#Fair Isle Friday Series {week 1}
Have you guys jumped on the Fair Isle Crochet train yet? This stitch is super special to me. It’s the stitch that pushed me to publish my first crochet pattern. I stumbled upon the center single crochet stitch this past summer.
I searched EVERYWHERE for a hat pattern & found nothing. So being the DIYer that I am, I came up with my own pattern. If I was looking for the pattern I’m sure others were too! Because of that, I really wanted to share this with everyone. *Update* Now I have a free Ikat Hat Pattern and Woodland Basket that uses the center single crochet stitch.
If you have tried the center single crochet stitch, also known as the waistcoat stitch, you know it’s a very tight stitch. Just keeping your tension loose is not enough. The tips in the video will help make it easier to insert your hook and you can finish your hat without pulling out your hair.
Center Single Crochet Stitch
4 Center Single Crochet Tips
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- Use a larger hook, I have this one. An aluminum hook with a pointy tip is helpful.
- Crochet loosely.
- Working in the round is best.
- Use the “No-Cut Join Method” for joining at the end of each round. This seamless join will help keep your stitches from slanting.
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Here’s another knit-look stitch you’ll love. Try it with the double brim crochet beanie pattern.
I’m doing a 4-week #Fair Isle Friday series just for you. Each Friday I will share a new tip, everything you need to know to get the faux knit look.
If you are ready to put the waistcoat stitch to work, here are a few crochet patterns to try.
Hi there,
Just want to say that no-cut join method looks fantastic… I will definitely be using it from now on.
Thanks so much for sharing
Jo
Dear Sierra
I just downloaded the Woodland Basket pattern. Can I also use the “No-Cut Join Method” in the body of the basket, so that the “v”s won’t slant?
Thank you!
Absolutely! That will work great for the basket. Enjoy the pattern!
Can’t wait to try this, have been seeing this a lot and saved some . Just haven’t had time to try yet. Thanks for one more to study.
Your welcome Mary! It’s always fun to learn a new stitch!
Very nice loved it.
Hello Lisa!
The center single crochet stitch works the best in the round. I’ve tried it many times in rows and haven’t liked the results. You could cut the yarn at the end of each row and start again on the right side. That sounds like way too many ends to sew in for me 😉 If you find a better way I’d love to hear it!
I already know how to do this in the round, but how do you do it on something flat? Like a blanket, scarf, sweater…
Keep the work facing you, and crochet in the opposite direction from that in which you normally would (i.e. if you normally crochet from right to left, crochet from left to right instead. That is to say, if you are right handed, crochet left-handed, or vice versa.
Your top Vs will point in the other direction, but with this stitch that does not matter. Note this is not “reverse” as in crab stitch.
HELLO Juanell!
I’m so happy you found me too! You need to try fair isle crochet. It’s so fun, plus it’s so rewarding when you learn something new. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. I’m here to help!
Stay Cozy,
Sierra
Hi. I just found you today on pinterest. So glad i found you! I love fair isle crochet but havent tried it yet. Thank you for the video tutorials!!! Cant wait to watch and start making items!!
Hi Judy!
I have used worsted weight yarn (4) with a 9.00 mm hook.
The way you yarn over will still make the stitches look the same. I am a self taught crocheter & thought I was holding my yarn correctly for the past 5 years! Once I started watching videos, I quickly noticed I hold my working yarn in the opposite hand. I am working on the correct method but it’s a hard habit to break 🙂
Thanks for watching the video!
Sierra
Thank you so much for this center single crochet
video! Just a couple of questions! I want to make coffee cozies. And you said bigger hook, could you please give your thoughts on what size hook and type of yarn you think would be the best?
Second question…I noticed you Yarn over different from me a most! Does they way you Yarn over make it the beautiful stitch it is?
Thanks again!!
Amazing! Great teacher?
Thank you so much for watching!
Love this!
Hello Terri!
I am so happy to hear you loved this video!
Happy Crocheting,
Sierra
That is just fantastic thank you for sharing.
Hi Cindy!
You are most welcome! I hope this video has been helpful. Thanks for stopping by.
Sierra