Ava - Crochet Stitch Pattern

You need to know how to chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, puff stitch, and work in the back loops of stitches.

The fabric texture is created by repeating three rows of single crochet, a row of half double crochet stitches that cross over each other, a row of single crochet, followed by a row of puff stitches, a row of single crochet, and then half double crochet stitches.

These eight rows are repeated as many times as needed to get your desired length.

Skill Level

It is an easy crochet stitch pattern and perfect for a beginner wanting to practice basic crochet stitches and learn how to make back loop stitches.

Yarn And Hook Information

The sample swatches pictured on this page was made with #4 medium (worsted, afghan, aran, 10ply), 100% acrylic yarn with about 11 WPI.

We used the recommended hook size for this yarn is 5mm.

However, you can use other yarn weights and the recommended hook size to create this pattern.

Stitch Multiple

An odd number of stitches.

Stitches And Abbreviations Used

• ch - chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• BLsc - back loop single crochet
• puff - puff stitch - see special stitches below
• hk - hook
• sk - skip
• rpt - repeat
• YO - yarn over hook

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (puff)

A puff stitch is several loops pulled up in one stitch. The number of loops for a puff stitch can vary, patterns will have puffs made with as few as four loops or ten or more.

1. Yarn over hook (YO) and insert the hook into a stitch.
2. Yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over the hook (YO), and insert hook back into the same stitch, yarn over hook (YO), and pull yarn through the stitch., You will have five loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over the hook (YO), and insert hook back into the same stitch, yarn over hook (YO), and pull yarn through the stitch. You will have seven loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over the hook (YO), and insert hook back into the same stitch, yarn over hook (YO), and pull yarn through the stitch. You will have nine loops on the hook.
6. Yarn over the hook (YO), and pull through seven loops,
7. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull through two loops.
8. This completes a puff stitch.

Abbreviated version

Puff - YO, insert hk into st, YO, pull yarn through st (3 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in the same stitch, YO, pull up loop (5 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up loop (7 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up loop (9 loops on hk). YO and pull through 7 loops on hk (2 loops on hk), YO and pull through 2 loops.

Pattern Notes

Pattern Instructions

Foundation - Chain an odd number of stitches.

Row One

Row 1 - Make 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn. The stitch count for this row and all rows will be an even number of stitches, one less than what you started with in the foundation chain.

Abbreviated version

Row 1 - 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [The stitch count for this row and all other rows will be 1 stitch less than your foundation chain]

Rows Two - Three

Rows 2-3 - 1 single crochet in the first stitch, back loop single crochet in each stitch until one stitch remains, single crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Rows 2-3 - 1sc in the 1st st, BLsc in each st until 1-st remains, 1sc in last st, turn.

Row Four

Row 4 - Chain 2, * skip 1 stitch, make a half double crochet in the next, then make a half double crochet in the skipped stitch, repeat from * until you have one stitch remaining, make a half double crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Row 4 - ch2, *sk 1-st, 1hdc in next st, 1hdc in sk st, rpt from * until 1 stitch remains, 1hdc in last st, turn.

Row Five

Row 5 - 1 single crochet in each stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Row 5 - 1sc in each stitch, turn.

Row Six

Row 6 - 1 single crochet, * skip 1 stitch, 1 single crochet in next st, puff into the skipped stitch, repeat from * until you have one stitch remaining, single crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Row 6 - 1sc, * sk 1-st, 1sc in next, puff in sk st, rpt from * until 1 stitch remains, 1sc in last st, turn.

Row Seven

Row 7 - 1 single crochet in each stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Row 7 - 1sc in each stitch, turn.

Row Eight

Row 8 - Chain 2, * skip 1 stitch, make a half double crochet in the next, then make a half double crochet in the skipped stitch, repeat from * until you have one stitch remaining, make a half double crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Abbreviated Version

Row 8 - ch2, *sk 1-st, 1hdc in next st, 1hdc in sk st, rpt from * until 1 stitch remains, 1hdc in last st, turn.

Pattern Repeat - Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach your desired length, then end the pattern with rows 1-3 to make both ends match.

Video Tutorial

If you would like to see how to make Ava crochet stitch pattern, follow along with our crochet stitch pattern video tutorial.

Crochet Blanket Tutorial

As mentioned before, this is a stitch pattern that can be used for clothing, accessories, scarves as well as blankets. If you need help converting a stitch pattern into a blanket, check out our How to crochet a blanket step-by-step page.

Crochet Project Suggestions

Here are some ideas for using the Ava crochet stitch pattern:

• Make cozy crochet blankets for babies or any age.
• Design stylish crochet bags to complement any outfit.
•Make elegant crochet scarves or wraps to keep you warm and fashionable.

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