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Crochet Crocodile Stitch Photo Tutorial

September 10, 2015 by The Twisted Yarn 59 Comments

One of the crochet stitches that’s important for the house bag is the crocodile stitch. Look, here it is, used for the roof of the house, which forms the flap for the bag:-

Crocodile Stitch For The Roof Of The House
Crocodile Stitch For The Roof Of The House

It’s not difficult but it looks fancy, and it’s a stitch that works well for scarves. Since you work the scales one-at-a-time, it can carry a variegated yarn quite well, more so than – say – a granny square, which can get weirdly splodgy in a variegated yarn.

Crocodile Stitch
Crocodile Stitch

Just don’t make an entire cardigan in this stitch, especially not in green, or you will look like an actual crocodile – which is not a good look (except on crocodiles, of course).

Whilst I finish off writing up the bag pattern, I thought I’d put together these instructions, because although there are a lot of crocodile stitch tutorials out there, they really do vary in quality. (I found this out the hard way when I was first learning the technique.) Here’s a version that most definitely works. And it really is easy. So without further ado, permit me to present… the crochet crocodile stitch photo-tutorial:-

(Actually there is a bit of further ado.) PLEASE NOTE: NORTH AMERICAN CROCHET TERMS USED THROUGHOUT.

Abbreviations:-

ch = chain

ss = slip stitch

dc = double crochet (which would be a treble in UK crochet terms)

sk = skip

st/sts = stitch/stitches

1. Chain multiples of 6+1. Just to orientate you, you’re beginning at the bottom of your work and progressing upwards. In the little sample I’m making below, I’ve chained 19, i.e. (3×6)+1. This will give me a piece with rows alternating between 4 scales and 3 scales wide, like this:-

Easy!
Easy!

2. Pinch your last chain and ch3 (to act as your first dc). 1dc into the st you’ve pinched. (Ch1. Sk2 links of chain and work 2dc into next stitch) until the end of the row. (You should find yourself working 2dc into the final stitch.) You will have made something that looks rather like a ladder. There will be an odd number of pairs of dcs:-

crochet crocodile stitch tutorial www.thetwistedyarn.com

3. Turn your work clockwise through 90◦ so that your ladder is hanging downwards. To make the crocodile scale, you’re going to work stitches into the gap between the pair of dc posts, initially from right to left down the first dc, and then back up the other side via the other dc in this first pair. So, ch3 (counts as your first dc), then, working from right to left along the first dc, make 4dc. Ch1.

Half-scale
Half-scale

Turn your work through 180◦ so that the rung of the ladder you’re working on is now at the bottom. Working from right to left, make 5dc in the second of the pair of dc stitches from row 2.

Working The First Stitch Of The Second Side Of The Scale.
Working The First Stitch Of The Second Side Of The Scale.

Now ch1. You’ve made a scale.

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Scale

4. Turn your ladder through 180◦ again, so that it’s hanging downwards. Skip the next pair of dc sts from row 2 and instead work 5dc from right to left into the first dc of the following pair. Ch1, then turn your work through 180◦ and work another 5dc back up the other dc of the pair. Ch1.

5. Continue in this way, working down and then up every alternate pair of the dcs that you made in row 2. You should finish on the final pair of dcs and should now have 4 scales. Instead of your final ch1, work a ss into the top of the middle of the last scale, so that its right hand side curves nicely at the top. Your scales won’t look very neat at the moment but don’t worry, as you work the next (set-up) row, you’ll anchor them in place and make them behave.

image

6. Hold your work horizontally with the scales facing you and pointing downwards, and with your initial chain at the bottom. You’ll now make a new row of pairs of dcs, each pair separated by a ch1, with each pair worked into the gap between one of the pairs of dcs below. Where this coincides with the edges of two scales (ie alternate occasions), you work your dcs into the ch1 between scales as well as into the gap between dcs, thus anchoring these together. The first dc of the very first pair only should be replaced by a ch3. You should have the same number of pairs of dcs as in row 2, i.e. 7 pairs in this example.

Much Neater. Second Set-Up Row Added, Which Also Anchors Your First Row Of Scales
Much Neater. Second Set-Up Row Added, Which Also Anchors Your First Row Of Scales

7. You’re now going to work across again with another set of scales. However, on this row you will make one fewer scales than before – 3 in this case – because they’re slightly offset from the previous row. So, no need to begin with a ch3 this time. Instead, work 5dcs from top to bottom into the first post of the second pair of dcs. Ch1. Work 5dcs up the other side. Ch1. Continue working scales across the row until you have 3. This time, you’ll finish the final scale with a ss into the last pair of dcs, and your scale will not protrude any further than this pair of posts.

8. Make the next set-up row, as in row 6. Ch3 (to act as your first dc). 1dc into the base of this ch3. (Ch1. Sk2 stitches and work 2dc into next stitch) until the end of the row.

