How to Crochet The Acrobatic Stitch

The acrobatic stitch is extremely easy to do and works up fast. The clusters of stitches come together to form several open circles throughout the finished fabric, giving it a unique look and feel.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Chain in multiples of six to desired length, plus chain three more. Work two double crochets in third chain from hook. * Chain four, skip five chain spaces and work five double crochets into next chain space. Repeat from * across, ending with three double crochet at last repeat. Chain two and turn.

2. Skip first three stitches and work * three double crochet, chain three, three double crochet all in next chain four space. Skip next five stitches and repeat from * across. Skip last two and work one double into top of turning chain. Chain five and turn.

3. * Work five double crochet into next chain three arch. Chain four and repeat from * across, ending with chaining one and working one double crochet into top of turning chain. Chain five and turn.

4. Three double crochet into first chain one space. * Skip next five stitches and work, three double crochet, chain three, three double crochet, all in next chain four space. Repeat from * across, ending with three double crochet, chain one, one double crochet into previous turning chain. Chain three and turn.

5. Work two double crochet into first chain one space. * Chain four and work five double crochet into next chain three arch. Repeat from * across, ending with three double crochet into previous turning chain. - Repeat from step two for pattern.

[mcccmu]

on 4/30/2009 What a cool stitch! I've never heard of it (and I've been crocheting since I was 8 yrs. old). 5*

[Jaybeew]

on 3/19/2009 Thanks for this--going on my favorites! 5*