Get ready to create your new favorite lacy crochet stitch, The Victorian Stitch. Using just the basic double crochet and chain stitches you can easily create a beautiful and intricate texture that is sure to impress. Find the full written and photo tutorial below!

Here’s what you will need for today’s tutorial:

Any size yarn and crochet hook will do for learning this stitch, however I suggest a category 3 Dk weight yarn or lighter and a size H (5.0) or larger hook to obtain adequate drape.

Abbreviations:

Ch- Chain

Sc- Single Crochet

Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet

Dc- Double Crochet

Special Stitches

V-St- (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in indicated stitch.

Shell St-(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in indicated stitch. 

To make the Victorian Stitch, start by chaining a multiple of 3.

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across. Turn.

Alternately you can Fsc a multiple of 3 + 1. Turn. This is my preferred method.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a Dc). Dc in the second St.

Skip the next St, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in the next St (V-St created).

*Skip the next 2  St, (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in the next St (Shell St created).

Skip the next 2 St, V-St in the next St.*

Repeat from * to * until the last 3 St. Skip the next St. Dc in each of the last 2 St. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3. Dc in the second St.

Skip the next St. *Shell in the Ch 2 space.

Skip the next 3 St, V-St in the Ch 1 space*. 

Repeat from * to * until the last 2 Dc. Dc in each of the last 2 St (the last Dc will be in the top of the Ch 3 turning chain). 

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length.

Now you’re ready to try the Victorian Stitch yourself! And If you are looking for a project to practice your new skill, then make sure to check out The Aurelia Top, The Lovelace Top and The Journey Market Bag!

The LoveLace Top // The Aurelia Top