Crochet Camel Stitch Guide Step By Step

The Crochet Camel Stitch is like finding a hidden path in the world of crochet that leads to stunning textures and cozy projects. This unique stitch plays with the loops in a new way, giving your work a neat, ribbed look that's perfect for everything from warm scarves to snuggly blankets.

Crochet Camel Stitch

Materials:

Medium weight yarn (the brand mentioned is 'Winter King')
4 mm crochet hook

Starting the Pattern:

Make a slip knot.
Chain a number to start (in the example, 18 chains are made).

Row 1:

Skip the first chain from the hook.
Make a half double crochet in the next chain.
Continue to half double crochet in each chain until the end of the row.

Row 2:

Chain 1 and turn your work.

Identify the loops of the stitches:
The front loop
The back loop
The third loop (found below the top two loops on the front side of the work when working in rows)
Yarn over and make half double crochets into the third loop for each stitch across until you reach the last stitch.

Last Stitch of Row 2 and Every Row:

On the last stitch of every row, make a half double crochet into the top two loops instead of the third loop to keep edges straight and firm.

Row 3 (and all subsequent rows):

Chain 1 and turn your work.
Making the first stitch can reveal the third loops more easily for the rest of the row.
Repeat the pattern of half double crochets into the third loop for each stitch across to the last stitch.
Make the last half double crochet into the top two loops.
Chain 1 and turn to continue with the next row.

Difference When Working in Rounds:

When working in rounds, the third loop is found on the inside of the project. You would work into the third loop on the inside for each stitch, pushing the top two loops to the outside and creating a different texture compared to working in rows.

Ending a Round:

Once completed with the round, slip stitch to the first stitch to join the round.

Final Notes:

When working in rows, the braided-like ridges appear on the outside, while in rounds, the ridges appear closely knit and lie on the outside.
The technique results in a stretchy texture ideal for projects like blankets, sweaters, and scarves.