21 Sep Bancal Crochet Stitch
“BANCAL CROCHET STITCH” – FREE TUTORIAL
This pattern combines texture and volume, making it perfect for blankets, shawls, garments, and accessories. It is worked in a two-row repeat: one row of double crochet (dc) and another row alternating single crochet (sc) and puff stitch (PP), creating a unique and elegant raised texture in your fabric.
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AQUÍPATTERN INFORMATION
Stitches & Techniques Used
CHAIN (abbrev. ch)
Yarn over and pull through the loop on hook.
SINGLE CROCHET (abbrev. sc)
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (2 loops on your hook), yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
DOUBLE CROCHET (abbrev. dc)
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
PUFF STITCH (abbrev. PS)
Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a long loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a long loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.
THROUGH BACK LOOP (abbrev. tbl)
The back loop is furthest away from you.
CROCHETING INTO THE BACK BUMP OF A CHAIN tutorial ⇒ HERE
Usually you crochet in the right side of the chain. When you turn your chain, you’ll see a small ‘bump’ on the wrong side of each stitch.
STACKED SINGLE CROCHET tutorial ⇒ HERE
In the pattern, at the beginning of the odd rows, we use the stacked single crochet, which creates a clean and even edge. If you’re not comfortable using it, you can substitute the stacked single crochet with two chains, which will count as one stitch. However, if you want your edge to be perfectly neat and uniform, we recommend using the stacked single crochet; it’s a small detail that really makes a difference in the finish of your fabric.
STEP BY STEP PATTERN
Notes
- The turning chain at the beginning of even rows does not count as a stitch.
- Odd rows begin with a stacked single crochet, which counts as a double crochet.
- The first and last stitch of each odd row are worked through both loops.
Start Crocheting
Number of rows in the pattern repeat: 2
TO BEGIN | multiple of 2 + 1 + 1 turning chain.
R1| Starting in 2nd ch through back bumps, 1 stacked stitch, and continue with 1 dc in each stitch to the end.
R2| ch 1, turn; [1 sc, 1 PS] repeat to last stitch, 1 sc in the last stitch.
R3| turn, 1 stacked stitch in the first stitch, then continue with 1 dc-tbl in each stitch to last stitch, 1 dc in last st.
Repeat R2 & R3 until reaching the desired size.
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