Loop and Twist

The loop and single crochet stitches create a fabulous texture.

SKILL LEVEL

HOOK SIZE

US G/6 (4mm)

BLOCK SIZE

6 x 6in (15 x 15cm)

TECHNIQUES

Changing color on row/round (see this page)

Working into round/row ends (see this page)

Working with multiple colors at the same time/tapestry crochet (see this page)

YARN/COLORS

Sample uses Scheepjes Softfun

A = Botanical (#2615)

B = Orchid (#2657)

C = Butterscotch (#2610)

D = Rose (#2514)

E = Cool Blue (#2603)

F = Snow (#2412)

STITCHES

ch—chain

sl st—slip stitch

sc—single crochet

lp—loop stitch (see notes at end of pattern)

MIX AND MATCH

this page + this page

CHART KEY

For symbol key, see this page

Using yarn A, ch 31.

Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn (30 sts).

Row 2 (WS): ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), 1 sc in each st, turn (30 sts).

Row 3 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 23 sts; using yarn B, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in next st; using yarn B, turn (30 sts).

Row 4 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 11 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 19 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 5 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 17 sts; using yarn B, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 6 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 14 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 16 sts; using yarn B, turn (30 sts).

Row 7 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 11 sts; using yarn B, 1 sc in each of next 12 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 8 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in each of next 12 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in each of next 4 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 9 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; using yarn A, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts; using yarn B, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, turn (30 sts).

Fasten off yarn A.

Row 10 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in each of next 23 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 11 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 22 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 12 (WS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 11 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in each of next 14 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in next st; using yarn C, turn (30 sts).

Row 13 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts; using yarn B, 1 sc in each of next 11 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 12 sts; using yarn D, turn (30 sts).

Row 14 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 6 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts; using yarn B, 1 lp st in each of next 8 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts, turn (30 sts).

Fasten off yarn B.

Row 15 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 22 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 16 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 10 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 20 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 17 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 19 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 11 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 18 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 13 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 17 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 19 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 16 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 14 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 20 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 16 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts; using yarn D, 1 lp st in next st, turn (30 sts).

Row 21 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 22 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 22 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 24 sts; using yarn C, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn D, 1 lp st in each of next 4 sts, turn (30 sts).

Fasten off yarn C.

Row 23 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 18 sts; using yarn E, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 24 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in each of next 3 sts; using yarn E, 1 sc in each of next 12 sts; using yarn D, 1 lp st in each of next 15 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 25 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 12 sts; using yarn E, 1 sc in each of next 16 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, turn (30 sts).

Row 26 (WS): ch 1, 1 lp st in next st; using yarn E, 1 sc in each of next 22 sts; using yarn D, 1 lp st in each of next 7 sts; using yarn E, turn (30 sts).

Row 27 (RS): ch 1, 1 sc in next st; using yarn D, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts; using yarn E, 1 sc in each of next 26 sts; using yarn D, 1 sc in next st; using yarn E, turn (30 sts).

Fasten off yarn D.

Row 28 (WS): rep row 2 using yarn E (30 sts).

Row 29 (RS): rep row 28 (30 sts).

Row 30 (WS): rep row 28 (30 sts).

Fasten off yarn E.

BORDER

To create a border that is as neat as possible, (RS): using yarn F, evenly space 30 sl st along one of the vertical edges of work, fasten off, and repeat on the opposite side.

Fasten off yarn F.

Round 1 (RS): using yarn F, in last st of row 30, ch 1, [1 sc in each of next 30 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in each of next 30 sl st, ch 2] twice, sl st in beginning sc (120 sts).

Fasten off yarn F.

Weave in ends and block.

NOTES: Loop stitches are only made on wrong side (WS) rows.

To work loop stitch, wrap yarn over index finger of your yarn hand and insert hook into stitch, bring your hook over the yarn, keeping your finger in place. Grab the strand of yarn from behind your index finger, also catching the other strand of yarn that you passed your hook over before, and pull both through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook, and a loop of yarn wrapped around your index finger. Pull your working yarn until the loop is at your desired size. Yarn over and pull through all three of the loops on your hook.