How to Crochet the Solid Fan Stitch
This fan stitch has a dense texture, making it ideal for projects like a baby blanket or a cushion cover. This stitch is super fun and easy to crochet and with the accompanying video, you should definitely be able to figure it out.
Looking for a pattern that uses the Solid Fan Stitch? I designed the Sundae Scarf with this beautiful stitch.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the first 3 rows. To keep going, just repeat rows 2 and 3. To begin the Solid Fan Stitch, chain a multiple of 6 + add 4 extra chains.
Basis Stitches and Abbreviations
- Chain (ch)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Double Crochet 5 Together, see video (dc5tog)
Below you will find the video tutorial of the beginner-friendly Solid Fan Stitch (with the crochet chart included) and the written instructions.
Related tutorial: Shell Stitch
Video: How to crochet the Solid Fan Stitch+ chart
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- 0:00 Introduction Solid Fan Stitch
- 0:40 Row 1
- 7:14 Row 2
- 8:36 Row 3
- 14:39 Crochet Chart Solid Fan Stitch
Written instructions Solid Fan Stitch
Chain a multiple of 6 + add 4 extra chains.
Row 1
2 dc 4th ch from the hook, dc5tog across the next 5 ch. *5 dc into the next ch, dc5tog across the next 5 ch*. Repeat between * and * until you have 1 ch left. Work 3 dc into the last ch of the row. Turn.
Row 2
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc into the 2nd stitch of the row, 1 dc in each stitch until the end of the row. Work the last dc of the row into the turning ch of the previous row. Turn.
Row 3
Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, dc5tog across the next 5 stitches. *5 dc into the next stitch, dc5tog across the next 5 stitches*. Repeat between * and * until you’ve reached the turning ch of the previous row, work 3 dc into the turning ch. Turn.
Keep repeating rows 2 and 3 to continue.
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