Twists and Turns Stitch Tutorial

It’s that time again…time to learn a new stitch! I am so excited to show you the Twists & Turns Stitch because it is so unique but takes a little bit of skill. For this tutorial, I will show you how to make and 8″ x 8″ square. I hope you enjoy the tutorial! Happy Crocheting!

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Twists & Turns Stitch Afghan Square Tutorial

Materials:

• Worsted or Aran weight yarn and any color of your choosing. I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease* for this example.
• Size H Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

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Abbreviations:

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sk – skip
tch – turning chain

Multiple:

7+4

Gauge:

4 stitches & 2 rows = 1″

Instructions:

Ch 32

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. 

Row 1 cont’d: Ch 3, turn (this counts as your first dc)

Row 2: 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts.

Row 2 cont’d: *sk the next 2 sts, tr in each of the next 2 sts.

Row 2 cont’d: working behind the 2 tr, tr in the first skipped st

Row 2 cont’d: tr in the next skipped st.

Row 2 cont’d:dc in the next 3 sts

Row 2 cont’d: sk the next 2 sts, tr into each of the next 2 sts. Working in front of the 2 tr, tr in first skipped st, tr into the next skipped st. 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts.** 

Row 2 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: sc in each st across, making sure to sc in the tch. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 17 Rows, to give you an 8″ x 8″ square. You can add a nice, simple single crochet border to finish it off.

And that’s it! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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Alternate yarns:

Red Heart With Love:

Red Heart Soft: