This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the Track Stitch. This simple crochet stitch uses the double triple crochet to creates tall stitches that connect bands of single crochet. The resulting fabric is great for quick scarves and afghans.

Skill: Easy
Foundation Chain:Any number of stitches (add 1 for base chain)

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – ch

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1: (WS) Skip 2 (count as 1 sc), 1 sc into next and each ch to end, turn

Row 2: 5ch (count as 1dtr), skip 1 st, 1dtr into next and each st to end, working last st into top of tch, turn.

Rows 3, 4 & 5: 1ch (counts as 1sc), skip 1st, 1sc into next and each st to end, working last st into top of tch, turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 5 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Example of the Track Stitch (click for larger)