The even stitch is one of the easiest textured fabrics to create. With the right yarn weight and hook combo you can create a really sturdy yet flexible fabric, perfect for basket, bags, and mats.
This pattern is written in US terminology
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
ST(S) - Stitch(es)
CH - Chain stitch
SL ST - Slip stitch
YO - Yarn over
SK - Skip
SC - Single crochet
Berry St - Berry stitch
BERRY STITCH
YO, insert hook into next ST, and pull back through ST.
YO, pull through 1st loop on hook.
YO and insert hook into same ST, yarn over and pull back through ST.
YO, pull through 1st loop on hook.
YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook, CH1.
FOUNDATION
Chain in multiples of 2.
PATTERN
Row 1: SK 2 CH (counts as first SC). 1 SC in 3rd CH from the hook. 1 SC in every CH. Turn.
Row 2: CH1 (counts as first SL ST). *1 Berry ST in next ST. SL ST into next ST. Repeat from* finish with a SC in the turning CH. Turn.
Row 3: CH2 (counts as first SC). *SL ST in next Berry ST. 1 SC in next SL ST. Repeat from* finish with a SC in the turning CH. Turn.
Row 4: CH1 (counts as first SL ST). *1 Berry ST in next ST. SL ST into next ST. Repeat from* finish with a SC in the turning CH. Turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach your desired length.
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