Looking for the perfect stitch to add some luscious, lacy texture to your project? Then I can guarantee you’ll be a big fan of the little fans crochet stitch.
This simple, but stunning stitch is ideal for every skill level, using basic crochet stitches to create an undulating texture that’s pleasing to the eye and to the touch.
Ready to learn with me? Grab your hook and let’s go!
Pattern Use Ideas
Materials and Tools
Yarn: your choice, I used Paintbox Simply Aran
Hook: 5mm hook or size appropriate for your yarn
Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Multiple: 6 +2
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the crochet Little Fans stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post for both right and left-handed crocheters.
Convert Pattern Terms
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 loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull 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.
Special Stitches
Shell Stitch: (ShSt): Work 5 tr in indicated stitch.
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.
Little Fans Stitch Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation: Chain in multiples of 6 + 2.
Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), *skip 2 ch, ShSt in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Turn.
Row 2: 5 ch (counts as tr and 2-ch), *dc in middle tr of next ShSt, 2 ch, tr in next dc, 2 ch; repeat from * across, omitting last 2 ch on final repeat. Turn.
Row 3: 3 ch (counts as tr), 2 tr in same st as 3-ch, *skip ch sp, dc in next st, skip ch sp, ShSt in next tr, skip ch sp, dc in next st; repeat from * across to last ch sp, 3 tr in third ch of 5-ch. Turn.
Row 4: 3 ch (counts as dc and 2-ch), *skip 2 sts, tr in next dc, 2 ch, skip 2 sts, dc in centre tr of ShSt, 2 ch; repeat from * across, working last dc in top of 3-ch and omitting last 2 ch. Turn.
Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as st), dc in first st, *skip ch sp, ShSt in next tr, skip ch sp, dc in next st; repeat from * across, working last dc in last ch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2–5 until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
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Left-handed
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