How To Crochet the Side Saddle Stitch
The side saddle crochet stitch has a lovely, repetitive look that is both airy and substantial at the same time. Check out this tutorial to learn how to do it step-by-step!
Abbreviations - US Terms
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sk - skip
- dctog - double crochet together
- cluster = dc4tog
How To Start Side Saddle Crochet
This stitch is worked in multiples of 5 + 1 (add 1 more for base chain).
Row Repeat
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, *3 ch, dc4tog over next 4 ch, 1 ch, 1 sc into next ch; rep from * to end; turn.
Row 2: 5 ch, 1 sc into first cluster, *3 ch, dc4tog all into next ch 3 gap, 1 ch, 1 sc into next cluster; rep from * ending with 3 ch, dc4tog all into the ch 3 gap, 1 dc into last sc, sk turning chain; turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, sk 1 st, 1 sc into next cluster, *3 ch, dc4tog into next ch 3 gap, 1 ch, 1 sc into next cluster; rep from * ending last rep with 1 sc into turning chain; turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3.
