It’s finally time for Block #2 of our Stash Busting Sampler Afghan CAL!! This block features a fun stitch called the Diagonal Trip.
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The texture on this stitch is created by combining tall crochet stitches with short crochet stitches, in this case single crochet and treble crochet. I promise its not tricky. I think if you do some advance planning you could make some really neat patterns using this technique.
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How to Crochet the Diagonal Trip Stitch.
I decided not to do a video of this pattern because there isn’t anything really tricky about how or where to put the stitches. They are just all neatly in a line. However, I will consider doing a Facebook live video on how to do this stitch if enough people need the help. So let me know in the group!!
For this stitch you’ll do a row of plain single crochet stitches and then a row with a series of treble crochet and single crochet stitches. This is the row that creates all the yummy texture.
Mine seamed to want to curl and twist but the bigger my square got, it straightened out.
If you want to use this stitch for a different project, you’ll have to chain a multiple of 6 plus 3 more chains.
Materials
-135 yds #4/worsted weight yarn ( I used Bernat Super Value in the color Grass)
-5.5mm crochet hook
-scissors
-needle to weave in ends
Gauge
-Gauge: 6 sts x 7 rows = 2 in
pattern for gauge- chain any multiple of 6 +2 and follow pattern as written below.
Size: 12 in x 12 in after border
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Abbreviations
-I use US Terminology
-Ch(s): chain(s)
-Sc: single crochet
-Tr: treble crochet
-Sl st: slip stitch
-St(s): stitch(es)
Notes
-Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
-Follow the pattern for your square and add sc border rounds to make it 12 inches.
-if your square is to tall, its ok to remove rows until it is square.
-this stitch uses multiple of 6 + 3 more chs
-my square seamed to be a little twisty/curly but it did straighten out the more I crocheted.
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Diagonal Trip 12″ Square Pattern
Ch 33 to start
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, *tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across. Sc in last st. Turn
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in next st. *Tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across. Turn
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in next 2 sts. *Tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across ending last repeat after second tr. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in next 3 sts. *Tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across ending last repeat after second tr. Sc in last. Turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in next 4 sts. *Tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across, sc in last 3 sts. Turn
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in next 5 sts. *Tr in next st, sc in next, tr in next, sc in next 3. Repeat from * across, sc in last 2 sts. Turn
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 14-35: repeat rows 2-13 until your piece measures square.
On last row, do not turn.
Border
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around placing 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join to first sc with sl st.
Repeat rnd 1 until square measures 12″. I did 4 rounds on mine.
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I am very disappointed with this square. A base chain of 33 stitches is not enough. I completed it and put r rows of sc around as a border and it is still too small. If I redo it, I would start with a chain of 39 stitches – same as Block 1. Besides Verity, have others experienced similar problems with this square?
About how many yards does it take to make each 12″ square? I am going to make a blanket of 12 or 15 squares for my grandson and wanted to buy all the yarn at once. How many yards?
So far its been about 100-130 yds for each square depending on the stitch.
For some reason, even though I used the same weight of yarn and hook as with squares #1 and #3, this one has turned out half their size?? I might try it again but with a longer foundation chain… maybe 45 stitches…
I must crochet tight, I’m having to go up a hook size lol on both January squares.
You mention a multiple of 6 plus 3 in one area, and then 6 plus 2 in another. Which is correct?
Whoops I’ll fix it. Its 6 plus 3. 🙂
It still shows two different multiples here on the website.
If I am understanding correctly, I can use the multiple counts to make a scarf and/or blanket using this pattern?
thank you.
Absolutely!!