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How to Crochet Iris Stitch Pattern with Video
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How to Crochet Iris Stitch Pattern

The Iris Stitch, with its gorgeous texture, adds an elegant flair to any project, from baby blankets to scarves and beyond. Yet, it’s one of the easiest crochet stitches, because it uses only chain stitch and double crochet. This crochet technique creates lacy structure with beautiful openwork.

Equipment

  • Crochet Hook. Choose a size that matches your yarn weight.
  • Scissors:
  • Tapestry Needle

Materials

  • Yarn. While you can use any yarn weight for this pattern I suggest a worsted weight yarn to practice.
Estimated Cost 5

Instructions

Begin

  • Make a foundation chain any stitch combination using multiples of 4 plus 3. For the samples, I used 19 chain stitches. This is multiples of 4 X 4 = 16 + 3 = 19.
    Yarn. While you can use any yarn weight for this pattern

Row 1

  • SK 4 STs. In the 5th CH from the hook, work (2 DC, CH 1, 2DC). [SK 3 STS, in the 4th CH ST work (2DC, CH 1, 2DC)]. Repeat across between [ ] to the last 2 CH STs. Then SK 1 ST and work 1 DC into the last ST. Turn
    Iris Stitch Row 1 Photo Tutorial

Row 2

  • CH 3. SK 2 DC. In the CH SP of the row below, work (2DC, CH 1, 2DC). [SK to the next CH SP and work (2DC, CH 1, 2DC)]. Repeat across between [ ]. End with 1 DC in the top of the turning chain. Turn
    Iris Stitch Row 2 and Beyond

Rows 3 and Beyond

  • Continue to repeat row 2.

Finishing

  • Cut the yarn leaving a 10-12 inch yarn tail. Pull through the last loop. Using your tapestry needle, weave the yarn back and forth through the crochet stitches. I like to do this 5 or 6 times. Then snip off any excess yarn.
    Iris Stitch in Different Colors

Notes

Skill Level

This stitch is perfect for a confident beginner.

Size

For the sample shown in the video, I used a medium weight yarn. You can change the desired length by starting your foundation chain with multiples of 4 plus 3. For example, you could start with 27 foundational chain stitches, which is multiples of 6 X 4 = 24 + 3 = 27.

Gauge

This will depend on the yarn and crochet hook you choose for your project.

Abbreviations

  • CH = Chain
  • DC = Double Crochet
  • SK = Skip
  • SP = Space
  • ST = Stitch
  • STs = Stitches
  • [ ] = Repeat Between

Pattern Notes

Written in US Crochet Terms.
Turn at the end of each row.
Change colors as desired at the end of rows.
In the video, I do show how to carry the yarn up the side.
This stitch shows up well with a solid color yarn but can also work nicely with a variegated yarn.
The last stitch at the end of the row can be worked into the top chain of the first chain three or you can just work into the space. They both have a great look for the border.

Special Stitches Used

Two Double Crochet V-Stitch. This means you work two double crochet stitches, chain 1, and two double crochet stitches all in one stitch. Today, this becomes the Iris Stitch Cluster.

Video Tutorial of the Iris Crochet Stitch

Right hand https://youtu.be/pproZCWdZK0
Left hand https://youtu.be/xEOsLzXBIP4