Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product.
This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for.
Boxed In
This is considered a vintage stitch used in older patterns, but there's nothing out of date about the way this stitch looks. It is a simple stitch that makes a big impact and has gone by a few different names over the years, like, the crazy stitch, the crazy shell, or the brick stitch. It is also part of stitch collection called "brick stitches".
Another example of "brick stitching" is corner to corner (C2C) crochet that is done on the diagonal, however, the box stitch is still done in the traditional manner of crocheting from side to side.
To create this fun stitch you use basic crochet stitches to do it which makes it perfect for an advanced crocheter or an expert.
Written Instructions:
CHAIN
Chain multiple of 5, plus 3 more (ex: ch 10 + 3 = 13 chains)
ROW 1
Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 SC. 1 SC into each CH across the row. CH 1 and turn.
ROW 2
Starting in the 1st stitch, work 1 SC. 1 SC into the next st, CH 3. *Skip three stitches, work 1 SC into each of the next two stitches. Repeat from * to the end of the row. CH 3 and turn. (Turning chain counts as a stitch.)
ROW 3
Starting in the space made by the chain 3, work 5 DC. Work 5 DC into each CH 3 space across the row, ending the row with 1 DC into the last SC. CH 1 and turn.
REPEAT ROWS 2 AND 3
Video Instructions
I found two great videos that shows a couple of different ways to crochet the box stitch. One is by Daisy Farms that was posted in 2021 and the second one was posted in 2019 by Kristina Crochet.
Daisy Farms
Kristina Crochet
Breaking out of the Box
No matter what style you choose to the box stitch in, it is a stitch that really does make a big impact. Here are some splendid examples.
