How to Crochet Paired Extended Single Crochet
In this video and written crochet tutorial, you will learn how to make the paired extended single crochet stitch pattern.
This is the stitch pattern I used in both the Short Stories Cardigan pattern and the Sequel Sweater pattern and the tutorial was made to accompany the ‘short row sleeve cap crochet along’ dedicated to these two patterns.
This is a great stitch pattern for crocheting garments as it has beautiful drape, lovely bounce and stretch, AND is economical with your yarn.
About the Paired Extended Single Crochet Stitch Pattern
The paired extended single crochet (paired esc) stitch pattern has a stitch multiple of 2+1 stitches over any number of rows and can be worked in a variety of fibres and yarn weights.
The paired esc uses the extended single crochet as its building bock. You can find a full tutorial for the stand alone extended single crochet stitch here. (Using US crochet terms)
Below you will find the written description for this stitch pattern followed by a right and left handed video tutorial.
Paired extended single crochet tutorial – written instructions
Stitches and abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = chain
- esc = extended single crochet (UK extended double crochet)
- rep = repeat
- sk = skip (UK miss)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Stitch Pattern Notes
- Instrutions written after *asterisks should be repeated as indicated.
- Wrong and Right sides are nominal
- The stitch pattern uses a multiple of 2+1 stitches and any number of rows
The paired extended crochet stitch pattern works as follows:
Starting with a chain of 2+1 stitches (plus one more for the turning chain, which does not count as a stitch – I used 28 in total);
Set-up Row: Starting in second ch from hook, *2esc in next ch, sk one ch; rep from * to last ch, 1esc in last ch, turn
Row 1 (Patt Row): Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 2esc in first st, sk one st, *2esc in next st, sk one st; rep from * to last st, 1esc in last st, turn
Repeat Row 1 for pattern
When working in pattern (‘In Patt’), you should always have an odd number of stitches.
Paired extended single crochet – video tutorial
Right handed paired esc tutorial
Left handed paired esc tutorial
I hope you found this tutorial useful andn enjoy using this stitch pattern in future crochet projects.
If you want to create one of the garments pictured which use this beeautiful crochet stitch pattern, why not join in with the crochet along? You can join Live March – May 2024 or at any time after when you can follow along at your own pace!
Happy Hooking
Dx
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This stitch looks really interesting…I’m looking forward to trying it with cotton yarn. Thanks for sharing 😊
I’m glad the tutorial was helpful and hope you enjoy crocheting the stitch pattern. I find it very relaxing!