The Trefoil Link Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #223

How to Crochet the Trefoil Link Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the trefoil link stitch. This stitch creates a delicate lace pattern. The trefoil link stitch would be great for shawls, scarves and shrugs!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


ch
Chain Stitch
sc
Single Crochet
dc
Double Crochet
dtr
Double Triple Crochet
Trefoil
Trefoil- [sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, sc] all in ch sp indicated.

Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

2

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 7 + 3

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Foundation Chain: Multiples of 7 + 3

  • Row 1: (Wrong Side): sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 1ch, sc in next ch, *ch 4, skip 4ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 1ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across to last 3ch, ch 2, skip 2ch, sc in last ch, turn.
  • Row 2: ch 1, sc in last 1st st, ch 2, *trefoil in next ch 3 sp, ch 4, skip ch 4 sp; rep from * to last ch 3 sp, trefoil in last ch 3 sp, ch 2, skip ch sp, sc in last sc, turn.
  • Row 3: ch 6 (counts as tr, ch 2 sp), *skip ch 3 sp, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next ch 5 sp, ch 4, skip next 2 ch sp; rep from * across to last ch 5 sp, [sc, ch 3, sc] in last ch 5 sp, ch 2, skip last ch sps, tr in last sc, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


Example of the Trefoil Link Stitch. (Reversible)
Example of the Trefoil Link Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics


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