In-between groups stitch, pretty stitch pattern written in easy instructions, crochet blankets, scarves, hats and many more items in this lovely design.
The tutorial is worded in one colour, but using two does make it pop!
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I have used a 4.00mm crochet hook for the tutorial with a bernat light worsted #3 yarn in two colors for the samples.
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In-Between Groups Stitch UK
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
tch. Turning Chain
vst. (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into same stitch or space.
Group. (3tr into same stitch or space.
2ch counts as first tr.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
Small amounts of Bernat Softee yarn in colours of your choice
4.00mm crochet hook
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 3.
I have made 32ch for the samples, work 1tr into 4th ch from hook, * miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch, miss 1ch, 3tr into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, work 2tr into last ch. Turn.
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * work 1vst (see abbrev) into next dc, make 1ch, miss 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr and tch, miss 1tr, work 1dc into top of tch. Turn.
3rd Row – 2ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, miss 1tr, * work 1dc into 1ch space on vst, miss 1tr, work 3tr into next 1ch space, * rpt from * to * to last vst and dc, work 1dc, into 1ch space on vst, miss 1tr, 2tr into dc. Turn.
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows, alternating colours on each row if you prefer until required length.
USA format below:-
In-Between Groups Stitch USA
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
tch. Turning Chain
vst. (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same stitch or space.
Group. (3dc in same stitch or space.
ch2 counts as first dc.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
Small amounts of Bernat Softee yarn in colors of your choice
4.00mm crochet hook
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 3.
I have made ch32 for the samples, work 1dc in 4th ch from hook, * skip 1ch, 1sc in next ch, skip 1ch, 3dc in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip 1ch, work 2dc in last ch. Turn.
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * work 1vst (see abbrev) in next sc, ch1, skip 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc and tch, skip 1dc, work 1sc in top of tch. Turn.
3rd Row – ch2, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch2, skip 1dc, * work 1sc in ch1 space on vst, skip 1dc, work 3dc in next ch1 space, * rpt from * to * to last vst and sc, work 1sc, in ch1 space on vst, skip 1dc, 2dc in sc. Turn.
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows, alternating colours on each row if you prefer until required length.
Tension/Gauges and sizing – All pattern sizing, yarn weights, tension/gauges etc on this website are approx as everybody crochets differently. Every effort is made to ensure the free crochet patterns are correct, but I am only human so mistakes may be made, if you find one please let me know by e-mail on crochetncreate@btinternet.com