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Combination stitch · Texture

Crocodile Stitch

Overlapping scales worked around pairs of posts — dramatic, yarn-hungry and unmistakable.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Stitches

Definition

Two V-stitch posts are wrapped with a fan of stitches down one side and up the other, forming a scale that sits proud of the fabric.

Overview

Rows of offset scales overlap like reptile skin or petals, which is why it appears on statement bags, cuffs and flower brooches.

It uses roughly three times the yarn of plain double crochet for the same area — plan quantities accordingly.

Characteristics

  • Overlapping raised scales
  • Very yarn hungry
  • Slow but high impact

Typical uses

  • Statement bags
  • Cuffs and collars
  • Flower petals
  • Cushion fronts
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Style category

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