We’ll create another gathered stitch in this crochet mini bean stitch, also known as the Elizabeth stitch. Similar to the puff stitch, this is a simple stitch that you’re sure to love creating! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating the perfect mini bean stitch.
This stitch is perfect for a beginner just learning basic crochet skills of single or double crochet. The mini bean stitch will provide the perfect practice for a crochet project to become comfortable with these stitches. So, grab your preferred hook size and some cotton yarn, and let’s get started on this crochet bean stitch!
The mini bean stitch is a great stitch to create amazing texture for a baby blanket, a fabulous scarf, or a beautiful patterned hat. By adding features like the mini bean stitch, you can provide extra definition and distinction to your crocheted items. If you’d like to try your hand at stitching other decorative gathered stitches, I’ll share some crochet tutorials at the end of this post.
Now, let’s get started with our photo tutorial for creating the perfect mini bean stitch, starting with the foundation chain.
How To Make a Mini Bean Crochet Stitch: Step-By-Step
Materials Needed:
-Crochet hook (Here’s a guide to pick the right size mm crochet hook here)
-Yarn (choose your favorite color and worsted weight yarn based on what you want to create)
-Scissors to snip your yarn when finished
-Darning needle to finish off your ends
Steps:
Step 1: Foundation Chain
The mini bean stitch crochet stitch will work with multiples of 2 (odd number of chains) until you get the desired width with the plus 1 used for turning. Twenty-one stitches sound great to use for this sample. To begin, insert your hook into a slip stitch(sl st) to crochet a starting chain. If you need help understanding how to create foundation row(labeled as ch ongoing) stitches, start here.
Step 2: Row 1 Mini Bean Stitch
Begin your mb st by inserting your hook into the 3rd chain from the hook(including the loop on the hook). The mini bean(will further be labeled as mb) stitch will now be placed in every other stitch(st). Now you’ll yarn over(YO) and pull through. Next, YO and insert your hook into the same stitch and pull through to YO again. Pull through all 4 loops on your hook and ch 1 to secure your stitch. Skip the next chain, insert hook into the following ch and place a mb here. Continue this all across until you reach the end of the row with your last stitch.
Step 3: Row 2 Mini Beans On Mini Beans
For this next row, you’ll ch 1 and turn your work. Make 1 mb st in the side of each mb st from the previous row. You will work the mb st to the left of each mb in the chain space(ch sp) making sure to ch 1 to secure your stitch.
Step 4: Row 3 & Repeat Row
Rep row 2 continuing the same stitch patterns for as long as you’d like your project to be. There should be the same number of mb st in each row and row repeats.
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- My MOST FAVORITE tool is these portable scissors that always make it through security and fit perfectly in my hook case.
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- Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos is the most handy resource!
Easy Crochet Projects For You:
- Easy Treble Crochet Tutorial
- Crochet Stitches
- How to Do a Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Crochet Cluster Stitch Tutorial
- Crochet Blanket Patterns
- Bunny and Chick Crochet Easter Egg Covers
- Crochet Carrot Basket Pattern
Tips and Basic Crochet Stitch Tutorials:
- How To Start A Chain Crochet
- How To Make a Slip Knot
- Choosing the Right Crochet Hook
- Single Crochet Stitch
- Double crochet stitch
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