Fancy Crochet Stiches
Cross StitchThis crochet stitch doesnò€™t have anything to do with embroidery. The crochet cross-stitch creates a nice, openwork pattern resembling an X. Make a multiple of three chains. Row 1: Single crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Row 2: Skip first single crochet. Double in the next stitch. Go back and double crochet in skipped stitch. Repeat row 1 and 2 for pattern.
Post stitch
The post crochet stitch creates a raised texture. It also produces a thick, reversible fabric. To make a front post double crochet , crochet any number of chains. Row 1:Double crochet in each chain across. Chain three, turn. Row 2: Double crochet in the vertical bar of next double crochet. Double crochet in next stitch across. Chain three and turn. Double crochet across. Repeat the tow rows for pattern. To make back post double crochet make a row of double crochet. Chain three, turn. Double crochet in the vertical bar behind the stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat across. Alternate rows of double crochet and post stitches.
Puff Stitch
Puff stitch is a crochet stitch that resembles a bubble. Make a row of double or single crochet. Chain one to turn for single crochet and three for double crochet. Double crochet in first stitch. Two loops should be on hook. Work first half of double crochet in same stitch retaining last loop on hook. Repeat five or six more times. Making sure loops are the same height. Yarn over and draw thread through all loops. More double crochet make the stitch thicker.
Cluster Stitch
The cluster crochet stitch is worked on an even number of stitches. Unlike the puff crochet stitch, the cluster stitch uses two or three stitches. Techniques vary on the cluster stitch but here is a common method.
Make an even number of chains. Yarn over and double crochet in fourth chain from hook. Yarn over and draw through two lops on hook. Yarn over and insert hook in next chain. Draw through two loops. Yarn over and draw through all three loops. Repeat across with chain one in the middle.
Popcorn Stitch
The popcorn stitch is another textured stitch. It can be worked in single or double crochet. Crochet any number of even chain stitches. single Crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Make five double crochet in the same stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in first stitch and pull dropped loop through.