Crochet Iris Stitch
The crochet iris stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that is perfect for any blanket, scarf, or cardigan. The best part is that it only uses chains and double crochets, making it perfect for beginners.
Materials
- Yarn for the iris stitch project of your choice
- 5mm hook or hook that corresponds with the yarn size you are using
- Tapestry needles
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Double crochet - dc
Notes
- I used scrap yarn for the iris stitch swatch, but you can use any yarn except fuzzy or specialty types, as they may obscure the stitch pattern.
- For larger projects, start with a chain that’s a multiple of 4 + 3.
- You can use triple crochets instead of double crochets for a more open lace stitch if desired.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in rows not rounds.
- Row 1: Ch x27
- Row 2: In the 5th ch from the hook, make a dc x2, ch, and dc x2 in 1 stitch.
- *Skip 3 chain stitches from the previous row and make a dc x2, ch, and dc x2 in the next chain.*
- Repeat what is in the asterisks until the end of the row.
- To Finish the row, skip 1 chain stitch and work a dc into the last ch.
- Ch x3 and turn your work.
- Row 3: Skip the first 3 dc stitches, and in the chain space between the 2 pairs of dc stitches make a dc x2, ch, and another dc x2.
- Find the next chain space in between the next group of stitches and make another group of stitches - dc x2, ch, and dc x2. Repeat until the end of the row.
- To complete this row, skip the second to last stitch and make a dc in the very last stitch in the row.
- Row 4 and onwards: Repeat row 3 until the length of the project is achieved.
- Once the project is done, fasten off and weave in the end.
- And now you know how to make the crochet iris stitch! Happy projects!
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