Simple Textured Crochet Stitch

This textured stitch is easy and quick. It would be suitable for items such as washcloths, baby blankets, afghans, etc. 

Abbreviations:

ch chain

sc single crochet

st stitch

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

{ } Instructions within these brackets should be repeated as many times as stated. 

Multiple of 2. 

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, insert hook in same ch and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops, *ch 1, insert hook in same ch and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops* across, sc in same ch as last st. 

Row 2: ch 1, turn; sc in next st, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next st and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops, *ch 1, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next st and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops* across, sc in same sc as last st. 

Repeat Row 2. 

Easy Ripple Crochet Stitch

Here is a simple ripple pattern that can be used for a variety of crochet projects such as baby blankets and afghans, scarves or rectangular shawls, table runners or place mats  (if you decide to use crochet thread), etc.

You can experiment with different colors and use them in different sequences. This also could be a good stitch for projects when you want to use up leftover yarn of different colors. For example, you can make a very colorful rug or bath mat.

Abbreviations:

ch chain

dc double crochet

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

Multiple of 10, plus 2.

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 3 ch, *skip next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc in next 4 ch* across to last 6 ch, skip next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch.

Row 2: ch 2, turn; dc in same beginning space, dc in next 3 dc, *skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 3 dc* across to last 5 d, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in turning ch-2.

Repeat Row 2.