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This Crochet Windowpane Stitch variation is super fun and easy to follow! In this post I will show you how to change colors while crocheting and prove to you how the most basic crochet stitch patterns can be just as beautiful as the more intricate patterns!
I’m calling it a windowpane color-work stitch because of the thin vertical and horizontal lines created by using two colors and mixing double crochet stitches with single crochet stitches.
I believe this stitch is easy to get the hang of, and quick to work up once you really get going! If you’re a beginner with color-changing while crocheting, this stitch will definitely get you to pro-level.
I hope you guys enjoy the windowpane stitch as much as I have!
I used this stitch to create a beautiful throw blanket for my sister!
The great thing about this stitch is that it can be created with any yarn weight and yarn fiber.
I used size 4/medium weight acrylic yarn because it’s my favorite to use, it’s highly available at most craft stores and it’s affordable. Acrylic yarn is SO SO SOFT after you’ve washed and dried it too!
Let’s get into SUPPLIES:
- 2 colors of medium weight yarn. I used Soft Classic Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads in the colors: Off White(Color A), and Mustard(Color B). (Found at Michaels in the USA).
- Per square inch of blanket size you will need about 2.0 yards of A, and 0.9 yards of B. Example: my blanket is 42 inches x 33 inches. So I’ll multiply 42×31 and get 1,302. (That’s how many square inches I need of yarn.) Next, multiply 1302×2.0= 2,604 yards of color A(the white yarn) and 1302×0.9= 1,172 yards of color B (the yellow yarn).
- 5.0mm crochet hook. THE WORLD’S BEST CROCHET HOOK
- Yarn needle and scissors recommended to weave in/cut off yarn tails.
Important pattern information:
- I would consider this pattern/stitch level to be Easy/Intermediate. This pattern uses simple color changes, basic level stitches, and repetitive stitching.
- This is a color-work crochet pattern where two skeins of yarn will be used at the same time, and you will be changing between yarn colors as you crochet. (This post does not go over how to do this but click here to view my Youtube video)
- Stitch Key in US Terms: Ch- chain, Sc- single crochet, Dc- double crochet, St- stitch, A- most used color(creates the vertical/horizontal lines), B- second color (the little “squares” in between the lines.)
- Gauge: 10 st’s x 9 rows = 3×3 inch square. This Youtube video is all about how to crochet this gauge sample.
To start:
With color A, chain multiples of 3 + 2 extra. Example: 75 + 2 = a total chain of 77.
Row 1: with A, sc into the 2nd chain from hook, and into each chain until the end. Your total stitch count will be one (1) less than your initial chain amount. Turn
Row 2: Sc into the first stitch, then chain 1. Switch to color B. (carry A under the next stitches until needed again). *With B, Dc one into the next two stitches. Switch back to A. (carry B under the next stitch you make in A). With A, Dc into the next stitch.*
repeat * to * until you end the row on a Dc into the last st with color A. Turn
Row 3: Sc into the first stitch of the row, and sc once into every stitch until you get to the end of the row. (this row is entirely sc with color A. I recommend carrying color B under these stitches, so you don’t have to cut it off). Turn
Row 4- end: Alternate row 2 and 3 until you reach your desired length, ending on row 3 (a row of sc in A).
Once you are finished with your blanket, I highly recommend washing and drying, which will make the blanket so much softer and give it some more stretch!
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REFERENCE PHOTOS:
- 1. Start by chaining 11 with color A.
- 2. Sc into the 2nd chain from hook, then sc into every chain to the end.
- 3. You should have a total of 10 sc to complete row 1.
- 4. Turn your work.
- 5. Sc into the first stitch. (no turning chain ever).
- 6. (photo of sc in the first st)
- 7. Then chain 1.
- 8. Add color B to your hook…
- 9. and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- 10. With B, yarn over and Dc into the next stitch.
- 11. Dc again into the next stitch space, making sure to carry color A under the stitches.
- 12. Switch to color A, by yarning over…
- 13. and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- 14. With A, Dc into the next stitch, carrying B under the stitch.
- 15. Repeat this pattern until you end your last stitch with a Dc in color A. Turn
- 16. With A, Sc into the first stitch.
- 17. I recommend carrying color B yarn under these stitches so you don’t have to keep cutting it off. Just watch your tension- if it’s too tight, the blanket size will be off.
- 18. Continue to sc into every stitch down the row. (10 sc)
- 19. Picture of rows 1-3. Turn
- 20-21. (Repeating instruction from pictures #5 and #6) Sc into the first stitch.
- 22. Chain 1
- 23. Switch to B, and dc into next 2 st’s.
- 24. Continue following the pattern from step #12 until you have made a total of 9 rows (the initial chain is not a row), ending with a row of 10 sc in A.
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you found this post helpful!
-Katie
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