Leaping Stripes Crochet Tutorial

This crochet stitch involves a simple two-row repeat, making it ideal for a relaxing crocheting session. You can use this pattern for creating beautiful blankets or stylish wearables. While it looks stunning in a single color, it truly shines when worked in multiple colors. What makes this stitch unique is the way you work double crochet stitches into skipped stitches from the previous row, right over the chains between the double crochets. This creates a visually intriguing jagged zig-zag pattern. It's an excellent choice for adventurous beginners looking to expand their crochet skills.

Instructions

Pattern Notes

• To adjust the size, chain a multiple of 4 + 2 for the foundation chain.
• When changing colors for a border, do not cut the yarn. Instead, drop the unused yarn and pick it up two rows later.

Leaping Stripes Crochet Stitch Pattern Instructions

Supplies:

• Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Rustic Romantic, Weight 4 Medium (85% acrylic / 15% hemp), 220 yd / 3.5 oz
  • Color A: Blueberry Bushel
  • Color B: Blush
• Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:

• RS = right side
• sc = single crochet
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• dc = double crochet
• sp(s) = space(s)
• sk = skip

Pattern Instructions:

1. With Color A, chain your desired number of chains. This sample uses 34 chains.

Row 1: (RS) Work 1 double crochet (dc) in the fourth chain from the hook (the skipped chains count as the first stitch), then dc in the next chain. Ch 2, skip 2 chains, 1 dc in the next 2 chains. Repeat from * to * until you reach the last stitch, then work 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn. (18 sts + 7 ch-2 spaces)

Row 2: Chain 1, work 1 single crochet (sc) in the same stitch, ch 2, skip the next 2 stitches. Working over the ch-2 and into the unworked chains from the row below, work 1 dc in the next 2 chains, ch 2, skip the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you reach the last stitch, then work 1 sc in the last stitch. Switch to Color B. Turn. (16 sts + 8 ch-2 spaces)

Row 3: Chain 3 (counts as a stitch). Working over the ch-2 and into the unworked stitches from the row below, work 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you reach the last ch-2 space. Work 1 dc in the next 2 stitches from the row below, then work 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn. (18 sts + 7 ch-2 spaces)

Row 4: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the same stitch, ch 2, skip the next 2 stitches. Working over the ch-2 and into the unworked stitches from the row below, work 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, ch 2, skip the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * until you reach the last stitch, then work 1 sc in the last stitch. Switch to Color A. Turn.

Continue repeating Rows 3 and 4 to achieve the desired size of your project, alternating colors every two rows. On the final row (even row), chain 1 and work 1 sc in the first three stitches, then continue with the established pattern to the last stitch, where you should work 1 sc.