How To Crochet the Tulip Stitch ~ The Easy Way
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The might just be the best kept secret in your arsenal. It’s easy. It’s fun. It’s fast. And most of all it is so beautiful!
If you’re wondering what is best for a or you’re looking for the prettiest , the might just be the for you! It forms a beautiful scalloped border all on it’s own. So there is no need to work a border around the finished piece! Just the desired size and stop when you’re done!
The is perfect for a mindless watch TV or visit with others sorta project. Once you master the sequence of two stitches, and in this you will be cruising along with your flying!
Once you’ve learned this gorgeous , be sure to check out my : at Twilight. This might just be my favorite !
A dishcloth would also be another cute borderless project (my fave). Or you could even go big and a full size in the tulip . This beautiful is sure to be your next favorite go to .
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Tulip Stitch Crochet Tutorial
The is really a matter of using very but it’s where and how you place them in each that produces the beautiful result.
Tulip Stitch Crochet
Here is what you will need:
- Any size hook. I used a US G6/4 mm crochet hook (Did you know you can purchase my go-to hooks on Amazon?)
- A yarn weight that works with your hook size. I used DK weight yarn.
- tapestry needle and scissors
Remember, you can make your swatch with any size hook and yarn weight. Read all about How to Swatch Here.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, US to UK Crochet Conversion Chart. Find links to stitches on the “Tutorial” menu: Getting Started will show basic stitches used in many patterns and Crochet Stitch Dictionary shows our growing collection of crochet stitch tutorials.
How to Crochet the Tulip Stitch
Swatch Foundation:
Multiple of 4 (for information on what this means, please read How to Swatch)
Pattern:
Ch 32 (or to desired length)
R1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 2dc in next ch, ch 2, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across row, turn.
R2: ch 2, skip 1st stitch. (2dc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space. *skip 3 stitches (2dc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space. Repeat from * across row, turn.
Repeat row 2 to desired length.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Step by Step
Into the designated , work:
Two Stitches
Then chain 2
In the same work a .
Then simply across the .
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Hi, Cheryl
My friend Betty shares your blog with me.I really enjoy stories about
every day life but of cause it’s the crocheting that I love.
Especially the post about the Tulip stitch.I found this stitch in the Country
Crochet magazine 1993 (still have the magazine) to make placements.It’s my
#1 go to stitch.I have made so many baby blankets,adult afghans & even shawls.
You can use baby yarn to #5 bulky yarn just change size of hook.I showed Betty
how to do the stitch she loves it because it works up fast & is easy
So thank you for your blog & showing the Tulip stitch.Gerry a fellow hooker
Hi! This stitch is beautiful and so easy. I just finished a baby blanket but don’t like how the bottom of the blanket ( very first row crocheted) doesn’t have the scalloped edge. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks!
The first row does look slightly different because of the nature of the starting chain. You could try a looser chain and perhaps blocking the finished piece to get that edge to look more similar to the top row.