Catherine Wheel Stitch Made Easy With Photo And Video Tutorial

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Master the beautiful Catherine Wheel Stitch with this detailed photo and video tutorial. This vintage crochet stitch will make your next crochet project stand out.

As I was very curious about how the name “Catherine’s Wheel” came about, I really wanted to tell you the story behind it. But it is too gruesome and I don’t want to ruin your mood.

I will tell you this much, it definitely has to do with a wheel. But how the name was attached to this stitch, I do not know. Besides that it looks like wheels, I don’t see a direct connection.

Whatever the reason for the name behind the Catherine wheel crochet stitch, there’s no denying that this vintage crochet stitch is simply stunning.

To me, the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch really looks like a huge flower garden. It makes me think of the time my family and I visited the rose gardens in Germany. My parents love roses and have hundreds of different kinds and colors.

I am a true romantic and love roses just as much as my parents do, which is why I created a Crochet Rose Pattern as well as a beautiful Crochet Rose Shawl.

The smell of roses or really any flower and the beauty of sitting on a bench make me dream of so many romantic movies that I have watched. The vintage nature of Catherine’s Wheel Stitch really encapsulates that romance well.

The Catherine’s Wheel Crochet Stitch is ideal for so many different projects. You can easily use it for blankets, scarves, bags and so much more. Here is a beautiful Velvet Yarn Crochet Hat I made using this wonderful vintage crochet stitch.

As it is winter time, I really enjoy using colors that reflect the season. Blues, whites and light blue colors make me think of ice, snow and cold winter weather.

They make you want to cozy up with a Catherine’s Wheel Blanket in front of the fireplace and enjoy the time with family while the winds are strong and snow is falling. (Or in my case, rain is falling.)

Video Instruction for the Catherine’s Wheel Crochet Stitch

Are you ready to learn this enchanting vintage crochet stitch? You can watch the video tutorial here or scroll down to check out the full photo tutorial with the written instructions.

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Catherine Wheel Stitch Tutorial with Photos

For this tutorial, we’ll be using single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. (US Crochet Abbreviations) You can use any yarn you like and the corresponding crochet hook.

Step 1

Chain a multiple of 10 plus 6 plus 1 for the turning chain. Next, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, crochet 1 sc in the next 2 chs. *Then skip 3 chs, and crochet 7 dc’s in the next ch. Skip 3 chs and then crochet 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs. Repeat from * until you have 4 chs left. Skip 3 chs and then crochet 4 dc’s in the last ch. Change colors during the last dc. Turn.

Step 2

Start with crocheting 2 sc’s in the first 2 sts, then ch 3. After that *crochet a 7 dc cluster over the next 7 sts (see the video below if you don’t know how to do a cluster). Ch 3 and crochet 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts and ch 3. Repeat from * until you have 4 sts left where you crochet a 4 dc cluster. Turn.

Step 3

Crochet an alternative turning chain and 3 dc in the same st. Then *crochet 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts. After that crochet 7 dc’s in the same st which is the top of the cluster from the previous row. Repeat from * until you have 2 sts left where you crochet 1 sc in each. Change colors during the last st. Turn.

Step 4

Crochet an alternative turning chain that you don’t finish (just a sc – see video for more details) and 3 dc in the next 3 sts, all together as a cluster (equivalent to a 4 dc cluster). Ch 3 and crochet *1 sc in each of the next 3 sts. Ch 3. After that crochet, a 7 dc cluster over the next 7 sts, then ch 3. Repeat from * until you have 2 sts left where you crochet 1 sc in each. Turn.

Step 5

Crochet 1 sc in the next 2 sts. *Then skip 3 sts, and crochet 7 dc’s in the next st. Skip 3 sts and then crochet 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * until you have 4 sts left. Skip 3 sts and then crochet 4 dc’s in the last st. Change colors during the last dc. Turn

Step 6

Pattern repeat: Now repeat rows 2 through 5 as many times as you need to finish your project. It really has such a beautiful texture and picture when you are finished.

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If you like this Catherine’s Wheel Stitch Tutorial, you might like these tutorials also:

1. Silt Stitch
2. Harlequin Stitch
3. Apache Tears
4. Rolling Waves Stitch

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