Ever heard of the Braid Stitch? This tall crochet stitch is a sort of combination mash up of herringbone crochet and a treble (USA terms) and makes for a fab fast stretchy stitch.

With the added bonus of a beautifully straight edge, it makes it the ideal stitch for scarves and blankets.

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

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Crochet Braid Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

For my sample I used Cygnet Boho Spirit in the colour “Harmony” with a 4mm Hook

Abbreviations:

·       Ch = Chain

·       YO = Yarn over

·       St = Stitch

Pattern multiple: any number plus 2

Foundation Row:

Make as many as required for your project plus 2.

You will begin by working in the third ch from the hook. Work a braid stitch in every ch.

Braid Stitch: YO two times, insert hook into st, YO, pull through the st and first loop on the hook, YO, pull through one loop on the hook, YO, pull through two loops on the hook, YO, and pull through two loops on the hook.

Turning: At the end of the row, make the last st on top of the st from the previous row. Then you will ch 2 and turn. This ch 2 DOES NOT count as the first st. Instead, you’ll work a Braid Stitch into the same space.

Work the braid stitch for every stitch of your project.

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