Crochet Basics: Double Knot Stitch

This interesting and so gorgeous crochet pattern creates a solid, dense and warm textured fabric which you can use for many crochet projects. The Crochet Double Knot Stitch looks more difficult then actually is. Discover the written pattern and the detailed photo tutorial and you’ll see this stitch is quite easy to crochet so give it a go. The pattern looks wonderful when done in two colors of yarn and the texture created is great for stunning afghans or spectacular rugs.

Instructions

Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):

Chain Stitch – ch

Slip stitch - slt

Treble / double crochet – tr/dc Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: 12 + 3 chs

Row 1: skip 3ch, make 1tr/dc in each of next ch, turn.

Row 2: make 3ch and skip first st, *1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1tr/dc in each of next

3tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1tr/dc in each of next 4tr/dc below; rep from *, work last tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 3: make 3ch and skip first st, * 1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, make a (short) cord: work 24 chs, skip 1ch, make slt in each of next 23 chs.

Making a first loop: pull the cord behind 2tr/dc of Row 1. Adjust the loop and work slt into the end of the cord.

Work 1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, make a (short) cord, work a second loop: pass the cord through a left side of the first loop from front to back, then pull the cord behind 2tr/dc of Row 1. Adjust the loop and work slt into the end of the cord.

Work 1tr/dc in each of next 4tr/dc below; rep from*, work last tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 4: make 3ch and skip first st, *1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, 1ch, 1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, 1ch, 1tr/dc in each of next 4tr/dc below; rep from *, work last tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 5: make 3ch and skip first st, * 1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, make a (long) cord: work 32 chs, skip 1ch, make slt in each of next 31 chs.

Making a right knot: pass the cord through a right side of the first loop from behind, do it again one more time.

Adjust the loop and work slt into the end of the cord.

Work 1tr/dc in each of next 3tr/dc below, make a (long) cord, work a left knot: pass the cord through a left side of the right knot from front to back, then pass the cord through a left side of the second loop from behind.

Pass the cord through a right side of the left knot from behind, then pass the cord again through the left side of the second loop from behind.

Adjust the loop and work slt into the end of the cord.

Work 1tr/dc in each of next 4tr/dc below; rep from*, work last tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Repeat rows 4 - 5.