Crocodile Scale Stitch

The Crocodile Scale Stitch is a crochet stitch that looks like reptile scales. Its unique texture comes from working a row of Double Crochets followed by stitches around the stem of these.
The stitch is not difficult, but it is different because you work with your crochet turned in different directions.
Once you make a few scales, it will feel natural.
This stitch is ideal for textured cushion covers and woolly items.
crocodile scale stitch

Instructions

crocodile scale stitch

Step 1

Chain a multiple of 6 + 4.
Work 2 DC in 7th chain from hook – *chain 1, skip 2 chains – 1 DC – chain 1, skip 2 chains – 2 DC in same chain* – chain 1, skip 2 – 1 DC – TURN

crocodile scale stitch

Step 2

Chain 1 – *work 5 DC down the stem of the 1st DC of a DC-pair – chain 1 – work 5 DC up the stem of the 2nd DC – slip stitch onto stand-alone DC* – TURN
crocodile scale stitch

Step 3

Chain 3 – 1 DC in same slip stitch – *Chain 1 – 1 DC in the middle of the next scale – chain 1 – 2 DC in the slip stitch* – chain 1 – 2 DC in last DC of row 1 – TURN
crocodile scale stitch

Step 4+5+6

4.: Chain 1 – *work 5 DC down the stem of the 1st DC of a DC-pair – chain 1 – work 5 DC up the stem of the 2nd DC – slip stitch onto stand-alone DC* – work 5 DC down the stem of the 1st DC of a DC-pair – chain 1 – work 5 DC up the stem of the 2nd DC – TURN.
5.: Chain 1 – 1 slip stitch in the middle of the next scale – chain 3 – *chain 1 – two DC in the space between scales – chain 1 – 1 DC in the middle of the next scale* – TURN.
6.: Chain 1 – *work 5 DC down the stem of the 1st DC of a DC-pair – chain 1 – work 5 DC up the stem of the 2nd DC – slip stitch onto stand-alone DC* – TURN
Afterthought: The stitch is a yarn hoarder so make sure to stock up!

Patterns using this stitch

succulent cushion

Succulent Cushion
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