If you’re looking for an easy alternative to plain treble crochet (US = double crochet), then this Suzette Stitch tutorial is for you.
The Suzette stitch uses a combination of Treble crochet, double crochet (US = single crochet) and skipping stitches to create a lovely textured effect.
Sometimes I just don’t want the hard lines that the treble crochet creates. With the Suzette Stitch you do still get lines in the project but they’re much less pronounced than with plain treble crochet which I find much more soothing on the eye.
It’s also a nice easy stitch that doesn’t take up too much brain power to work. Making it perfect for watching your favourite TV show as you can crochet away without thinking too much about it.
This stitch gives a fantastic, touchable texture to the fabric so it will look great as a single stitch baby blanket. It actually lends itself well to any project. If you want to see it in action I used the Suzette stitch for my Easy Mug Cosy which you can find here.
If you’ve never created a swatch before or want to know more about why you need stitch swatches for your projects, I wrote a post all about them here.
What you’ll need for your swatch:
- Yarn of your choice (I’ve used Stylecraft Special Aran in the photos)
- A suitable sized hook (I’ve used a 5mm hook)
- Tapestry needle and scissors
Remember you can use any weight of yarn for your swatch, just select the hook size that is suitable for your yarn. You can find this information on the yarn band.
Abbreviations UK terms (US terms if different):
CH = chain
DC = double crochet (US = single crochet)
TR = treble crochet (US = double crochet
SK = skip a stitch
Notes:
At the end of each row you will Chain 1 and turn, this does not count as a stitch.
The Basic Pattern
Create a slip knot and chain an even number of stitches (multiples of 2).
R1. TR and DC into the second chain from the hook, *SK1, TR and DC in the next stitch. Repeat from * until you have two stitches left. SK1, DC in the last stitch. CH1, turn.
R2. TR and DC in the first stitch (the DC from the row below), *SK1, TR and DC in the next stitch. Repeat from * until you have two stitches left. SK1, DC in the last stitch.
Repeat Row 2 as many times as needed. Finish off and weave in ends
And that is it! Simple isn’t it?
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