Pretty Pebbles Stitch Pattern and Tutorial
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This lovely textured stitch is so easy to crochet! Try the pretty pebbles stitch pattern by following my free crochet tutorial and free pattern below. This is the perfect stitch pattern for baby blankets and washcloths. A 4 inch square washcloth pattern has been added to the end of the post.
Pretty Pebbles Stitch Pattern and Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern & Photo Tutorial
Yarn: Red Heart with Love. Medium Weight Yarn [4].
Hook: 5.50 mm (I)
Final Measurements: 8 x 8 inches after blocking
Gauge: (1 sc, CL) x 3 = 2 inches
Chain multiple: 4 + 2 sts
Stitch name: Pebbles from The Big Book of Crochet Stitches, Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Abbreviations: R – row, sc, single crochet, ch – chain, chs – chains, YO – yarn over the hook, CL – cluster (see special stitches below), RS – right side, * to * – repeat instructions between the stars the number of times indicated
Special Stitches: Cluster (CL): (YO, insert hook into the stitch indicated and draw up 1 loop) 3 times. YO and draw through all 7 loops on the hook.
R1 (RS): Chain 22 sts. Beginning in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [21]
R2: 1 sc in the 1 st st. *CL in the next st, 1 sc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, ch 1, turn [10 CL, 11 sc]
R3: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn [21]
R4: 1 sc in each of the 1st 2 sts, CL in the next st. *1 sc in the next st, CL in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. [9 CL, 12 sc]
R5: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn [21]
Repeat Rows 2-5, 4 times
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 once. Proceed to edging.
This should bring you to approximately 7.5 inches (stretched slightly). This square requires some blocking to reach the correct shape.
Edging
Begin working along the row ends (RS facing you – the bumpy side). 2 sc in the corner stitch, 1 sc in each row end to the corner.
Turn to work along the starting chain row, 2 sc in the first corner stitch, 1 sc in each st across to the corner.
Turn to work along the row ends, 2 sc in the first corner stitch, 1 sc in each row end to the corner.
Turn to work along the final row, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each st across, finish off using the invisible join technique. Need help?
Check out this tutorial: Invisible Join Technique
Now you need to block this square to get it to the correct shape.
For a 4 Inch Square or 4 Inch Dishcloth
SIZE: 4 INCHES BY 4 INCHES
This size only uses: 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook and Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Medium Weight Yarn [4] was used for the 4 inch by 4 inch square.
R1 (RS): Chain 14 sts. Beg in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [13]
R2: 1 sc in the 1 st st. *CL in the next st, 1 sc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, ch 1, turn [6 CL, 7 sc]
R3: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn [13]
R4: 1 sc in each of the 1st 2 sts, CL in the next st. *1 sc in the next st, CL in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. [5 CL, 8 sc]
R5: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn [13]
R6: Rep R2
R7: Rep R3
R8: Rep R4
R9: Rep R3
R10: Rep R2
Proceed to optional edging below.
Edging
Work 1 sc in each st and each row end and in each corner work: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
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Hi Blake, Yes my project did require a little blocking to be an exact square. The stitch does slant slightly so I suspect if you are making a larger project it may become more noticeable.