This new stitch is going to make you LEAP with joy! Just look at that playful texture and fun colourwork. The Leaping Stripes stitch is a vibrant design that’s just perfect for a sweet crochet baby blanket or adding a modern twist to accessories such as cowls and hats.
Want to hear the best bit? It’s made up from simple stitches, so it’s ideal for beginners who want to expand their stitch knowledge! Ready to get hooky?
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Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Multiple: 4 +2
At the end of Row 1, you should have groupings of 3 tr on each end of your row and groupings of 2 tr in the middle of the work.
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the leaping stripes stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
The video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
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Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook
Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
Leaping Stripes Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation chain: With colour A, Ch in a multiple of 4 +2.
Row 1: With yarn A, tr in fourth ch from hook (skipped 3-ch counts as a tr), tr in next ch, *2 ch, skip 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, repeat from * until 1 ch remains, work tr in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st here or throughout), dc in first st, 2 ch, skip next 2 tr, *working over ch sp from Row 1, tr in next skipped 2-ch from foundation ch, 2 ch, skip next 2 tr, repeat from * across, dc in top of 3-ch, changing to yarn B in last yo of last st. Turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, dc in first st, working over ch sp from previous row, tr in top of next 2 tr from two rows below, *2 ch, skip 2 sts from previous row, tr in top of next 2 tr from two rows below, repeat from * until 1 st remains, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 4: 1 ch, dc in first st, 2 ch, skip 2 tr from previous row, *working over ch sp from previous row, tr in next 2 tr from two rows below, 2 ch, skip 2 tr from previous row, repeat from * until 1 st remains, dc in last st, changing to yarn A in last yo of last st. Turn.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4, alternating color every two rows until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorial
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