How to Crochet the Americana Stitch Photo Tutorial

Master the Americana Crochet Stitch with this photo tutorial.

For this stitch we’ll learn how to easily change colors back and forth in rows…without fastening off! The result is a great red & white American themed stitch.

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• J/10 Crochet Hook

Abbreviations

• fsc - foundation single crochet
• ch - chain
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• sc - single crochet
• sk - skip
• rep - repeat

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 3
• Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as st

Instructions

Fsc a multiple of 3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3+1, and then one row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st, here and throughout) sc in first st. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next fsc. *Sk 2 fsc. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in next fsc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last fsc (change colors on this st). Turn.

Changing colors: 

On last sc: YO with NEW color

Pull through. Continue next row with new color!

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sk next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp. *Sk 2 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sk next sc, sc in last sc (change colors on this st). Turn.

Another note on color changes: don’t forget to CARRY the unused color so that you’ll have less ends to weave in.

Rep row 2 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.