It’s that time again…time to learn a new stitch! I am so excited to show you the Aligned Double Stitch pattern because it is an easy stitch that creates a beautiful stitch pattern. For this tutorial, I will show you how to make an 8″ x 8″ square. I hope you enjoy the tutorial! Happy Crocheting!
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Aligned Double Crochet Afghan Square Tutorial
Materials:
- Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn; I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease for this example.
- Size I 5.5 mm Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
t-ch – turning chain
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Multiple:
Chain an odd number of stitches
Gauge:
4 stitches & 2 rows = 1″
Instructions:
Ch 31
Row 1: 2 dc into the 5th ch from hook,
Row 1 cont’d: *sk the next ch, 2 dc into the next ch;
Row 1 cont’d: Repeat from * until the last 2 chains,
Row 1 cont’d: sk the next ch, 1 dc into the last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1
Row 2 cont’d: 1 sc into the top of the dc from previous row,
Row 2 cont’d: *Ch 1, 1 sc into the space between the 2-dc clusters;
Row 2 cont’d: Repeat from * across, ch 1, 1 sc into the t-ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3,
Row 3 cont’d: 2 dc into each sc across, 1 dc into the last st, turn.
Rows 4-16: Repeat Rows 2 and 3
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when you single crochet in between the dc clusters do you always chain one before you do the single crochet?
Hi Elisabeth! Yes you should chain one before your sc in between the dc clusters.
i have some questions about this stitch. Is each row you do supposed to line up exactly with the row before it? My row 1 and 3 line up and 2 and 4 line up.
HI Elisabeth! The rows alternate. They do not line up perfectly straight.