Crochet Stitch of the Month – The Elizabeth Stitch
I’m really excited this week to share a new type of crochet blog post that I’ll be posting each month. I’ll be highlighting certain crochet stitches every month that I think are worth learning.
One of my favorite things about crocheting is learning basic crochet stitches and figuring out how I can implement them in my patterns. I’m always on the search for new but easy stitches, just like the Elizabeth stitch.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared some crochet projects with you that incorporate the Elizabeth stitch along with some detailed stitch pictures. The first project I shared was the Easy Elizabeth Stitch Fingerless Gloves. Following that we did the Elizabeth Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern and finally the Elizabeth Stitch Boot Cuffs.
While there are many different crochet stitches I love, the Elizabeth stitch is absolutely beautiful in my opinion. From my research, I’ve also heard this referred to as the Mini Bean stitch (but I think the Elizabeth stitch sounds a little more refined and chic – befitting this gorgeous stitch). This is also one of the easy crochet stitches compared to others out there. Which is why I chose it for this crochet tutorial.
If you look in the crochet stitches tutorial, you’ll see that the stitch is sweet, elegant and has a gentle criss-cross look to it. I also love the slightly bumpy texture. More importantly, it’s a really fun and easy stitch to work up and once you get going, you’ll be able to do it in your sleep. This is the perfect crochet tutorial for beginners.
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Elizabeth Stitch
Start by chaining multiples of 2 + 4 to the desired length.
Row 1: Insert your hook into the 4th chain from the hook and pull up a loop, yarn over, back into the same stitch and pull up another loop, yarn over and pull through all four loops on the hook. *ch1, skip 1 ch, insert your hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, back into the same stitch and pull up another loop, yarn over and pull through all four loops on the hook. Rep from * until the end of the row, turn.
Row 2: ch 3, *insert your hook into first ch 1 space, pull up a loop, yarn over and back into same space, pull up another loop, yarn over and pull through all four loops on the hook, ch 1; repeat from * across the entire row with the last stitch being worked under the turning chain, turn.
Continue Row 2 until you have reached the desired length for your project.
Looking for more great crochet patterns: Done In A Day Baby Blanket, Easy Crochet Can Cozy, Tulip Textured Crochet Dishcloth, Colorful Solid Granny Square Dishcloth, Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket, Crochet Beach Bag, Outland Cowl, Caps for a Cause, Crochet Infinity Scarf, Crochet Cat Bed, Crochet iPhone Case, Easy-Peasy Crochet Beanie
Glenda
September 30, 2017 at 7:30 AM (2 years ago)Cannot wait to see a project using this stitch!! Baby blanket??
Claudia
May 25, 2019 at 3:23 PM (2 months ago)Glenda have you tried this stitch yet?
PAULINE
October 20, 2017 at 10:59 PM (2 years ago)Hello Jamey
I would just like to thank you for your instructions for the Elizabeth stitch. They are very well written, easy to follow and have worked up beautifully. Once again, thank you.
Kind regards
Pauline
PS I am making the mitts for my daughter who is living in the UK.
Jo
November 22, 2017 at 9:44 AM (2 years ago)I have a question. If you used this for fingerless gloves, did you work it back and forth like the tutorial or in the round…connecting the chains??? If so, does the pattern still maintain the criss-cross look?
Carol
November 22, 2017 at 2:52 PM (2 years ago)How do you increse and decrese
Anna Woolley
January 1, 2018 at 8:58 PM (2 years ago)I have enjoyed this stitch. Easy to learn and quick to make a scarf.
pat
January 21, 2018 at 12:08 PM (1 year ago)what size hook ?
Raquel
January 25, 2018 at 5:59 AM (1 year ago)Very classy look. Hope to try it for a baby blanket. Not sure how I would change colors. Any suggestions?
Elizabeth
February 4, 2018 at 1:48 PM (1 year ago)I have been crocheting for years and years and I had never heard of this stitch before! It’s so pretty. I can’t wait to make a project with it. Thanks for the tutorial!
Julie
March 13, 2018 at 8:35 PM (1 year ago)Jamey you do an amazing job at teaching this stitch – thank you!!
Deanna
May 2, 2018 at 1:53 PM (1 year ago)I love the way my blanket is looking.
Gerrie
September 9, 2018 at 12:50 PM (10 months ago)I’m trying the Elizabeth stitch but having trouble with my hook pulling through all 4 loops, it gets stuck. Tried different size hooks. Using k 6.5 size now. Any help would be appreciated.
Lindsay Schilling
November 3, 2018 at 4:37 AM (9 months ago)I Love this stitch; can’t wait to do the boot cuffs, a scarf and possibly cowls
Thank you!
Teresa
December 11, 2018 at 11:15 AM (7 months ago)Have you ever tried to use this stitch for a chevron style blanket? Curious how to do the multiplier to make it turn out right.
Heidi
January 23, 2019 at 1:35 PM (6 months ago)Thank you so much for the quick and pretty stitch! I was having a hard day and now I’m happy to have something pretty to work on…
Lacy
February 2, 2019 at 2:57 PM (6 months ago)How much yarn do I need for a blanket with this stitch
Anonymous
February 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM (5 months ago)balentine88jc.jc@gmail.com.
My question is when do I put the cuff on?? Before are after I make take the glove?? Is there any inst
Instructions for that?? I wanted to watch the video where you put on the cuff?? Are did I miss something?? I was watching for the cuff to be made ?? Thanks Jean
Teri Skelton
February 18, 2019 at 7:40 PM (5 months ago)Thank you… My oldest daughters name is Elizabeth and I am going to make her a scarf with this stitch. Thank you!!! Your video was so clear and easy to follow.
Bev
April 18, 2019 at 4:42 PM (3 months ago)How many chain does a baby blanket take?