Crochet Chevron Swirls Stitch
Introducing the Crochet Chevron Swirls Stitch, a captivating double-sided pattern adorned with lacy double crochet clusters, crowned with gracefully curvy peaks. Prepare to embark on a crochet adventure that promises both creativity and joy, as this stitch variation is destined to become your new chevron stitch favorite!
What sets this stitch apart is its ability to fashion slightly more rounded peaks compared to the conventional chevron stitch. Crafted predominantly with bobble stitches, it conjures a delightful ice cream-like swirl effect, especially when employing a palette of multiple colors.
This stitch is perfect for breathing life into decorative afghans, chic garments, stylish fashion accessories, and any projects in search of an eye-catching twist.
For this tutorial, a 4.5 mm crochet hook and acrylic DK yarn were employed, although you're encouraged to select the hook size and yarn weight that resonate with your preferences.
While this stitch pattern shines in any hue, it truly dazzles when rendered in two or more colors. Below, you'll find swatches showcasing an array of color possibilities, igniting your imagination and inviting you to create crochet masterpieces.
Pattern Instructions
- The stitches between ( ) are to be made into the same stitch or chain space (as instructed).
- The stitches between * * are to be repeated as many times as instructed.
- If the pattern contains stitches between ** **, they are to be repeated as many times as instructed, including the * * repeats within.
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 17chs + 3chs. My starting chain is 54chs.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and in all remaining chs
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), sk2, bo, sk2, (3dc) in next, sk2, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next, *sk2, (3dc) in next, sk2, bo, sk4, bo, sk2, (3dc) in next, sk2, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next*, repeat from * until you have 9sts left, sk2, (3dc) in next, sk2, bo, sk2, dc in last stitch.
Rows 3 & 4: Except for the 1st and last dc, we will work all stitches in the spaces between the dc clusters below.
Ch3 (counts as 1dc), bo in next space, (3dc) in next space, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in the ch3 space below, *(3dc) in next space, bo in next, sk next space below (the space between the 2 bobbles below), bo in next space, (3dc) in next space, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in the ch3 space below*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in the last ch3 space, (3dc) in next space, bo in next space, dc in the last stitch (the top ch of ch3 you made at the beginning of previous row).
Row 5: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in next 8sts, (3hdc) in the ch3 space below, *hdc in next 14sts, (3hdc) in the ch3 space below*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in the last ch3 space, hdc in next 8sts.
From this point on, repeat Rows 2-5 until you have the desired length to your work.
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I have no idea what bo in next st. means and don't see it on the pattern.