pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the other video in this post! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 4+3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 4, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next fsc. *Sk next fsc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next fsc. Sk next fsc, dc in next fsc. Rep from * until 1 fsc left. Dc in last fsc, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk next puff st, dc in next ch-2 sp. *Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next dc. Sk next puff st, dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 1 puff st and 2 dc are left. Sk last puff st, dc in last 2 dc, turn. 

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Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. (Puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next dc. *Sk next puff st, dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next dc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Fall is definitely my favorite season. I always feel so inspired by the color-changing leaves and cooler weather! Another thing I’ve always loved about fall is collecting pinecones. When I was younger, my family would go out and collect bags full of them for decoration, as well as for fires.

In my mind, I was always looking for the “perfect” pinecone, you know? It was disappointing to pick up a beautiful one only to find that it was wet and disgusting on the other side. Oh well, haha. The point is that pinecones are so much fun! I hope I’ve done them justice with this pinecone-inspired stitch.

So lets talk about the structure of this stitch. The main part is centered around puff stitches—we will alternate those with chain spaces for a neat effect! In between the section of puff stitches, there are small sections of single crochet and tiny chain spaces.

Overall, it’s easy and fun to make! Also, If you’re new to the puff stitch, don’t worry. I have a tutorial right here that you can check out (it’s not hard to make!)

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

HOW TO CROCHET THE PINECONE STITCH

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 2+1
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Mary Maxim Starlette, but you can use anything)
• H/5mm Hook

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH (PUFF ST)

YO, insert hook into indicated st. YO, pull up a loop. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop) 2 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook. YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Instructions:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video in the player! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

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

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next fsc. *Ch 1, Sk next fsc, puff st in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Ch 1, sk next fsc, dc in last 2 fsc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Puff st in next ch-sp. *Ch 1, sk next puff st, puff st in next ch-sp. Rep from * across all ch-sps. Dc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, sc in next puff st. *Sc in next ch-sp, sc in next puff st. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Sc in last 2 dc, turn. (You should have the same amount of sc as your fsc row.)

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Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc. *Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Rep from * across, turn. 

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in ea sc and ea ch-sp across, turn. (You should have the same amount of sc as your fsc row.)

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next sc. *Ch 1, sk next sc, puff st in next sc. Rep from * until 3 sc left. Ch 1, sk next sc, dc in last 2 sc, turn.

Rep rows 2-6 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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As I said before, the Harvest Stitch, along with the other November stitches, utilizes one of my favorite stitches, the Puff Stitch. Puff stitches can be used in a variety of ways, and there are a lot of variations of this stitch out there. I want to give you 4 simple but interesting variations!

So, the Harvest stitch uses 2 puff stitches separated by a chain space to create a pretty v-stitch. Then, these puff v’s are stacked on top of each other and separated by 2 dc to make a neat “harvesty” look!

If you’re new to the puff stitch, do not worry. I have created a revised video that shows you specifically how to make the Harvest Stitch step by step! Keep scrolling down to the instructions to find the video!

One other great thing about this stitch pattern: it only has 1 repeating row! Once you learn that row, you can just keep repeating it over and over again, and the result is this beautiful stitch! I don’t know about you, but I love stitches that are easy enough to do while watching Netflix, but are still different from the simple crochet stitches.

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

HOW TO CROCHET THE HARVEST STITCH

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 7+2
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Sugarbush Bold, but you can use anything)
• H/5mm Hook

Special Stitch: Puff Stitch (Puff st)

YO, insert hook into indicated st. YO, pull up a loop. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop) 2 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook. YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

For a full tutorial on the puff stitch, click here.

Revamped Video Tutorial:

I am happy to tell you that I’ve made a NEW video tutorial for this stitch that actually shows you the steps in real time! Check it out below!

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Written INSTRUCTIONS: 

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to scroll down farther in this post! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps.

Fsc a multiple of 7+2 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 7+3, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk 2 sts, puff st in next fsc. Ch 2, puff st in same fsc. Sk 2 fsc, dc in next 2 fsc. Rep from * across, turn. 

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Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk next puff st. (Puff stitch, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Sk next puff st, dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Rep row 2 for stitch pattern!

Harvest Stitch Photo Tutorial

Below you can see the beginning of Row 1. Start by making a chain 3 and double crocheting in the next fsc. Then, make a puff stitch, chain 2, and another puff stitch in the same fsc.

Skip 2 fsc, then make 2 regular double crochet. Continue repeating across Row 1 so it looks like this:

Row 2 will be largely the same, except we’ll be working the ch-2 spaces from the row below.

Start by chaining 3 again, and double crocheting in the next dc. This time for the puff stitches, you will work in the ch-2 space from Row 1. Then, double crochet in the next 2 dc.

Repeat across.

This stitch is really so simple because now you just have to repeat row 2 to your desired length!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Whew! I can hardly believe it is November. We are getting so close to the end of 2019, and therefore the end of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along! It is crazy to me how fast this year has gone.

In case you’re wondering, this stitch for today is actually included in the October bundle. I know it’s confusing, but basically, I got super behind last month, and since there are 5 weeks in November, I decided to postpone things for a week. So next Saturday the official November stitches will be starting!

For now though, we can enjoy this super simple pattern: the Triple Ridge Stitch!

So, let’s talk about this stitch a little bit. As I said before, it uses the back loop technique. However, it uses it in a unique way, because we’ll do different size stitches (tr, sc, etc) to give the ridges different heights! It’s super simple in that there is no specific stitch multiple—you can make a foundation row with ANY number of chains/fsc.

