The Bead Stitch (Crochet Tutorial + Video)

The Bead Stitch – Pattern Description

The Bead Stitch is crocheted like a puff stitch but sideways around the post of the previous double crochet stitch. This gives it a bumpy texture that looks great on baby blankets, modern afghans, and crocheted garments.

It can be used as an accent stitch as I did on the Rainbow Unicorn Baby Blanket or Maria The Unicorn Lovey, or you can make your entire project with it, either way, it will look unique and beautiful.

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Video Tutorial

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How To Crochet The Bead Stitch

Pattern Notes

Pattern Characteristics

textured
double-sided
accent stitch

Pattern Repeat

(Multiples of 2ch) + 1ch

Supplies Used

Marriner Yarns Aran
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5mm crochet hook

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet

yo – yarn over
sk – skip
bst – bead stitch

Special Stitches

Bead Stitch (bst) – *Yo, insert hook behind the post of the previous dc from front to back, pull through a long loop*, repeat from * 3 more times (you will have 9 loops on your hook). Yo and pull through 8 of the 9 loops on hook, yo and pull through the 2 remaining loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Starting Chain: ch29 (or any multiples of 2ch + 1)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch across

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in next, bst, *sk 1, dc in next, bst*, repeat from * until you reach the last 2 stitches, sk1, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in each stitch across

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have the desired length

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Pattern Swatch

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