How to Work the Crochet Bean Stitch with Alternating Dc Rows

The crochet bean stitch with alternating dc rows adds texture to your project without making it difficult. Learn now to work these rows in any order so that you can repeat your own way, making your project unique and your own personal style.

This tutorial offers written instructions along with a video to show you where to place the stitches and how to alternate the rows in any order you’d like.

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MATERIALS

Finished Sizes: 5″ tall x 200 sts wide

Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Lion Brand Wool-Ease – Dark Rose Heather – 5.6oz/160g, 368yds/336m

Crochet Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)

Notions: Yarn Needle

Gauge: 13 reps x 10 rows = 4” in pattern

Difficulty: Adv Beginner – Uses basic stitch combination with post stitches to create texture.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over

For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.

Notes:

To adjust size, work beg chain in multiples of 2+1.

Special Stitches:

Bean stitch – insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up loop] 2 times, (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook.