Crochet Bullion Block stitch tutorial

How to do the bullion block stitch: 1 dc, yo and insert hook around dc, pull through yarn so you have 3 loops on hook, repeat 3 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook, sl st in same st as ch 3. 

I finally crochet my first Zig Zag Cable pattern. It is easier to follow a diagram than a written description.

The pink hooks are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go behind the FPdtr when you make the waving cable pattern. The blue books are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go in front of the FPdtr to make the waving cable patterns. The green hooks are FPtr.

FPdtr is marked in 2 colours because the pink coloured hooks go behind the blue cloured hooks when you make the cables. This makes the Zig Zag pattern where it looks like the cables are woven in and out of each other. This is because the cables are crochet 2 rows below the row you are on.

When you make the FPtr and FPDtr crochet around the stitches 2 rows below as the diagram above shows.

Check out my Celtic Weave Cable Pattern.

This is a great pattern to practise Celtic Weave pattern.

Get the Celtic Weave Pattern here.

The first thing you have to do is to make a chain that is divided by 3. In my case 15. Then you have to add 4 extra chain for edging. I made 19 chains all up.

Row 1. Ch 19, turn, 1 dc in 3rd chain from hook, 1 dc in each dc to end. All up 18 dc. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 2, 1 FPDC in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *1 FPDC in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc*, rep between ** to end, end with 1 dc in turning chain (or ch 2 in later rows). Turn.

Row 3. Ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *1 FPDC in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc*, rep between ** to end. Turn.

Repeat row 2 and 3 until you have the desired length.

How I used this Waffle Stitch to Crochet Very Cool Barbie Boots

Click here to get the Free Barbie Boots Pattern using Waffle Stitch. To make this pattern, you will use a small crochet hook (1.9 mm) and 100 % cotton blue yarn. :) Doesn’t she look like a Million Dollar Babe :). You can get this full pattern here.

How to Enjoy Crochet to the Fullest

The Best Way to enjoy Crochet to the Fullest is to work on Projects you ENJOY ;) No more Boring Projects haha. I enjoy Amigurumi the most, but I have to say, Hairpin Crochet also gives me immense JOY.

Whats New in 2020

I am doing a Course in how to make Felt Animals. YAYYY. I will let you know how I go. I always wanted to learn how to Felt.

Have fun crocheting!

I had a great idea to Crochet an Emu wearing High Heel Stilettos. Yeah, it didn’t happen. Instead, I crochet a pair of mini Stilettos and one Big Crochet Emu….:D HAHA…. At least, I got two cool projects out of this Idea. I am very happy about the Emu. It looks very decorative on top of my bookshelf. I have crochet decorations throughout my house. Handmade is best and it gives your home a very homey look.

If you want to get these crochet patterns, they are available on my Patreon here: https://www.patreon/whatknottodo

Supporting me on Patreon, means MORE FREE patterns on CrochetArtDesign :)

Crochet Amigurumi as the Dolly Parton Challenge

Also, I decided to join in the Dolly Parton Challenge. Let me know what you think….

It was kinda hard finding the Tinder pattern haha…. All the patterns in picture above can be found on this website…and they are free.

What should I crochet next?

I am always pondering what my Next Crochet Pattern should be… I am halfway through a couple of bigger clothing projects… In the meantime, I will make fun Amigurumi patterns for you. :)

This crochet pattern uses the Hairpin Lace Jewelry pattern for its main sandal part. Click on link or image to get this full pattern.

The next part is the Sandal Straps or Cord. It is made using Chainless single crochet cord. The pattern below explains all.

Crochet chainless single crochet cord

How to do the bullion block stitch: Ch 3, yo and insert hook around ch 3, pull through yarn so you have 3 loops on hook, repeat 3 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook, sl st in same st as ch 3. 

149 chainless sc cord. This video explains how you can crochet a chainless single crochet cord.

*1 bullion block st, 1 hdc in next 2 sc, sl st in next st*, rep to end, end with 1 bullion block st in last sc. Attach to Sandal as follow. Stitch bullion block number 65 in corner bullion of sandal. Skip 19 bullion block stitches on cord. Stitch next bullion block stitch after you skipped 19 bullion block stitches to the other corner bullion block stitch of sandal. Slip your foot into the opening and weave your toes into the opening in the front of the sandal. Use the cord to tie around your foot. This pattern uses a lot of Bullion block stitches.

Crochet stitches used:

Chains (ch)

Treble (tr)

Front Post Treble (FPTR)

Back Post Treble (BPTR)

Celtic Weave Stitch Instructions

I advice watching the video tutorial as it shows how to do this stitch. It is easier to learn by watching the tutorial then trying to make sense of the written tutorial.

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

To crochet a Cable stitch, you must begin with a chain that is multiply by 4+2 and then add 2 chains in the foundation row.

In this example, chain 16.

Row 1. 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each ch to end. Turning ch counts as first tr. 14 tr all up. Turn.

Crochet Front Post Treble Stitches (FPTR)

Row 2. Ch 3, *sk 2 tr, 1 FPTR around the next 2 tr, go back and crochet 1 FPTR around the 2 trebles you skipped. This creates a crossing over effect*, continue between ** to end. End with 1 tr in the last tr.

Crochet Back Post Treble Stitches (BPTR)

Row 3. Ch 3, 1 BPTR in the next 2 FPTR closest to the crochet hook (they are hiding behind the work), *sk the next 2 FPTR, 1 BPTR in the next 2 FPTR, go back and crochet 1 BPTR in the 2 FPTR you skipped*, continue between ** to end. End with 1 BPTR in last 2 FPTR and  1 tr in last tr.

Repeat 2nd and 3rd row until you have the desired length.

Have you ever seen a free crochet pattern that looked awesome, just to see lots of Russian text? Well, now you can use this stitch translation from Russian to English stitches. I hope this crochet stitch translation helps.

Russian to English crochet stitch translation and visa versa.  

Chain = ВП or воздушная петля

Slip stitch = СС or соединительный столбик

Single crochet = СБН or ст. б/н or столбик без накида

Half double crochet = ПСН or полустолбик с накидом

Double crochet = С1Н or столбик с 1 накидом

Decrease = УБ or уб or убавка

Increase = ПР or приб or прибавка

Skip = пропуск or пропустить

Turn = поворот or повернуть

If you want more English to Russian Crochet abbreviations, click here.

More Crochet Abbreviation Translations.

This pattern uses both Hairpin crochet technique and regular crochet.

Get the Step by Step Video Tutorial on How to Make the Hairpin Crochet Camel on my Patreon Page. 

This crochet Camel pattern uses UK stitch abbreviation.

Crochet Materials

Hairpin loom

Crochet hook size 3 mm

Crochet yarn 100 % cotton in White, 3 ply

Felt wool in pink and brown

Sewing needle

Scissors

Crochet Camel Pattern Instruction

Set the heirloom on 3rd smallest settings.

Step 1. Crochet 2 loops each side with dc in the middle.

Step 2. 2 loops together as follows: 1 dc around 2 front loops, 1 dc around 2 back loops x 3, 1 dc around 2 front loops. Turn.

Step 3. In next 5 dc crochet: (1 dc, 1 htr, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 ttr) + ch 6, repeat step 2 other side. Turn.

Step 4. Repeat step 3, except DO NOT ch 6, INSTEAD sk ch 6 + ttr, 1 dc around dtr. Turn.

Step 5. Make 2 loops each side. Attach 1st loop by inserting hook into tr with a dc.

Repeat process 1-5 until you have 14 motifs each side. Remove work from the loom. Insert hook through 10 loops, pull together and create a circle. Use a sewing needle and fold remaining 3 motifs in half sideways and inwards. Fold the top motif to the sideway but outwards. Secure them with a stitch. Stitch the first folded motif to the first motif on the circle using a sewing needle. This will create the appearance of the neck of the camel.

Loops outer circle: Attach the 1 motif closest to the neck and the 1 motif closest to the circle through their loops wit a sl st + sc. Continue to crochet 2 motifs together through the loops with a sl st + sc. Fasten off.

Do not attach top motif of neck through loops. Instead, crochet as follows. Attach yarn at base of motif with a sl st. Crochet up motif to make top part of neck as follows: 4 htr, 3 tr, crochet 3 dc in last tr made, dc in sts until next corner. Crochet 3-ch picot in last st. Sc back to base of motif . Fasten off. Fold back and sl st 3-ch picot to next motif of the neck. This will create a chunky looking neck.

How to Crochet camel’s front leg:

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 10 tr in 3rd ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2. 1 dc in next 6 tr, tr in remaining tr. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, tr in tr, 1 htr in next 3 sts. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 3, 1 tr in next 4 sts. Turn.

Row 5. Ch 3, 1 tr in next st, 2 tr tog, 1 tr in last st. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 3, 2 tr tog, 1 tr in last st. Turn.

Row 7-8. 1 Htr in next 3 sts. Turn.

Row 9. 2 htr tog, 1 htr in last st. Turn.

Row 10 – 14. Htr in sts. Turn.

Row 15. Htr in 1st htr, 2 htr in last htr. Fasten off. Sl st row 1 to front of camel. Weave in end.

How to Crochet camel’s back leg:

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 11 tr in 3rd ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 tr in next 4 tr, 2 tr in next 3 tr. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, 1tr in next 4 tr. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 3, 2 tr tog, 1 tr in next tr, sk last tr. Turn.

Row 5 – 7. Ch 3, 1 tr in tr. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, tr in same st as ch 3, tr in next tr, sk last tr. Turn.

Row 9 – 10. Ch 3, tr in tr. Turn.

Row 11. Ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, 2 tr tog. Turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, 1 tr in tr to end. Fasten off. Stitch row 1 to back of camel.

How to Crochet camel’s head:

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 10 tr in 3rd ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 1 htr in next 4 tr. Turn.

Row 3. 1 Htr in next 4 htr, 1 htr in 3 tr, 1 tr in remaining tr, ch 6, turn, 1 tr in 3rd ch from hook, 1 tr in next 3 chs, sl st at bottom of tr before ch 6. Turn.

Row 4. Dc in tr, 3 tr tog, dc in turning ch. Fasten off. Stitch on top of neck. Weave in ends.

Stitch brown felt in eye position of the camel. This is to denote long and heavy eyelashes. Use purple yarn and stitch on eyelids over the top part of brown felt.

How to Crochet Camel’s Ear:

Ch 3, turn, 3 tr in 3rd ch from hook. Fasten off. Stitch to top of head. Weave in end.

How to Crochet Camel Tail:

Ch 9, turn, sk 1st ch, (1 dc in next ch, twist the chain and 1 dc through the back of ch) x continue to end. Fasten off. Stitch to rear of camel.

Use pink felt and stitch it to end of tail.

Crochet Hairpin Phoenix pattern

Click here to get this Crochet Phoenix Pattern. 

Crochet Viking Ship Pattern

Click here to get this Crochet Viking Ship Pattern. 

US                                   UK                                       Swedish

Ch (chain)                       Ch (chain)                         Luftmaska (lm)

St  (stitch)                       St  (stitch)                         Maska (m)

Sl st (slip stitch)             Sl st (slip stitch)              Smygmaska (sm)

Sc  (single crochet)        Dc (double crochet)        Fast-Maske (fm)

Dc (double crochet)       Tr  (treble)                         Stolpe (st)

Tr  (treble)                        Dtr  (double treble)          Dobbelstolpe (dst)

Rnd (round)                     Rnd (round)                      Varv (v)

Back loops only (blo)     Back loops only (blo)     Yttre maskbåge (ymb)

Front loops only  (flo)    Front loops only (flo)      Indre maskbåge (imb)

Increase                           Increase                            Öka

Decrease                          Decrease                          Minska

US to German Crochet Stitches

Chains (ch) Luftmasche (Lm/Lftn)

Chain Space (ch sp) Luftmaschenbogen (Lftm-Bg)

Slip Stitch (sl st) Kettmasche (Kettm)

Single Crochet (sc) Feste Masche (fM)

Reverse single crochet (crab stitch) Krebsmasche

Half Double Crochet (hdc) Halbstäbchen (h.Stb)

Double Crochet (dc) Stäbchen (Stb)

Treble (tr) Doppelstäbchen (DStb)

Double treble (dtr) Dreifachstäbchen (Dreifach-Stb)

Picot (p) Picot (pi)

Loop Schlinge

Other crochet terminology US to German

Insert einstechen

Gauge Maschenprobe

Skip (sk) überspringen/auslassen

Stitch (st) Masche (M)

Row Reihe (R)

Round Runde (Rd)

Space Zwischenraum

Together zusammen (zus)

Increase zunehmen (zun)

Decrease abnehmen (Abn)

Yarn over (yo) Faden um die Nadel schlingen (U)

Repeat wiederholen (Wdh)

Repeat from * to ** wiederholen von * bis ** (Wdh v *..*)

Remaining restliche/übrige

Turn Wenden

Fasten off Faden abschneiden / losen

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

2-double crochet together (2-dc tog)

Chain space (ch sp)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Crochet Spider’s Web Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Spider’s web stitch needs a multiple of 14 sts + 1, add 5 for foundation chain. In this example, chain 34.

FR. Ch 34, turn, *1 dc in 10th ch from hook, x 2, ch 4, sk 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 4, sk 3 ch*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 sc in last ch. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 5, *sk 4 ch, in next dc, sk ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, sk 1 ch, in next dc, ch 2, sk ch 4, 1 dc in sc, ch 2*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in 5th ch after dc of previous row. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 5, sk 1 dc, *sk 2 ch, 1 hdc in dc, ch 2, sk 2 ch, 1 sc in dc, 1 sl st in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 ch, 1 hdc in dc, ch 2, 1 dc in dc, ch 2*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 5. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 5, *1 hdc in hdc, ch 2, 1 sc in sc, ch 1, sk 1 sl st, sc in sc, ch 2, hdc in hdc, ch 2, dc in dc, ch 2*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 5. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 7, *2 dc tog by inserting in hdc and dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-1-sp, ch 1, 2 dc tog by inserting in dc and hdc, ch 4, sk 2 ch, dc in dc, ch 4*, repeat between ** to end, end with dc in 3rd ch of 5 ch. Turn.

Row 5. Ch 4, *dc in 2 dc tog, ch 2, dc in dc, ch 2, dc in 2 dc tog, ch 3*, repeat between ** to end, ending with dc in 3rd ch from 7 ch. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 5, *sk 3 ch, dc in dc, x 2, ch 4, sk 3 ch, dc in dc, ch 4*, repeat between ** to end, ending with dc in last ch. Turn.

Repeat between 1-6 until desired length.

Spider’s web Crochet Head band.

Click on image to get this crochet headband using Spider’s web crochet stitch.

Spider Web Doily Crochet Pattern Free

Check out the beautiful Spider web doily pattern. Click on text of image to get the crochet doily pattern. Note that this pattern is not using the spider web stitch, instead, the pattern of the doily creates spider web motif.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Treble (tr)

Other crochet abbreviations:

2-dc tog (2-dc together)

3-dc tog (3-dc together)

4-dc tog (4-dc together)

7-dc together (7-dc together)

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain space (ch sp)

Crochet Sea Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Sea stitch needs a multiple of 12 sts + 1, add 2 ch for the foundation chain. In this example, chain 15.

FR. Chain 15, 3-dc tog over 4th, 5th, and 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, x 2, in next ch, x 2, ch 1, 7 dc tog over next 7 ch*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 4 dc tog over the last 4 ch, turn. 2 sc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, 2 sc in next st, *sk 2 ch, 2 sc in next ch, ch 2, 2 sc in next ch*, repeat between ** to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 3, sk 1st group, 1 dc in 1 ch sp, * x 5, 1 dc in next tr, 2 dc tog, insert hook into next 2 ch sps (sk top of group), repeat between ** to end, ending with 2 dc tog over last ch sp and top of last group. Turn. Row 2. Ch 3, , in each 2-ch sp, end with 1 sc in ch 3. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, sk top of group, 2-dc tog over the next 3 dc, *ch 1, x 2, in next dc, x 2, ch 1, 7 dc tog over next 7 sts*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 4 dc tog over the last 4 tr. Turn.

Repeat row 1 and 2.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain Space (Ch Sp)

How to Crochet Fan Trellis Stitch Tutorials

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Fan Trellis Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 12 + 1 sts, add 6 ch for foundation chain, in this example, chain 31.

FR. Ch 31, 1 sc in 11th ch from hook, *5 ch, sk 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 5, 1 sc in in 5 ch sp, *7 dc in next 5 ch sp, 1 sc in next 5 ch sp*, repeat between ** to end, ending 1 sc in last ch sp, ch 2, 1 dc in 6th ch from last sc of previous row. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 6, *1 sc in next dc (the 2nd of 7-dc group), ch 5, sk 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 5, 1 sc in next 5-ch sp, ch 5*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in 5 ch sp. Turn.

Repeat row 1 and 2.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain Space (Ch Sp)

How to Crochet Lozenge Stitch Tutorials

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Lozenge Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 6 sts + 4, add 4 ch for foundation chain, in this example, chain 26.

FR. Chain 26, 2 dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, sk 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 1, sk 2 ch, in next ch, ch 1, sk 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 4, 2 dc in 1st sc, ch 1, *1 sc in 2 ch sp, ch 1, in next sc, ch 1*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 sc in turning ch. Turn.

Repeat row 2.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain Space (Ch Sp)

How to Crochet Offset Scallops Stitch Tutorials

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviations. 

Lacy Scallops Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 4 sts, add 2 ch for foundation chain, in this example, chain 18.

FR. Chain 18, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, * in next ch, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch*, repeat between ** to last ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 5, sk 1st 4 dc, in 3-ch sp, sk next 4 dc*, repeat between ** to end, ending with sk last 3 dc, 3 dc in ch 3.

Repeat row 1, ending with 3 dc in ch 5.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Double Crochet (dc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain Space (Ch Sp)

How to Crochet Lacy Scallops Stitch Tutorials

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Lacy Scallops Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 7 sts + 2, for foundation ch 6 ch + 4, in this example, chain 22.

FR. Ch 22, in 6th ch from hook, *sk 5 ch, in next ch*, repeat between ** to last 4 ch, sk 3 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 3, sk * in 3-ch sp, skip next 4 tr*, repeat between ** to end, ending with sk last 2 dc, 1 dc in ch 5. Turn.

Repeat row 1, ending with 1 dc in ch 3.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Double Crochet (dc)

Picot

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

How to Crochet Crazy Picot Mesh Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Firm Mesh Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 7 sts, for foundation ch, chain multiple of 5 ch + 8, in this example, chain 23.

FR. Ch 23, 1 sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk 8 ch, 1 dc in next ch, *ch 7, 1 sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 10, 1 sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk , 1 dc in 3rd ch before dc, *ch 7, 1 sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk  1 dc in 2nd ch after picot previous row.

Repeat row 1.

Other Picot Crochet Stitches.

Picot Lattice Stitch.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Picot

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

How to Crochet Picot Lattice Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Firm Mesh Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 4 sts + 1, add 5 ch for the foundation chain, in this example chain 22.

FR. Ch 22, 1 dc in 10th ch from hook, *ch 3, sk 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 5, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in in next ch, ch 3, 1 sl st in sc just made, ch 2, sk 1 ch, *1 dc in dc, ch 2, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, sl st in sc just made, ch 2, sk 1 ch*, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in next ch. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 6, ch 2, , *1 dc in dc, ch 3, sk *, repeat between ** to end, ending with 1 dc in next ch. Turn.

Repeat row 1 and 2.

Other Picot Crochet Stitches

Crazy Picot Mesh. 

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Single Crochet (sc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

How to Crochet Firm Mesh Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Firm Mesh Crochet Stitch needs a multiple of 4 sts + 1, add 1 ch for the foundation chain, in this example chain 22.

FR. Ch 22, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 9, sk 1st 4 sc, 1 sl st in next sc, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, * ch 6, sk next 3 sc of the previous row, 1 sl st in next sc, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc as ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 3 ch, 1 sc in same ch as the top of sc of stem*, repeat between ** to end, ending last sc in 3rd of 3 empty ch at beginning of the previous row, turn.

Repeat row 1 and 2.

Crochet stitches used:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Other crochet abbreviations:

Foundation Row (FR)

Skip (sk)

Chain Space (Ch Sp)

Crochet Open Checker Stitch Tutorial

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. 

Crochet Open Checker stitch needs a multiple of 6 sts, add 3 ch for the foundation chain, in this example chain 21.

FR. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch*, repeat between ** to end, ending with ch 3, sk 3 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 1. Ch 3, sk 1st dc, 2 dc in 1st 3-ch sp, *ch 3, sk 3 dc, 3 dc in next 3-ch sp*, repeat between ** to end, ending with ch 3, sk 2 dc, 1 dc in 3 ch. Turn.

Repeat row 1.