Crochet braid stitch tutorial

Crochet braid stitch is a versatile and eye-catching stitch that can add texture and visual interest to your crochet projects. With its unique woven-like appearance, the crochet braid stitch creates a stunning effect that can elevate your crochet projects to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, learning how to crochet the braid stitch can open up a world of creative possibilities. In this tutorial, we will explore the step-by-step process of creating the crochet braid stitch, including the basic stitch pattern and techniques to achieve the desired effect. Get ready to enhance your crochet skills and create beautiful, textured pieces with the crochet braid stitch!

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Half treble / half double crochet – htr/hdc Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Font Post dc/sc – FPdc/sc

Triple treble / Double Triple – ttr/dtr Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 6 + 2

Row 1: Skip 2ch, 1htr/hdc in each of next ch, turn.

Row 2: Make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first htr/hdc below, work 1FPdc/sc over each of next htr/hdc below, 1dc/sc in second ch, turn.

Row 3: Make 1ch and 1dc/sc in dc/sc below, * 20ch, skip 1st, 1dc/sc in next; rep from *, work 1dc/sc in last dc/sc below at the end of row, turn.

Row 4: Make 9ch, * take three loops of 20ch and begin braiding them (see pictures).

Work 2tr/dc in top space of each loop; rep from *,

Make 1ttr/dtr in last dc/sc below and turn.

Row 5: Make 2ch, 1htr/hdc in each of next tr/dc below, turn.

Row 6: Make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first htr/hdc below, work 1FPdc/sc over each of next htr/hdc below, 1dc/sc in second ch, turn.

Row 7: Make 1ch and 1dc/sc in dc/sc below, [20ch, 1dc/sc in next] – make 2 times; * 20ch, skip 1st, 1dc/sc in next; rep from *, work 1dc/sc in last dc/sc below at the end of row, turn.

Row 8: Make 9ch, take two loops of 20ch and make rope braid. Work 2tr/dc in top space of each loop.

* Take three loops of 20ch and begin braiding them. Work 2tr/dc in top space of each loop; rep from *,

Take two loops of 20ch and make rope braid, make 1tr/dc in top space of each loop. Make 1ttr/dtr in last dc/sc below and turn.

Row 9: Make 2ch, 1htr/hdc in each of next tr/dc below, turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 9 until you have reached your desired length.