Crocodile Crochet Stitch Tutorial

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Crocodile crochet stitch tutorial

Have you heard about the crocodile stitch? It leaves many beautiful pieces with an incredible finish, as its ruffled appearance makes textured dragon and mermaid-inspired costumes very similar to the original. The crocodile stitch can also be fun if you do it on pillowcases, sweater covers, and even bags. It would be amazing wouldn’t it?

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 Being able to count on a differentiated texture in a work produced by you is wonderful. This spot looks a lot like the scales of fish or even other reptiles. To produce this unique shape you must work a row of double foundation stitches followed by double crochet stitches that form the scales.

 They are not difficult but they are different because you crochet facing in opposite directions a lot of people don’t take the risk with this stitch but you could crochet your piece and it would be famous and it would definitely be very successful.

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Here we will have a free pattern so you can do it, because in my research I could find this free tutorial and I thought it was amazing so I’m bringing it here for you.

Here we will also see how to make a single crochet stitch. Please note that these instructions use North American crochet terms and show methods for right-handers. I advise left-handed crocheters to work in the opposite direction with their lines.

 These are some tips I can give you, plus you can also work this stitch like most types of yarn and that’s wonderful, but make sure the hook you’re using matches the yarn you choose.

To start your stitch you will need some equipment and tools so prepare your crochet thread and yarn.

Here are the instructions for this wonderful tutorial:

Instructions

1-Work the first foundation row

  1. To start, make a row with a multiple of 6 + 3 chain stitches. Note that for this example, the current used is 33 stitches. The 3 chains form the first double treble crochet.
  2. Double-crochet the third chain from the hook.
  3. * Chain 2 and skip chain 2.
  4. Work 2 double crochets in the next chain.
  5. Repeat from * to the end of the line.

To finish you must perform a set of two double treble crochets. By making these pairs of double treble crochets and chain spaces you will form the basis for the first row of crocodile stitch scales. The next step is to work the scales on the double crochet “posts” of this row.

 

 

2-Shape half of a double crochet scale

You need to rotate the foundation line so that the top is on your right. This is important.

  1. Chain 3. This counts as the first double treble crochet.
  2. Work four double treble crochets into the first post of the foundation row.

  1. Finish the first double crochet scale

Rotate the foundation line so the top is now to your left.

  1. Chain 1.
  2. Knit 5 double treble crochets in the second post of the foundation row.

Tip

Fold the first part of the stitch back so you can access the pole more easily. This helps as you crochet each scale.

4- Make more crochet scales

Rotate the foundation line so the top is now to your right.

  1. Chain 1. Jump over the next set of posts, which is partially obscured by the first scale.
  2. Work five double crochets into the first double crochet of the next set of posts.
  3. Chain 1. Rotate the foundation line.
  4. Work five double crochets into the second double crochet of this set of posts.

Repeat this process across the entire row, working a crocodile stitch scale on all other sets of posts.

5-Work another foundation line

When you’ve completed the first row of scales, work the next baseline of double crochet posts and chain stitch spaces.

  1. Chain 3. This counts as the first double treble crochet.
  2. Double-crochet the center of the last crocodile stitch scale.

6-Work double crochet posts between the stitches

  1. *Current 2.
  2. Work two treble crochets between the two alligator stitch scales, working between the two treble crochets from the first foundation row.
  3. Chain 2.
  4. Work two double treble crochets in the center of the next crocodile stitch scale.
  5. Repeat from * to the end of the line.

 

7- Work another scale line

To scale the scale points on this line, work each scale on the set of posts between the scales of the first line. Rotate the foundation line so the top is now to your right.

  1. * Chain 1. Skip the first set of double crochet posts.
  2. Work five double crochets into the first double crochet of the next set of posts.
  3. Chain 1. Rotate the foundation line.
  4. Work five double crochets into the second double crochet of this set of posts.

Repeat this process across the entire row, working a crocodile stitch scale on all other sets of posts.

8- Repeat the foundation and scale lines

At the end of the row you should have a set of double crochet posts.

  1. Ultra low point between the two posts.
  2. Chain 3. This counts as the first double treble crochet.
  3. Double-crochet between the two posts from the previous row.
  4. Chain 2.
  5. Work two double treble crochets in the center of the next crocodile stitch scale.

Keep working across the line. This forms the next foundation line, which is the same as the first foundation line.

9- Crocodile stitch crochet lines

Persist by adding rows of double foundation crochet posts and rows of crocodile stitch scales. You will do a four-row repeat, but it will result in two rows of crocodile stitch. The cool thing is that you can work all the lines in the same color or switch the colors in each set of baselines and scales.

To lock in the crocodile stitch, steam or spray the garment and press the scales into place. If you want to get your work wet, attach each scale so they stay in shape

 

The back of the crocodile stitch

Looking at the back of this point you will be able to see its construction in more detail. You will notice that the double crochet post sets look like a V stitch, however, unlike the V stitch, there is no chain between the double crochet sets. Instead, working the stacked foundation lines splits these double high crochets to look like a V.

What can you do with the crocodile stitch?

Use your creativity on projects that call for this type of stitch. Amazing things can be made and among them are hats, bags, toys, scarves and many others.

Mermaid tails are on the rise and the crocodile crochet stitch we saw in this free tutorial will be perfect for you to make this piece. If you mix crocodile crochet squares with other stitches like single crochet you can also create fabulous pieces like pillow covers. It’s sure to be a hit!

 

The credits for this amazing step are from our darling yarnspirations.com.

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