Crochet Stitch of the Week by Chat GPT - Primrose Stitch

 

Primrose Stitch Tutorial

A crochet stitch of the week by ChatGPT with a little tech edit from me for the teenage crochet club.

US terms

The Primrose Stitch creates a beautiful textured pattern that resembles a field of blooming primrose flowers. It's a versatile stitch that can be used for a wide range of projects, including blankets, scarves, and garments.

Step 1: Start with a foundation chain in multiples of 3 plus 2 additional chains for turning.

Step 2: Row 1: Skip the first two chains from the hook (counts as a single crochet stitch), then (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) all in the next chain, skip 2 chains. Repeat this pattern across the row until you have two chains remaining. Skip 1 chain, then single crochet in the last chain.

Step 3: Row 2: Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet), turn your work. work (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) all in the chain-2 space from the previous row. Repeat this pattern in each chain-2 space across the row. End the row with a double crochet in the last single crochet stitch from the previous row.

Step 4: Repeat Row 2 for the desired length of your project.

The Primrose Stitch creates a lovely, textured fabric with a combination of single crochet stitches and chain-2 spaces.

UK terms

Step 2: Row 1: Skip the first two chains from the hook (counts as a double crochet stitch), then (double crochet, chain 2, double crochet) all in the next chain, skip 2 chains. Repeat this pattern across the row until you have two chains remaining. Skip 1 chain, then double crochet in the last chain.

Step 3: Row 2: Chain 2 (counts as a treble crochet), turn your work.  work (double crochet, chain 2, double crochet) all in the chain-2 space from the previous row. Repeat this pattern in each chain-2 space across the row. End the row with a treble crochet in the last double crochet stitch from the previous row.