I’ve had quite a few enquiries in regards to this Crochet Apache Tears Stitch, so today I thought I’d share tips and technique with you. It’s not a complicated project. This pattern is worked mostly in double crochet and double treble stitches and can be easily customized. Whether you want your project to feature more staggered lines and zig zags or not many at all, you can work up your crochet blanket according to your own interests.
How to Crochet Apache Tears Stitch ?
Crochet Apache Tears stitch is a textured stitch pattern that creates a series of small puffs or “tears.” To crochet the Apache Tears stitch, you will need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches, such as single crochet and double crochet. Start by making a foundation chain, then work a row of single crochet stitches. For the next row, work double crochet stitches, but instead of completing the final step of the stitch, you will stop before the last yarn over and pull through. On the next row, work single crochet stitches into each double crochet stitch, working around the “unfinished” double crochet stitches from the previous row to create the puffs. Repeat this pattern to create the Apache Tears stitch. With practice, you will become comfortable with the stitch and be able to use it to create a variety of textured crochet projects.
Follow Written Pattern Below:
The following are the ‘basic’ rules when working on this pattern:
- Each row is worked from the right side.
- Each row is worked from right to left.
- Ensure to leave a 6 inch tail of yarn when beginning and ending a row.
- To begin each row, form a slip knot on your hook and commence row.
- Work all dc in the back loop of stitches.
- Work all dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, whilst missing the dc behind on current row.
The pattern may also be customized to your own preferences, producing a dense fabric!
1st Row: Work 1 dc into second ch from hook, work 1 dc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
2nd Row: Work 1 dc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
3rd Row: Work 1 dc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
4th Row: Work 1 dc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
5th Row: Work 1 dc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
6th Row: Work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc. Fasten off.
7th Row: With blue, work 1 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 7 dc. Fasten off.
8th Row: With violet, work 2 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 6 dc. Fasten off.
9th Row: With aqua, work 3 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 5 dc. Fasten off.
10th Row: With pink, work 4 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 4 dc. Fasten off.
11th Row: With yellow, work 5 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 3 dc. Fasten off.
12th Row: With green, work 6 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 2 dc. Fasten off.
13th Row: With hot pink, work 7 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 1 dc. Fasten off.
14th Row: With orange, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below, work 8 dc, work 1 dtr in the front loop of stitch 3 rows below. Fasten off.
Repeat rows 6 – 14.
Finish with 6 rows of dc in red.
Fasten off.
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