Easy Parquet Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
The easy, beginner-friendly Parquet Crochet Stitch is a simple two-row repeat that would be perfect for blankets and so much more.
I really do love this crochet stitch that uses just single crochet, double crochet and chains to create a fun and interesting fabric.
Learn how to crochet the Parquet Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials:
- Paintbox Simply DK, Weight 3 Light (100% acrylic) 3.5 oz / 302 yds, Color 124
- Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
- RS = right side
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- sp(s) = space(s)
- sk = skip
Notes:
To resize, chain multiples of 3 + 2 for foundation chain.
Instructions:
Ch desired number of chains. Sample is worked with 32 chains.
Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in next ch,* repeat from * to * to end. Turn. (10 ch-2 sps)
Row 2: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 1 dc in same st, *sk next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last ch-2 sp, sk next ch-2, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (9 sets of 3 dc sts + 4 dc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end. Turn. (10 ch-2 sps)
Continue repeating rows 2 – 3 to size desired.