Looking for a light and airy crochet stitch perfect for warm-weather projects? The Azalea Crochet Stitch is a beautiful lace stitch ideal for summer garments, shawls, and accessories. With its delicate openwork and floral-inspired texture, this stitch adds a breezy, elegant touch to any make. Whether you're crafting a flowy top or a lightweight wrap, the Azalea stitch offers endless creative possibilities.
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
TC: Treble/Triple Crochet
Repeat what’s between **
Instructions:
ROW 1: CH in a multiple of 11, +7 at the end. CH7 more to begin row 1. TC in the 10th ST from your hook. *CH5. TC back into that last CH you worked into. CH5. TC2 together in the last TC you did. Instead of pulling the last loop through to close off that stitch, SK2 CH and TC3 together, but don’t close this one off either. SK4 CH and TC3 together. Pull that last loop through all the loops on your hook. CH1 to secure the 3 petals. CH5. TC2 together in the center of the 3 petals. SK2 CH and (TC, CH5 TC) in the next CH.* Repeat what’s in between the **. End the row with a CH1 after the last (TC, CH5, TC) and TC in the last CH. CH10 and turn your project.
ROW 2: *In the middle CH of the CH5, which is the 3rd CH, place a SC. CH7. TC3 together in the center CH of the flower. CH3. TC3 together in the center of the flower again. CH7.* Repeat what’s in between the **. End the row with a TC in the 2nd CH after the last TC from row 1. CH5 and turn your project.
ROW 3: CH5 more as the first TC of the 3 stitch petal. TC2 together in the 6th CH from your hook *but instead of closing that petal by pulling the last loop through, TC3 in the middle CH of the CH7 below. This is the 4th CH. Instead of closing the first and second petal, TC3 together in the middle CH of the next CH7 from row 2. Then, pull that last loop through all the loops on your hook to close those 3 petals. CH1 to secure them. CH5. TC2 together in the middle CH of the flower. In the CH3 Space, (TC, CH5, TC). CH5. TC2 together in the last TC you made.* Repeat what’s in between the **. At the end of the row, when you’re on your last petal, SK2 CH after the last TC from row 2 below and TC3 together and pull the last loop through all the loops on your hook. CH1 to secure it. CH5 and TC2 back in the center CH of the flower. SK2 CH and TC in the next CH. CH6 and turn your project.
ROW 4: *(TC3 together, CH3, TC3 together) in the center of your flower. CH7. SC in the 3rd CH of the CH5, which is the middle CH of the CH5. CH7.* Repeat what’s in between the **. After your last TC3 together at the end of the row, CH1 and TC in the same CH you placed the first TC2 together in, from row 3. CH5 and turn your project.
ROW 5: *(TC. CH5. TC) in the CH3 space. CH5. TC2 together in the last TC you did. Instead of pulling the last loop through to close off that stitch, SK3 CH and TC3 together, but don’t close this one off either. SK7 CH and TC3 together. Pull that last loop through all the loops on your hook. CH1 to secure the 3 petals. CH5. TC2 together in the center of the 3 petals.* Repeat what’s in between the **. At the end of the row, after your last (TC, CH5, TC), SK2, CH and place a TC. CH10 and turn your project.
Repeat instructions for rows 2-5.
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