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The Slip Stitch Ridges crochet pattern is a great way to create that ribbed look on only one side of your fabric.
The fact that the texture is to the front side is how the stitch pattern differs from the similar slip stitch ribbing.
I enjoy working this combination of easy stitches. The pattern is created by alternating rows of slip stitches and half double crochet stitches that are worked in the back loop only. If you’re not a fan of working into slip stitches, don’t worry. By working them into the half double crochet stitches below and then in the back loop only, it makes them much easier to work into.
How would you use this stitch? It can be worked in a wide variety of projects. While it does have a ribbed look, you may want to be selective when you use it as ribbing in a project. Remember that it does not have as much stretch as other traditional crochet ribbing patterns, the texture is all to the front side and it may not hold its shape as well when repeatedly stretched.
The Materials:
For this tutorial today I will be using a small amount of Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet in a single colour. It is a worsted-weight yarn. You could also work this pattern in two or more colours. I will also be working with a 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook. In the video tutorial below, you will see me working with a Birchwood Crochet Hook by Rowan. However, you may use any hook and yarn combination you choose.
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Slip Stitch Ribbing Crochet Pattern:
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain Stitch
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
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 solid colour.
This pattern is written in American crochet terms.
To begin, make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch, you may use any number of stitches for your foundation chain.
For example, chain 31.
Row One:
Hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Sl st in the 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Three:
Working in the blo all way way across, hdc in the 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern, simply repeat rows 2 and 3.
