Looking for a fun and easy stitch pattern to add to your crochet repertoire? This tutorial features a simple yet beautiful 2-stitch repeat using the Extended Single Crochet (ESC) and Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HBhdc). The combination of these two stitches creates a lovely texture creating just the right amount of structure, making it perfect for washcloths, potholders, and more. Whether you’re a beginner looking to expand your skills or an experienced crocheter in search of a new go-to stitch pattern, this tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know. Grab your hook and yarn, and let’s get started!
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#4 weight yarn used for this tutorial
US G Hook
Multiple: any even number
Gauge:
17 sts x 14 rows = 4”
Special Stitches Used in this Two Stitch Crochet Tutorial
Esc = extended single crochet: insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through first loop, yo, pull through both loops
HBhdc – herringbone half double crochet: yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through and immediately pull through first loop, yo, pull through 2 loops
For those visual learners, check out the photo and video tutorial below!
This Crochet Tutorial Features in Crochet 2 Stitch Repeat Round Up
This tutorial is a part of a special event hosted by Sweet Potato 3. Several designers are sharing their tutorials which include a 2 stitch repeat. This round up will run Monday-Friday until February 28, 2025. To see all the other stitches, hit the button below.
Find the instructions for my Extended single crochet and Herringbone half double crochet repeat tutorial below, with photos and video.
Two Stitch Crochet Tutorial Instructions
For this swatch, I will be chaining 25, sc in 2nd ch and each ch across, turn [24]
Row 2: ch 1, *Esc in 1st st, HBhdc in next st; rep from * across, turn
Rows 3 and on: Rep Row 2
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Photo Tutorial for the Special Stitches Used in This Tutorial
For those who need a more visual approach to learning crochet stitches, you will find a video below showing both stitches used in this tutorial.
Uses for this 2 stitch repeat:
By incorporating a longer chain, you can make your own items, such as the ones below.
- Washcloths (see pattern below)
- Hot pads/potholders
- Coasters
- Baskets
Crochet a Washcloth Using This Two Stitch Repeat
Makes a 9″ washcloth
Row 1: ch 41, sc in 2nd ch and each ch across, turn [40]
Row 2: ch 1, *Esc in 1st st, HBhdc in next st; rep from * across, turn
Row 3-31: Rep Row 2
Add an easy single crochet border by placing single crochets in each stitch and ends of each row with (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner stitch.
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