UP AND DOWN STITCH

STITCH TUTORIAL

This tutorial will show you how to crochet Up and Down stitch, a combination of alternating stitches that creates a subtle effect on your fabrics.

MATERIALS

• ARAN / HEAVY WORSTED WEIGHT YARN
• 5 MM CROCHET HOOK
• STITCH MARKERS
• DARNING NEEDLE
• SCISSORS

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Up and Down Foundation Chain: Any even number of stitches

Start your swatch by creating a slip knot and chaining 14.

1. Double Crochet (DC) in the 2nd chain from the hook,

* Single Crochet (SC) in the next chain, DC in the next chain.

Repeat * from * to the end of the row. Turn your work.

2. Chain 1, skip the first stitch, * DC in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch.

Repeat from * to the end of the row. Turn your work.

3. Repeat Step 2 until you have the necessary amount of stitches or rows needed for your project.

This simple modified crochet pattern creates a beautifully light textured fabric for your projects.

Enjoy using this pattern and see you again in our next tutorial! Happy Crocheting!

HOW TO CROCHET UP AND DOWN STITCH

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