Tulip Stitch Crochet Pattern How To: Free Washcloth Pattern

Learn this easy stitch using 2 double crochet stitches and 1 single, the tulip stitch crochet pattern. There is a free crochet washcloth pattern and tutorial.

This crochet stitch has a tilt to the pattern and makes it’s own scallop edge. The pattern may look complicated but it is an easy one row repeat.

There is a free PDF pattern for a cotton washcloth too. This crochet project works up quickly and uses less than a skein of 100% cotton yarn.

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How to Crochet the Tulip Stitch

Tulip Stitch Crochet Tips

• For the chain you need a multiple of 4.
• After that pattern is set, you do 2 double crochets, 2 chain stitches, 1 single crochet in the 2 chain spaces and repeat.
• Repeat row 2 for the pattern.
• The chain counts as the 1st stitch of the row for the pattern.

Step by Step Tulip Stitch Crochet Tutorial

1. Chain multiple of 4. Example 36 chains.
2. Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook. Chain 2. Then 1 single crochet in the next stitch.
3. Skip 2 chains. Do 2 double crochet in the next chain. Chain 2. Then 1 single crochet in the next chain.
4. Repeat step 3 until the end of the row. The last stitch will be a single crochet. Turn your work.
5. Chain 2. (2 double crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet) in the chain 2 space. Then repeat: (2 double crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet) in the chain 2 space until you reach the end of the row.
6. Repeat step #5 until you have the length you want.

Tulip Stitch Video Tutorial Right Handed

How to Make a Free Tulip Stitch Cotton Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Supplies

• Scissors
• tapestry needle
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 oz -Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn Quiet Dahlia or any worsted weight 4 cotton yarn

Abbreviations – US Terms

• sc– single crochet stitch
• dc – double crochet stitch
• ch/chs– chain stitch/stitches
• sp– space
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

Ch 36

Row 1: Dc in 3^rd ch from hook, ch 2, sc in next ch * skip 2 chs. 2 dc in next ch, ch 2, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, Skip 1^st st. (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 sp. *Skip 3 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 sp. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have 17 rows or the washcloth is square.

Cut and knot yarn. Weave in all ends.

Download Now: Free PDF Tulip Stitch Washcloth Pattern

Looking for more crochet stitches to try? Try these: 20 Popular Crochet Stitch Patterns or Top 10 Best Crochet Stitches for Blankets

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