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

How to Crochet the Triple Ridge Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of ANYTHING!
2. Ch 4 at beginning of rows counts as tr
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• DK Weight Yarn (I used Mary Maxim Mellowspun)
• H/5mm Hook

Instructions: 

Fsc any number (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need to add one ch to whatever number you decide on, and do one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 1, sc across, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 4, tr in ea st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea tr across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in ea sc across, turn.

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Row 5: Ch 4, tr in the BL of ea sc across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea tr across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea sc across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 4, tr in the BL of ea sc across, turn.

Rep rows 3-8 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the Triple Ridge Stitch. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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All right, so let’s learn a bit about how this stitch came about! I first came up with a variation of this stitch when I was swatching for a design for the I Like Crochet magazine! You may remember I recently had a pattern published in their magazine—the Timberlane Cardigan! Well, this stitch uses the same technique as that cardigan does; I just made the triangles smaller!

Overall, I love making this stitch because of how much the triangles POP! The post stitches help create this effect, but two contrasting colors help accentuate the effect. I think this stitch would look awesome in a ton of different color combinations!

If you make this stitch, I would love to see YOUR color combination! Be sure to post pictures and tag me @desertblossomcrafts on Instagram, or post the pictures in my Facebook group!

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

Like I was saying earlier, I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Triangle Post Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes:

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 7+4
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
• Carry both colors throughout the whole square. Whenever you change colors, do so on the stitch BEFORE you need the new color. Simply finish the previous dc by doing the last yarn over with the new color. (Make sure to watch the video for more help with the color changes).

MATERIALS:

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Worsted Weight yarn (I used Sugarbush Bold yarn, but you can use any worsted weight!)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step! Music in the video is credit to www.bensound.com.

Fsc a multiple of 7+4 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 7+5, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts. *With CC, dc 5. With MC, dc 2. Rep from * across, until 1 st left. Dc in last st, turn.

Row 2: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. *With CC, bpdc over next st, dc in next st, bpdc over next st. With MC, dc in next 4 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc. *With CC, fpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 6 dc. Rep from * across; on last repeat of MC dc there will be only 5 dc instead of 6. Turn.

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Row 4: Rep row 1.

Row 5: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. *With CC, fpdc over next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 4 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Row 6: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc. *With CC, bpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 6 dc. Rep from * across; on last repeat of MC dc there will be only 5 dc instead of 6. Turn.

Rep rows 1-6 for stitch pattern!

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As mentioned, I know at first glance this stitch looks like the Waffle Stitch. HOWEVER, don’t worry! Although it looks similar, is is made in a different way. While the Waffle stitch uses fpdc or fptr to create the “squares”, this stitch uses fpsc and regular dc! Also, the backside looks very different from the back of the waffle stitch. Intrigued yet? Read on to find out more about the Windowpane stitch and how to make it!

I first made this stitch as I was experimenting with post stitch single crochet. This isn’t a stitch you see as often—usually, people use the front post double or triple crochet. However, the fpsc can be useful at times too! It is made in the exact same way as any other post stitch. You simply work a sc, but around the post of a stitch rather than the top loops. Don’t worry, it’s not hard!

Want to print this pattern easily? There is an option besides just viewing it here, and it comes with more stitch patterns! The PDF version of this stitch pattern includes all the other stitches in September—it can be found HERE. This PDF is inexpensive and ad-free.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Windowpane Stitch

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Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 3
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
• Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

Materials

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn (worsted weight)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3+1, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc. *Fpsc around next dc, ch 2, fpsc around next dc. Sc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last st, turn.

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Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc *Sk next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st let. Dc in last st, turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

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When you hear “Flying V-Stitch” what does it make you think of? I hope it brings to mind the only v’s that fly—birds! That’s right, this stitch was inspired by the beautiful v formation that migrating birds fly in!

We will use regular v-stitches, along with some front post stitches to create the neat V effect you see in this stitch.

If you want an easily printable version of this pattern, there is another option, and it comes with more stitch patterns! The PDF version of this stitch pattern includes all the others in September—it can be found HERE. This PDF is inexpensive and ad-free.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Flying V-Stitch

All right, let’s jump right in!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 6+3
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a dc

Materials

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Red heart super saver yarn (worsted weight)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 6+3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 6+4, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in ea fsc across. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc. Rep from * until 4 sts left. Sk 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn. 

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Fpdc over next dc. Ch 4, sk ch-2 sp, fpdc over next dc. *Sk next dc, dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk next dc, fpdc over next dc. Ch 4, sk ch-2 sp, fpdc over next dc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn. 

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. *3 dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next 3 dc. Rep from * across. Turn. 

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. 

Rep rows 2-5 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

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Have you ever tried bobbles before? They’re a lot of fun! The bobbles used in this stitch are small but they still make an impact. The eyelets of the chains right above them make them stand out even more!

Personally, I love how this stitch combines texture with a hint of lace. You could easily incorporate it into a variety of designs!

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

The goal of the stitch-along is to empower other crocheters to start designing themselves! If you ever design a pattern using one of my stitches, please let me know! I’d love to share stories about how you are using them.

You can also get an easily printable version of this stitch pattern, plus 3 OTHER stitch patterns (all the ones coming in September!) when you click HERE. This PDF is inexpensive and ad-free.

How to Crochet the Bobble Eyelet Stitch

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• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is multiple of 3+2
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

Materials

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Red Heart super saver yarn (Worsted Weight)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 3+2 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across.Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. *Bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last st. Turn. 

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st. Ch 2, Sk next st, sc in next st. *Ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Ch 2, sk next st, sc in last st. Turn. 

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Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. *2 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc. Rep from * until 1 ch-2 sp left. Sc in last ch-2 sp, sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn. 

Rep rows 2-5 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

SHARING IS CARING!

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Happy Crocheting!

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