This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the diagonal spike stitch. This stitch creates an eyelet studded zigzag pattern. The diagonal spike stitch is great for tea cozies, scarves, garments and afghans!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Imperial Yarn Erin: Worsted 3-Ply
One of Imperial Stock Ranch’s newest offerings, Erin is a terrific all-around medium worsted weight yarn. It is especially nice for color work and textured stitch patterns. Available in eight colors as well as Natural and is a great choice for hand dye projects.
Addi Swing Ergonomic Crochet Hooks
Developed with comfort in mind, the handle is constructed of two plastics: one colorful and soft, and the other, white and firm. The two balance each other perfectly for just the right amount of flexibility.
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – ch
Double Crochet – dc
Special Abbreviation: Sdc (Spike double crochet) = yo, insert hook into same lace that first dc of previous 3dc block was worked, yo, draw loop through and up so as not to crush 3dc block, [yo, draw through 2 loops] twice.
Skill: Intermediate
Foundation Chain:
Multiples of 4 + 2 (add 2 for base chain)
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
skip 3ch (count as 1dc), *1dc into each of next 3ch, skip next ch and work 1Sdc over it instead; rep from * ending 1dc into last ch, turn.
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Row 2
3ch (count as 1dc), skip 1 st, *1dc into each of next 3sts, skip next st and work 1Sdc over it instead; rep from * ending 1dc into top of tch, turn.
Repeat row 2 until you have reached your desired length.
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Example of the Diagonal Spike Stitch (Click for Larger)
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