Projects Using Trinity Stitch

Trinity stitch can be used on a prayer shawl for a baby, for a doll's baby blanket, or to create a simple headband. It's a great stitch pattern for fun summery accessories and works well in stripes or color blocking.

If you'd like to explore this stitch more, there are many great patterns available:

• Breadnbadger has a slouchy beret that uses the stitch, worked in the round inside out, so there is more knitting than purling. Another fun hat, inspired by one Hermione wore in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One," is available from Lindy's Knits and Laces.
• Inspired by that first hat, here's another pattern featuring a matching pair of mitts, also worked inside out in the round.
• The Casting On Couch also has video instructions for Trinity Stitch mitts and a scarf (scroll down the page to find them).
• Red Heart has a great pattern for mitts, and a matching cowl worked with Trinity Stitch and cables, which look lovely together.
• Rag Lana has a pattern for a scarf that uses a variation of the stitch involving a yarn over in the middle of the triple stitch instead of the purl (so you work k1, yo, k1 in one stitch, which is a little easier and doesn't make a difference in the look of the finished stitch). Try this if you find the traditional form of this stitch too tricky.
• Joanna Nassiokas has a lovely, simple, Trinity Stitch neckwarmer (small cowl) that would be great for quick gift knitting.
• If you're looking for something a little different, try the Trinity Stitch Shawl from Esther Smith Bozak. This is a triangular shawl worked from the bottom up, starting with just one stitch. This one is worked more like a lace project, with sport weight yarn on larger than expected needles, which makes the brambles stand out differently from the other projects listed here.

You can also search for the name variations when looking for patterns. For example, looking for raspberry stitch, you will find a cute pair of fingerless mitts with a little contrast on the thumb (from ShortRounds) and a simple cowl form Undeniable Glitter.

Abbreviations Used in this Tutorial

These are the abbreviations I will be using in this tutorial:

ch st = chain stitch

ch sp = chain space

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

Make a slip knot and make 20 chains.

The first row is a little different than subsequent rows.

• Work into the second chain from the hook. Make one sc in the second chain from the hook.
• Make a sc in the next chain. Chain one.
• Skip the next chain and then make a sc into the next chain. Chain one.
• Skip the next chain and make a sc into the next chain. Chain one. Repeat across the row until you get to the last two chain stitches. Chain one.
• Make one sc in each of the last chains. Turn.

Spike Cluster Stitch Afghan Tutorial

The Spike Cluster Stitch Afghan Tutorial will show you how to make this stunning blanket - in both right and left-handed video tutorials! Elegant in 1 color, a delight in dozens, this pattern includes all the sizes for complete customization. Make it in these modern neutrals or your own favorite shades. Be sure to follow along with the free written crochet pattern on Moogly!

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The Free Pattern:

The Supplies:

How to Crochet the Spike Cluster Stitch Afghan - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Spike Cluster Stitch Afghan - Left-Handed

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I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Spike Cluster Stitch Afghan! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help.