This stitch uses post stitches and v-stitches to create a neat trellis effect! When I asked for name suggestions on Instagram, some of you said it also looked like a garden gate.

Which I actually loved! But “Garden gate stitch” just didn’t sound right. So Trellis Stitch is second best!

If you haven’t joined my Stitch Along yet, it’s not too late! I’m releasing 4 stitch patterns per month, and you can jump in at any time! Be sure to join the Stitch Along community in my Facebook group HERE. Or follow me on Instagram to see new stitches there.

You can also view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out.

One of the goals of the #desertblossomstitchalong has been to empower you guys to expand your crochet knowledge and take the step out into designing.

It has been AWESOME to see some of you designing patterns with these stitches!

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: I created a bundle of 4 stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Trellis Stitch, plus 3 OTHER stitch patterns (all of the ones from July, see picture below!) The stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Trellis Stitch

• 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 library of stitches in the Stitch Along, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 8+7
• 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:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• I/9 Crochet Hook

1/ Royalty Scarf2/ Liberty Bell3/ Helena Shawl

Instructions

Note: View the video above for pictures to go along with each row!

Fsc a multiple of 8+7 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 8, and then one row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next fsc. Sk 1 fsc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next fsc. *Sk next fsc, dc in next 5 fsc. Sk next fsc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Sk next fsc, dc in last 2 fsc. Turn.

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

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc. *Sk next dc, bpdc over next fpdc. Dc in next dc, dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Bpdc over next fpdc. Sk next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc. Rep from * until 3 dc left. Sk next dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

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

Row 5: Rep row 3.

Rep rows 4-5 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!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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Another color-work stitch! Color work can be both exciting but also scary. I promise, this stitch makes it very simple. It uses the same technique as the Americana Stitch, which was the first stitch released in July!

The Extended single crochet stitch is made up entirely of single crochet (in case you couldn’t tell by the name ) but it uses a special kind of single crochet—an extended version.

Follow the tutorial in the pattern to see how to work this stitch!

If you haven’t joined my Stitch Along yet, it’s not too late! I’m releasing 4 stitch patterns per month, but you can jump in at any time! Be sure to join the Stitch Along community in my Facebook group HERE. Or follow me on Instagram to see new stitches there.

You can also view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out.

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: I created a bundle of 4 stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Extended Single Crochet Stitch, plus 3 OTHER stitch patterns (all of the ones that will be released in July!) The stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Extended Single Crochet Stitch

• 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 library of stitches in the Stitch Along, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 3+2
• Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as st
• This stitch changes color each row. See tutorial for how to transition
• Be sure to carry unused colors throughout rows. This way you will not have a ton of ends to weave in at the end!

Materials

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

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

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1/ Royalty Scarf 2/ Liberty Bell 3/ Helena Shawl

Special Stitch:

Extended Single Crochet: YO, insert hook in next st from the PREVIOUS ROW. Draw up a loop to same height as regular sc. YO, pull through two loops.

Tutorial Below:

Instructions

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

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in ea st until one fsc left. Begin last sc, but YO with new color to change colors seamlessly. Pictures below:

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc. Sc in next sc. Extended sc in next st. *Sc in next 2 sc, extended sc in next st. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 sc, changing colors on last sc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc and ea sc across. Change colors on last sc. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc. *Extended sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last st, changing colors as usual. Turn.

Row 5: Rep row 3.

Row 6: Ch 1, Sc in first sc. *Sc in next 2 sts, extended sc in next st. Rep from * until 1 sc left. Sc in last st, changing colors as usual. Turn.

Row 7: Rep row 3.

Rep rows 2-7 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!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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For this stitch we’ll learn how to easily change colors back and forth in rows…without fastening off! The result is a great red & white American themed stitch.

If you haven’t joined my Stitch Along yet, it’s not too late! I’m releasing 4 stitch patterns per month, but you can jump in at any time! Be sure to join the Stitch Along community in my Facebook group HERE. Or follow me on Instagram to see new stitches there.

You can also view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out.

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: I created a bundle of 4 stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Americana Stitch, plus 3 OTHER stitch patterns (all of the ones that will be released in July!) The stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Americana Stitch

• 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 library of stitches in the Stitch Along, click HERE

Notes

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

Materials

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

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• J/10 Crochet Hook

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1/ Niagara Cardigan 2/ New York Sign 3/ Wave Shawl

Instructions:

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 1 (does NOT count as st, here and throughout) sc in first st. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next fsc. *Sk 2 fsc. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next fsc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last fsc (change colors on this st). Turn.

Changing colors:

Like this pattern so far? Be sure to check out the printer-friendly version (plus 3 BONUS stitch patterns—see picture below!)

Click HERE for more information!

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sk next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp. *Sk 2 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sk next sc, sc in last sc (change colors on this st). Turn.

Another note on color changes: don’t forget to CARRY the unused color so that you’ll have less ends to weave in. For example, as shown in the picture below, I will be working with red, and crocheting OVER the white strand across the row.

Rep row 2 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!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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