How to Crochet the Ladder Stitch

Happy start of the week!

Today I am starting it with a lovely ladder stitch pattern. True, it is an amazing yarn eater, but if you have loads of leftover yarn, this is the perfect pattern for it. 

 

I have no doubts  monochromatic yarn choice would be OK, but doing it in several colors, will make it spectacular. So for this sample, I used DK yarn in three colors and a 4 / 5 mm hook. The pattern uses multiples of 4+1.

 

The stitches in US terminology: chain (ch), stitch (st), skip (sk), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc)

 

 Pattern:

Foundation and row 1: In color 1 and a 5 mm hook, ch24. Change to a 4mm hook and dc3 in 4th st from hook, sk3 and sc1 in next st. Ch3 and dc3 in the sc stitch in the row below. Repeat this pattern 2 more times, sk3 and sc1 in last st. Ch3 and turn work.

Row 2: Ch3 and dc3 in 1st st. sc1 in the chain (space) of the "ladder" below, ch3 and dc3 in the same ch-sp. Sc1 in the ch-sp of the next ladder. Repeat this pattern 3 more times, then sc in last ch-sp to end row. Turn work and insert color 2. Ch3.

Row 3- onward: repeat row 2.

 

I used one color for two rows. If you want it more colorful, change color with each row. Also do not cut yarn, but carry it along. 

 

 

This stitch will be great for a blanket or a cushion.