Learn how to crochet the "Bead Stitch"!

This fun, fully reversible stitch has lots of squishy texture and is made with a very easy 2 row repeat. Perfect for your crochet stitch library 🥰

In the video I show you step by step how to crochet the stitch and how to finish the last row for a nice straight edge.

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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Crochet Bead Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

For my sample in the photos / video, I used Stylecraft Bambino Yarn in the colour “Mellow Yellow” with a 4mm Hook

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• SC = Single crochet

• DC = Double Crochet

• BEAD = Special Stitch: Working around the post of a Double Crochet stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop 3 times (7 loops on the hook) Yarn over, draw through the 1st 6 loops (2 loops on hook) Yarn over and draw through the remaining 2 loops.

• Rep = Repeat

• St = Stitch

• Sk = Skip

Pattern multiple: 2 plus 1

Row 1: Create your desired chain length

SC into the 2nd Ch from your hook. I prefer to use the back bumps of the chain for this pattern but it is entirely optional.

SC into each ch across.

Row 2: Ch3. Turn work. (ch3 counts as a DC st)

DC in the second st.

*BEAD around DC just made.

Skip a st, DC in the next st.*

Rep * * until you have 2 stitches remaining.

End on: skip a st, DC in the last st.

Row 3: Ch1. Turn work. (ch1 does NOT count as a st)

SC in first st.

SC in every st across. (You will have 2 SC for each BEAD st)

End on a SC in the top of the Ch3 from the row below.

Keep repeating Rows 2 & 3 until you reach the length you desire

Tie off, and weave in any loose ends.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin