Crochet Rice Stitch Pattern
My Crochet Rice Stitch Pattern tutorial is easy to follow for any skill level. The crochet rice stitch, or mini basketweave crochet stitch, is a beautiful crochet stitch that resembles woven fabric.
Materials
- Scrap yarn or yarn of choice
- Tapestry needle
- 5 mm hook or a hook size recommended for your yarn size.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Double crochet - dc
- Back post double crochet (bpdc)
- Front post double crochet (fpdc)
- Half double crochet - hdc
Notes
- Adjusting Chains: When working with the rice stitch, the starting chains may need to be adjusted depending on the project you're making. For example, if you're creating a full washcloth, scarf, or other item, you'll want to tailor the number of chains to fit the desired size. This is just a basic swatch, and for larger projects, a more specific chain count might be required.
- Yarn Weight: In terms of yarn selection, the rice stitch works well with a variety of yarn weights, so you can choose the yarn that best suits your project. However, it's advisable to steer clear of specialty textured yarns. The unique pattern of the rice stitch may be difficult to see or get lost if used with yarns that have strong textures or intricate designs. Stick to smoother yarns to ensure the stitch pattern stands out clearly.
- Number of Chains: The number of chains doesn't matter too much, just as long as you remember to alternatively stack the fpdc and bpdc in the pattern.
Instructions
- The crochet rice stitch pattern is made in rows.Ch x26 and turn (or any number of chains).
- Row 1: Then in the 4th chain from the hook make a dc (the first 3 chains DOES count as a dc in the next row)
- Then dc in each ch for the rest of the row. Then ch x1 and turn (23).
- Do not work in the turning chain. The turning chain helps us turn our work, never work in it.
- Row 2: In the first stitch, make a hdc.
- Then make a fpdc in the next dc post
- *to make a fpdc, yo, go under the next stitches dc post in row 1, yo, and then pull up a loop. Complete the stitch like you would a normal dc (yo go through 2 loops on the hook, yo go through last 2 loops on the hook). The finished fpdc should look like it is being pulled forwards a little bit from the rest of the row.*
- Then make a bpdc right next to it.
- *Making a bpdc is similar to the fpdc, but you will fold over your work (don't turn it) and from the backside of your work, you will then go under the next dc post and complete the stitch just like above. When the bpdc is done it should look like its being pulled backwards slightly.*
- Then continue alternating fpdc and bpdc for the rest of the row.
- In the last stitch of the row make a hdc. Your rows should always start and end with hdc. Then ch x1 and turn (23).
- Row 3 and onwards: You are basically repeating row 2, but you want to alternate the stacking of the bpdc and fpdc from the previous row. If you have a fpdc on top of a fpdc, and vice versa for the bpdc - you create ribbing, not the rice stitch pattern that should look like a woven pattern.
- Now you know how to create the crochet rice stitch, also known as the mini basket weave stitch!
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