Week 5 of the 50 Stitches crochet along features the Alpine stitch. The alpine stitch creates a really thick texture, great for bags and baskets. Anything that requires sturdy sides, would suit this stitch.
This stitch is done in multiples of 2 +1. You will need a 3.5mm hook
Row 1. Dc in 4th chain from your hook (this is your 2nd stitch, as the turning chain counts as your first stitch) dc in each chain across – 30 stitches
Turn
Row 2. chain 1, make a single crochet in each stitch across – 30 stitches
Row 3. Alternate double turning chain (counts as your first stitch) front post double crochet in next stitch (yarn over and insert your hook in the post of the double crochet directly below in row 1 from right to left. Pull through a loop, now complete your dc as normal). *Dc in next stitch, fpdc* repeat across the row. Dc in last 2 stitches. 14 fpdc in the row – 30 stitches
Turn
A front post double crochet is made around the post of the double crochet in the row below
once you’ve pulled your hook back through the post, you will have 3 loops on your hook. Complete the double crochet as you normally would
A ridge will develop on the back of your work while making the fpdc, dc rows
Your row of fpdc/dc will look like this. Always start and end with a dc
Row 4. chain 1, sc in the first stitch. Sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches
Turn
Row 5. alternate turning chain, *dc in next stitch, fpdc in next stitch* repeat across the row. Dc in last stitch. 14 fpdc in the row – 30 stitches
Turn
Rows 6 – 27 Repeat rows 2 – 5
Your final row will be dc and fpdc
You should have 14 rows of dc/fpdc and 13 rows of sc
The Border
Make 2 sc in the side of each row of dc. Except for the first and last rows where you should make 2 sc in the side of the double crochet stitches. Ignore the sc rows. Add an extra sc in the corners for the turn.
You should have 30 sc down each side, plus an extra stitch in each corner for the turn. This will make your stitch count as 32 stitches across each side and 124 stitches total (remember the extra stitch corner stitch is counted in the stitch count for both sides)
You have now finished your square and join and you can tie off and weave in the ends
You can now add the interlocking border, joining this weeks square to last weeks as you join. You can see how to do this here
If you have any questions about the pattern or the CAL, then come on over to the Facebook group – 50 Stitches where you can show us your completed squares too.
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