The Primrose Stitch is a pretty, textured stitch that has a simple two row repeat. This stitch is a variation of a shell stitch pattern and it looks great in a single colour. I’ve included both a photo and video tutorial for us today so let’s grab our hooks and our yarn and let’s learn how to crochet the Primrose Stitch.
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What is the Primrose Stitch?
The Primrose Stitch is an easy shell stitch with a beautiful texture. This crochet stitch has a basic two-row repeat making it great for crocheting while you watch your favorite shows. I recently made a baby blanket for a friend using this stitch while watching the new season of Bridgerton. My friend absolutely loved it and I loved that it worked up so quicky. This is a lovely textured stitch that beginner crocheters can easily use in their next crochet project as well.
You can use any hook and yarn combination with this easy stitch but today I’ll be using a Furls Odyssey 5.5mm crochet hook and a Brava Worsted Weight Yarn from We Crochet. You can mix up your hook size and yarn weight combination to change up the look of this stitch. Using a larger hook with a worsted weight yarn will create a more open look. The Primrose Stitch is comprised of basic crochet stitches and would be the perfect stitch for a baby blanket, a cushion cover and would also be a pretty stitch for bags and summer accessories.
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Check out my How to Crochet the Primrose Stitch video tutorial here:
Terminology:
- US Terms
Skill Level:
- Beginner
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- CH SP(s) = Chain Space(s)
- DC = Double Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet Stitch
- ST(s) = Stitch(es)
Stitch Multiple:
- Chain in multiples of 3 +2
Notes:
- CH 2s count as an HDC ST.
- CH 3s count as a DC ST.
Foundation Row / Row 1: (SC, CH 2, SC) in the 3rd CH from the hook, *skip the next 2 CHs and (SC, CH 2, SC) in the next CH* repeat instructions in ** across until 2 CHs remain. Skip one CH, HDC in the last CH. For my example here, I have started with a CH 20
Row 2: CH 3, DC 3 in each CH 2 space across, placing a DC in the top of the 2 skipped CHs from Row 1.
Row 3: CH 2 (counts as your first HDC), (SC, CH 2, SC) in the 2nd DC of each of the 3 DC shells across. Place a HDC in the top of turning chain from the previous row.
Row 4: CH 3 (counts are your first DC), DC 3 in the next ch-2 space and each of the CH 2 spaces across, placing a DC in the top of the turning CH from previous row.
Repeat Row 3 and Row 4 until you have reached your desired size.
That’s it! Doesn’t this primrose crochet stitch have wonderful texture?! I love this easy crochet stitch and how versatile it is.
Want to learn something else? Check out these other great free crochet tutorials:
- How to Crochet the Paired Double Crochet Stitch
- Invisible Finish Crochet Tutorial
- How to Crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch
- How to Use Poly Pellets in Amigurumi
- Find all my crochet tutorials here.
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