 

croc1

9. Repeat 3-8.

Have fun!

An Actual Crocodile
An Actual Crocodile

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Comments

  1. debgarretty says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Great tutorial, thank you.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you – you’re very kind.

      Reply
  2. Alicadabra says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Excellent tutorial (and eek! at the actual crocodile)

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. One-oh-four says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Genius!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Muchly thank you!

      Reply
  4. arlingwoman says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    This is a fricking miracle. Excuse the rock band language…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      Yes, we must get back to band business. I’ve been very lax…

      Reply
  5. brooke says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:02 am

    Awesome. I’m off to make a green sweater in this stitch. 😉

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      …And I’m sure it will look GORGEOUS, despite my reservations… It’ll certainly be warm.

      Reply
  6. littleblackdogsa says

    September 11, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Thanks for teaching us, I love learning and this is a stunning stitch. Definitely need to make something using it. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Enjoy. It’s far easier than it looks.

      Reply
  7. Corine says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Thank you for this tutorial!

    Corine

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      You’re very welcome.

      Reply
  8. LavendarLadi says

    September 11, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Thank you

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      You’re welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Brenda Breitkreutz says

    September 11, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial. The photos helped a ton! Last time I tried this stitch, I was hopelessly confused.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      It’s easier than it looks, but there is some less-than-good advice out there.

      Reply
  10. narf77 says

    September 11, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    “Twitch…twitch*…”

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  11. Cricket Fox says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:49 am

    I so want to try this but its such a yarn pig

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 18, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Do it! Do it! It’s strangely addictive.

      Reply
  12. natas75 says

    October 11, 2015 at 4:47 am

    Hi, thanks for the clear tutorial. Like the stitch, but for some reason never tried before. Saw a pattern for baby leg warmers with crocodile stitch last week. Think I’ll start on that now…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      I really REALLY think you should…

      Reply
  13. natas75 says

    October 11, 2015 at 4:50 am

    Reblogged this on craftsmondiale and commented:
    Came across this awesome blog, and great post. Always put projects with crocodile stitch off, but now I have to try.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      I’m honoured!

      Reply
  14. Cathy Cutler says

    October 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Thank you for simplifying this stitch. Your tutorial is by far the best one I have come across ☺️ I am so excited that my light bulb turned on in understanding this stitch, thanks again🙏🏼

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you – you’re very kind.

      Reply
  15. Suzanne Bridger says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:41 am

    an awesome stitch with a great tutorial thanks so much, appreciate your time and knowledge.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you – you’re very kind.

      Reply
  16. Sharon says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. I really want to make my Granddaughter a mermaid blanket in this stitch but have been afraid the stitch might be to difficult. You have explained it very well and I’m confident to attempt it now. Much appreciated.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Have fun. Once you have the rhythm of it, it’s easy. Let me know if you have any problems.

      Reply
  17. vidu says

    January 2, 2016 at 4:59 am

    i am learning any crochet through internet
    i need help
    crocodile stitch is done in the first photo of roof in first row 8 crocodile and second row 7 crocodile? again 8 and then 7?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 13, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Hi Vidu,
      First and most importantly, I am SO sorry for insanely long interval before replying to your comment/question. I’m not sure how or why, but for some reason your comment slipped through the net. Assuming that late really is better than never, I’ll try to answer you. Yes, the number of tiles/scales does change between rows, eg 8-7-8-7-8-7-8 or 32-33-32-33-32-33 etc, because the tiles are slightly offset. I hope this makes sense?

      Reply
  18. Pauline says

    January 6, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Please can you explain what you mean by “pinch” the last stitch?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 13, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      Eek, I’m SO sorry for insanely slow reply. Somehow this one slipped through the net. In the vague hope that late really is better than never, here’s my response (assuming that you can even recall your question from so long ago!)
      I do literally mean pinch/hold the stitch between two fingers so that you don’t lose it. Does that make sense? Happy to discuss further (and I’ll reply straight away this time, honest!)

      Reply
  19. Julie Shefcik says

    January 9, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

    Reply
  20. Pat Rogers says

    July 23, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Finally, something that makes sense. I’m doing a backpack and the pattern just didn’t look right because it caused the back of the stitch to face me and the front to the back. Now, I’ll have to tear out three rows, to the base ladder but, this time it will finally look right. Mostly I make jewelry but I also crochet a lot. I wonder how this would look with beaded crocodiles. Hmmm! I think I’ll have to try it.

    Reply
  21. dpeacock005 says

    August 24, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Thank you wonderful pattern. Going to try this soon!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      You’re welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Linda Waterman says

    August 27, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Thank you so much for making this crocodile stitch more of an understanding way to crochet this pattern. It makes the pattern so much easier. Thank you once again ,, Linda Waterman.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 27, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      You’re very welcome! Glad to be of service. 🙂 I must find time to write some more tutorials.

