Advanced level crochet stitch. The stitch requires a pathway approach when going across. In the future, for specific stitches, then back… then forward again. This is the Crochet Raised Leaves Complex Stitch pattern.
This stitch may be tricky when there are a lot of distractions around you, but the effects of using Bernat Symphony Yarn would be amazing.
This stitch is not for the weak. If you are successful, I would love to know in the article's comments below. You can even post a picture with your update.
The pathway is complex, but there is a repetition that you can see after a few tries, and it will be much easier. The blue sample in the tutorial is my first attempt. I did it against Patons Inspire with Charcoal Blanket, which I frogged, and my third attempt was the Patons Inspire in Sea Foam that is crocheted on screen with you.
Yarn
Bernat Symphony Yarn, 225 g/7.9 oz, 282 m/309 yds
- Colour shown is called Sea Spray.
Hook: 6 mm / J/10
Gauge: 11 sc and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Size: Each repeat of 12 chains = 3.5” x 3.25” high for a full repeat.
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl st(s) = Slip Stitch(es)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tr = Treble
- WS = Wrong Side
Instructions
Notes:
- Stitch multiple is 12 chains + 1.
- The first 6 sl sts are on the right side of the work for orientation.
- Use back loops only for the entire pattern.
- Be sure back loop stitches for the slip stitches are not too tight.
Sample Size to Test Yourself
Ch 25. (Multiple of 12 + 1)
1st Pass
Note: Be sure to use only back loops for the entire pattern.
- Step 1 - 1 sl st 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in next 5 chs. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 2 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next st. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 3 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in each of the next 5 sts. 1 sl st in next 6 chs. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat Across starts here for Pass 1
TIP: The double and treble crochet each have 2 stitches in a row for easier memory control.
- A - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- B - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. 1 sl st in next 6 chs. Turn. (18 sts total)
Repeat A + B until there are no chains left.
- C - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- D - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
- E - Ch 4 (counts as treble). 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (6 sts total)
- F - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st, 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
End of 1st pass.
2nd Pass
- Step 1 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 2 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 3 - Ch 4. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on the last pass. Turn. (12 sts total)
- Step 4 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat Across starts here for Pass 2
- A - Ch 1. 1 sl st in the first st. 1 sc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl sl st in next st. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on last pass. Turn. (18 sts total)
- B - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat A + B until 6 sts on pass until last row finishes on the edge.
- C - Ch 1. 1 sl st in the first st. 1 sc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- D - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- E - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in last 2 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
End of 2nd pass.
3rd Pass
- Step 1 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 chs. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 2 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next st. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 3 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in each of the next 5 sts. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on the last pass. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat Across starts here for Pass 3
TIP: The double and treble crochet each have 2 stitches in a row for easier memory control.
- G - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- H - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on the last pass. Turn. (18 sts total)
Repeat G + H until last row finishes at the edge.
- I - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- J - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
- K - Ch 4 (counts as treble), 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. Turn. (6 sts total)
- L - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
End of 3rd pass.
4th Pass
- Step 1 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 2 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- Step 3 - Ch 4. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl st in next st. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on the last pass. Turn. (12 sts total)
- Step 4 - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat Across starts here for Pass 4
- F - Ch 1. 1 sl st in the first st. 1 sc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl sl st in next st. 1 sl st in next 6 sts on last pass. Turn. (18 sts total)
- G - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 11 sts. Turn. (12 sts total)
Repeat F + G until 6 sts on pass until last row finishes on the edge.
- H - Ch 1. 1 sl st in the first st. 1 sc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 1 sc in next st. 1 sl sl st in next st. Turn. (12 sts total)
- I - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sl st in next 5 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
- J - Ch 1. 1 sl st in first st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dc in next 2 sts. 1 tr in last 2 sts. Turn. (6 sts total)
End of 4th pass.
To finish the sample. The last row will bring it back into alignment.
Last row: Ch 1, 1 sl st in first st and in each st across. Fasten off.
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Crochet Diagrams
You can download, save or print my diagrams below. They are provided in the written instructions as well.
Crochet Tutorial
Danielle says
This was an incredible tutorial. I appreciate the video, the multiple diagrams and your willingness to share this for free! It was a real confidence booster too, to know I could easily complete this cowl. I know there are mistakes, but I like ti think like the Amish crafters, lol.
Robin says
This was fun! I had to do it late at night when no one was around, but didn't have any problems. I decided to make my sample into a scarf, it's still a work in progress, but I can now do it with even when the grand kids are here. Thank you for the pattern! (you might want to check the stitch count on 2-E and 4-J.)
Evelynne says
After completing the 5 passes, do i repeat all pageant from 1 to 4 until desired length for a scarf? Thx
Mikey says
YEs, repeat passes 1, 2, 3 and 4 until you are happy with the length. Then complete the final row.