This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the petal stitch. This stitch creates a fun lace pattern. The petal stitch would be great for shawls, shrugs, and afghans!
Row 1: (Wrong Side): 1sc into 2nd ch from hook, *2ch, skip 3ch, 4tr into next ch, 2ch, skip 3ch, 1sc into next ch; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, 1sc into first st, *3ch, skip 2ch and 1tr, 1sc into next tr, 3ch, skip 2tr and 2ch, 1sc into next sc; rep from * to end, skip tch, turn.
Row 3: 4ch (count as 1tr), 1tr into first st, *2ch, skip 3ch, 1sc into next sc, 2ch, skip 3ch, 4tr into next sc; rep from * to end omitting 1tr at end of last rep, skip tch, turn.
Row 4: 1ch, 1sc into first st, *3ch, skip 2tr and 2ch, 1sc into next sc, 3ch, skip 2ch and 1tr, 1sc into next tr; rep from * ending last rep in top of tch, turn.
Row 5: 1ch, 1sc into first st, *2ch, skip 3ch, 4tr into next sc, 2ch, skip 3ch, 1sc into next sc; rep from * to end, skip tch, turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
Example of the Petal Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)