      Reply
  23. Alissa Strohl says

    December 7, 2016 at 4:14 am

    Love the look of this! Struggling a bit on my second row of scales, how do I get from the leftmost pair of DC to the pair of DC where I start stitching again? Meaning after I finish stitching pair seven, how do I get back over to pair six?

    Reply
  24. Sheila Barlow says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Why can this not be printed out

    Reply
  25. Bex Lockyer says

    January 28, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Okay, want to add my thanks to the above – new to your blog, but so love it. Thanks for sharing your lifecraft! This tutorial is super-clear, and I now understand a new stitch for the repertoire, ta muchly. One question – I completely adore your ring – wherever did you find it? x

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      January 29, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you! I bought the ring years and years ago in Greece, when I was visiting my friend in Athens. It does tend to catch on things such as clothes and children, so I don’t wear it as often as I’d like to.

      Reply
  26. Norie says

    March 30, 2017 at 5:49 am

    You’re right your version & Mickey of Crochet Crowds are easy to follow. I also learned the hard way of crocheting too much D.C. on the Foundation Row. Thanks a lot for these wonderful written instructions. You’re the best!!! Hope to see more of these written crochet pattern!!! I admire you so much!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:59 am

      Thank you so much! I don’t deserve such high praise, but I’m grateful anyway. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Charlene Metcalf says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I’ve been learning to crochet for the past two years but was intimidated and would not try the crocodile stitch. Thank you for taking the time to show how the stitch is done so even a novice can understand it. Am looking forward to using this wonderful stitch in a pattern.

    Reply
  28. Linda Fasciano says

    July 1, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Excellent tutorial. I’ve gotten lost on others. I like the alternating row look, easy to decrease. I’m working on a wall hanging of a harvest lady and this will work great for the skirt.

    Reply
  29. Annette Libardi says

    September 4, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I’ve always been intimidated by this stitch. Thank you for making it a little easier to learn ?

    Reply
  30. Ann R says

    September 9, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Could you (or maybe you already have) do a picture or video for the crocodile bracelet? I got the first ‘scale’ with no problems, BUT couldn’t figure out how to go from there – the scales are attached top to bottom rather then side by side. Would really appreciate, my 11 year old granddaughter is waiting no so patiently for a bracelet. Thanks so very much. Annr42@icloud.com

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 10, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      Hi Ann, Thanks for your comment. I’m slightly confused – what’s the bracelet you’re referring to, please? There isn’t one in this post so I wonder if it’s from a different site? Am happy to help if I can…

      Reply
      • Ann says

        September 11, 2017 at 3:18 pm

        Spent most of yesterday looking for examples, etc of the vertical crocodile stitch and FINALLY figured out what I was doing wrong and how to do it right. I am including the web address to the site that showed the bracelet (hope I’m not breaking any rules by sending it). Sorry it took so long to reply. Didn’t see your email until just before I was heading for bed last night. Thanks for such a prompt reply to my question.

        Reply
  31. Bette Greenfield says

    September 19, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    I am so pleased with your crocodile stitch tutorial, You make turning the scale so much easier than other instructions. Thank you.

    Reply
  32. Seliah says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:08 am

    This is the explanation that finally made sense. Thank you for posting it, and thank you for NOT doing it as video-only. I detest video tutorials because they are too fast and too frustrating to stop, start, and rewind, so I greatly appreciate having this in written pictorial form. Thanks!

    One question – how does one go about increasing and decreasing with this stitch? Both in a row and a round.

    Thanks again!
    – Seliah

    Reply
  33. Barbara says

    September 17, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    If I want to have 2 or 3 colors how do I work that in

    Reply

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Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns . ...

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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars. ...

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Progress.
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#steek #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #Fairisle #nevernotknitting #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits

Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits ...

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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin'.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin`. ...

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn

I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn
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Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #garn

Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design.
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn't behave like this!

Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn`t behave like this! ...

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Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday

Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours.
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season. ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio. It's very... orange.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. It`s very... orange. ...

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don't usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning

My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don`t usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning
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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage. 
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting

Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage.
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting
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@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting

@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting
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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits

Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio!

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio! ...

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Steek without the 'eek'!
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#steeking #steek #cuttingthesteek #rowanfeltedtweed #garn #strikke #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisle

Steek without the `eek`!
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Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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#roosimine #roosimineknitting #Estonia #estonianknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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Friday night post-work chillin`.
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Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn't even knitting as I walked.

Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn`t even knitting as I walked. ...

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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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#stitchfiddle

Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds. 
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds.
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#nevernotknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginthepub #pubknitting #knitdesigner #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #virkning #strikkeinspo #strikke #garn
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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