Crochet Arcade Stitch Tutorial + Video
The Crochet Arcade Stitch – Pattern Description
The Crochet Arcade Stitch is a double-sided pattern, constructed mostly of double crochets, that gives your fabric a beautiful, breathable style.
It’s an offset design with an easy-to-remember repeat pattern. So after a few rows, you will not need to count stitches at all and just enjoy your favorite movie show while crocheting this beautiful crochet blanket.
You can make it in a single color for a stylish design or use a rainbow-colored palette and mix and match different yarn colors to turn it into a bright and fun project. I made some swatches below if you’d like to see what it looks like both ways.
I used a 5 mm crochet hook and acrylic Aran yarn in the tutorial, but you can create yours in any hook size and yarn weight you prefer.
The crochet arcade stitch is a beginner-friendly stitch perfect for projects that need a reversible, firm pattern. It works great for garments, accessories, table runners, decorative throws, and many more.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written and photo instructions. A video tutorial is also available if you’re a visual learner.
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Video Tutorial
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How To Crochet The Arcade Stitch
Watch the LEFT HANDED version here
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- lace
- double-sided
- flat
Pattern Repeat
- Multiples of 5chs + 2chs
- 4-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Acrylic Aran Yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
Multiple Color Use
- When using 2 or more colors, you will need to change the yarn after every 2 rows
Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
Special Stitches
No special stitches were used in this pattern.
Pattern Instructions
- ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 5chs + 2chs. My starting chain is 32chs.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next, *ch3, sk2, sc in next 3chs*, repeat from * until you have 4chs left, ch3, sk2, sc in last 2chs, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc, *sk1, 5dc in the ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until the end of the row, turn
Row 3: ch3 (does not count as a stitch), sk1, sc in next 3sts, *ch3, sk3, sc in next 3sts*, repeat until you have 2sts left, ch1, sk1, hdc in last stitch, turn
Row 4: ch3, 2dc in the ch1 space, sk1, sc in next, *sk1, 5dc in the ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until you have 1 stitch left and the ch3 space, sk1, 3dc in the ch3 space, ch1, turn.
Row 5: sc in next 2sts, *ch3, sk3, sc in next 3sts*, repeat from * until you have 5sts left, ch3, sk3, sc in next 2sts
Row 6: sc, *sk2, 5dc in next ch3 space, sk1, sc in next*, repeat from * until end of the row, turn
Repeat Rows 3-6 until you have the required length for your work.
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Pattern Swatch
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Happy Crocheting!
