Stitch Description
This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the flame stitch. This stitch creates a fun delicate pattern with a lot of texture. The flame stitch would be great for shawls, hats, and blankets!
Abbreviations
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain:Multiple of 4 + 6
- Row 1: (Wrong Side): work 1sc into 2nd ch from hook, *3ch, skip 3ch, 1sc into next ch, 3ch, skip 1ch, 1 sc into next ch, 3ch, skip 3ch, 1sc into next ch; rep from * to end, turn.
- Row 2: 1ch, 1sc into first sc, *1ch, skip next 3ch sp, dc2tog into next 3ch arch, into same arch as last dc2tog work [3ch, dc2tog] 4 times, 1ch, skip next 3ch sp, 1sc into next sc; rep from * to end, turn.
- Row 3: 7ch (count as 1tr, 3ch), skip next 3ch arch, 1sc into next 3ch arch, 3ch, 1sc into next 3ch arch, 3ch, 1tr into next sc, *3ch, skip next 3ch arch, 1sc into next 3ch arch, 3ch, 1sc into next 3ch arch, 3ch, 1tr into next sc; rep from * to end, turn.
- Row 4: 1ch, 1sc into first tr, *1ch, skip next 3ch sp, dc2tog into next 3ch arch, into same arch as last dc2tog work [3ch, dc2tog] 4 times, 1ch, 1sc into next tr; rep from * to end, working last sc into 4th of 7ch at beg of previous row, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Flame Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)
If you could add a picture that is at a distance also, would be great for comparison.
Thanks for the feedback Helen!
We try to make our swatches big enough to see multiple repeats of a pattern and get a good idea of what it will look like on a decent sized piece of fabric. All of our swatches are at least 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall. We really don’t have the time to make them bigger since adding an inch in either direction adds about 20 minutes at least.
I understand. Thank you for the response:)