It’s time to learn a new crochet stitch! This week I am going to show you the Sand Stitch. The sand stitch has a nice texture and has a great look to it. 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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Sand Stitch Tutorial and Afghan Square
Materials:
- Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 3 colors; I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Yarn* for this example.
- Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Multiple:
Chain an even number of stitches
Gauge:
3 stitches & 3 rows = 1″
Instructions:
Ch 32
Row 1: 1 sc into the 4th ch from hook (count skipped chs as 1 sc and ch 1)
Row 1 cont’d: sk the next st, 1 sc into the next st,
Row 1 cont’d: *ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc into the next st;
Row 1 cont’d: Repeat from * across, turn.
For this example, I am going to change colors by pulling my new color through the last loop of the last sc. You do not have to change colors unless you want to. I decided to change colors to make the stitch pattern look clearer.
Row 2: Ch 2 (count as 1 sc and ch 1)
Row 2 cont’d: sk the first sc, *1 sc into the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk the next sc;
Row 2 cont’d: Repeat from * across, 1 sc into the t-ch (Change to new color if desired), turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2
Row 4-30: Repeat Row 3 to complete your 8×8 square. You can add a simple sc border or just leave it as is!
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Thanks for the pattern. Making for a friend who doesn’t like ‘lacey’. Love the look
That’s wonderful Sandra! I hope you friend enjoys it! 🙂
Fun stitch to try! Making dishcloths right now. Must do this!
Thank you Mindi! I think they would make fabulous dishcloths! This stitch is one of my favorites 🙂
Cool, thank you 🙂
You’re welcome Jessica! Enjoy!