The Larksfoot Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #134

This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the larksfoot stitch. This stitch creates a delicate pattern with lots of texture. The larksfoot stitch would be great for afghans, baby blankets, and scarves!

ch

Chain Stitch

dc

Double Crochet

EDC

Extended Double Crochet

Foundation Chain:Multiples of 4.

• Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH1, skip 1 CH, 1DC in EA of next 3CH. Continue across from * to the end of the row.
• Row 2: Ch3, 1DC in EA of next 2DC, *CH1, skip CH, 1DC in EA of next 3DC. Continue across from * to the end of the row.
• Row 3: CH 4, this will count as the first DC, CH 1, Sk the next DC, DC in the next DC, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. DC in the next DC. *CH 1, Sk the next DC, DC in the next DC, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. DC in the next DC. Continue across from * for width of pattern.
• Row 4: Ch4, this will count as the first DC, 1DC in EA of the next 3DC, *CH1, 1DC in EA of the next 3DC. Continue across from * to last rep, DC into 3rd ch in turn ch, turn.
• Row 5: Ch3, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces, 1 DC in next DC, *CH1, skip the DC, DC in the next DC. Work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH1 spaces, 1DC in the next DC. Continue across from * to last rep, DC into 3rd ch in turn ch, turn.
• Row 6: Ch3, 1DC in EA of next 2DC, *CH1, skip CH, 1DC in EA of next 3DC. Continue across from * to end of row.

Repeat rows 3-6 until you have reached your desired length.