How To Crochet Arcade Stitch Tutorial

In this easy-to-follow Crochet Arcade Stitch Tutorial, you'll learn how to stitch up some beautiful designs in no time. Picture cozy blankets and stylish scarves made by you, all featuring the unique twists and turns of the Arcade Stitch. From your very first chain to the final row, we'll guide you through each part of the process with clear instructions.

Crochet Arcade Stitch Tutorial 

Pattern:

Foundation Chain:

Start:

• Create a slip knot.

Chain:

• Work a chain in multiples of 6, then add 2 additional chains.
• Example: If you chain 18 (which is 6 x 3), then add 2, totalling 20 chains.

Row 1:

Turn Work:

• After your chain, turn your work to start the first row.

Back Bars:

• Work into the back bars of the chains for a neater edge.

Start Stitching:

• Skip one chain, single crochet (sc) into the second chain from the hook.

Pattern Repeat:

• Single Crochet: Do another single crochet in the next stitch.
• Chain 3: Then chain three.
• Skip 3 Stitches: Skip the next three stitches on the chain.
• 3 Single Crochets: Then do 3 single crochets in the following three chains.
• Repeat this pattern (chain 3, skip 3, 3 single crochets) across the row.

End:

• Upon reaching the end, after the last pattern repeat, you'll have two chains left. Single crochet into each of these last two chains.

Row 2:

Turn Work:

• Chain one and turn your work.

First Chain Space:

• In the first chain space, work 7 double crochets (dc).

Next Stitch Skip:

• Skip a stitch and work a single crochet in the next stitch.

Repeat Across:

• Repeat the 7 double crochets in each chain space and the single crochet skip across the row.

Final Stitches:

• After your last set of 7 double crochets, skip a stitch and single crochet into the final stitch to end the row.

In Row 3:

Start:

• Chain four and turn your work.

Skipping Stitches:

• Skip the first three stitches.

Single Crochets:

• In the next three stitches, work a single crochet in each.

Pattern Repeat:

• Chain three, skip five stitches, then single crochet in the next, repeating across the row.

End:

• After the last repeat, chain one and double crochet into the final stitch.

Row 4:

Start:

• Chain three (counts as a double crochet) and turn your work.

Chain Space Work:

• In the immediate chain space, work three double crochets.

Skip and Single Crochet:

• Skip a stitch, then work a single crochet in the next stitch.

Repeat:

• Continue the pattern across, finishing with four double crochets in the final chain space.

Row 5:

Start:

• Chain one and turn your work.

Initial Single Crochets:

• Single crochet into the first and second stitches.

Pattern Repeat:

• Chain three, skip five stitches, work three single crochets, repeating across.

End:

• Complete the row with a single crochet in the last two stitches.

Continuing the Pattern:

• Repeat from Row 2 for your desired project length. Rows two to five create the repeating pattern for the Arcade Stitch.