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The Iris Stitch crochet pattern is one of those easy crochet stitches that every crocheter should have in their library.
The Iris Stitch is a classic double crochet shell stitch pattern. It’s constructed by working double crochet and chain stitches into the chain spaces of the shells below. The pattern creates a beautiful lace that can be worked in almost any weight of yarn. I’ve seen the pattern used in a variety of crochet patterns including lacy shawls and bulky blankets.
The Materials:
For this tutorial today, I will be using a small amount of Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet in a single colour. You are also able to work this stitch in a single colour or more. The Heatherly yarn is a medium/worsted weight yarn that is a wool blend. Along with my worsted weight yarn, I will also be working with a 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
If you enjoy learning new crochet stitches you may also check out this Stepping Stones Stitch.
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Iris Stitch Crochet Pattern
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Lp – Loop
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip stitch
Sp – Space
Yo – Yarn over
Pattern Notes:
This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in a single colour.
This pattern is written in American crochet terms.
To begin, make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch pattern, you will need a multiple of four chains, plus three for your foundation chain.
Your chain three at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet stitch.
For example, ch 23.
Row One:
Work [2dc, ch ch 1, 2dc] in the 5th ch from your hook, *sk the next 3 chs, [2dc, ch ch 1, 2dc] in the next ch; Rpt from * across until 2 chs remain, sk the next st, dc in the starting ch-sp. Ch 3, turn.
Row Two:
Work [2dc, ch ch 1, 2dc] in each ch-1 sp across until you come to the turning ch, dc in the starting ch-3 sp. Ch 3, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern simply repeat row two. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
