What is the Celtic weave stitch?
If we had to describe the Celtic Weave Stitch in one word, we’d choose “rugged.” The Celtic Weave Stitch is a chunky stitch where you crochet double relief double crochets on top of each other. This creates a woven texture that’s somewhat reminiscent of knitting cables. If you want to crochet an eye-catching central panel in, say, a Blanket, the Celtic Weave Stitch is perfect for that. Dream Blanket 2.0 is a great example of this. Of course, you can also use the Celtic weave stitch for your entire project to crochet a decorative pillow or a cowl. It’s important to crochet with chain stitches for a supple result and to keep in mind that using the Celtic weave stitch will make your project a bit thicker because the double crochets overlap.
Free Celtic Weave Stitch Pattern
Grab your hook, because we’re going to crochet! Think of this free pattern for the Celtic weave stitch as an opportunity to come up with and design all kinds of beautiful things. With this stitch, seeing it in action might be even more important than reading about it, which is why we’ve also created a detailed video tutorial for you.
Tools & Supplies for the gauge swatch
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Baby Fabulous 052 Orchid
- 5 and 5.5 mm Crochet Hooks
Stitches Used
Keerl. - Keerlosse
Pcs. - Double crochet
Drstk. - Double embossing stick
Start: Using a 5.5 mm Crochet Hook, chain 36 chain stitches. Adjust the width as needed for your project, making sure the number of stitches is always a multiple of four.
Row 1: Start in the 3rd chain stitch on your Crochet Hook and work 34 stitches using a 5 mm Crochet Hook, repeat once.
Row 2: crochet 34 stitches, 1 slip stitch.
Row 3: 1 sc, *skip the next 2 sc, 2 tr around the next 2 sc, 2 tr in front of the 2 skipped sc (for this, work the 2 tr in front of the ones you crocheted first)*. Repeat *-*, end with 1 sc, 1 ch.
Row 4: 1 single crochet, 2 double crochets, *2 double crochets around the next 2 double crochets on top, 2 double crochets in front of the 2 skipped double crochets below*; repeat from * to *, ending with 2 double crochets, 1 single crochet, and 1 chain stitch.
Row 5: 1 single crochet, *skip the next 2 double crochets, work 2 double crochets around the next 2 single crochets, work 2 double crochets in front of the 2 skipped single crochets (work these 2 double crochets in front of the 2 double crochets you crocheted first)*. Repeat *-*, end with 1 single crochet, 1 chain stitch.
Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you reach your desired height!
Video Tutorial: Celtic Weave Stitch
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