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Crazy for the Catherine Wheel Stitch

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The Catherine Wheel stitch is such a unique stitch that creates little crochet stitch pinwheels throughout your work. It’s a stitch that lets you practice increasing and decreasing and looks great in multiple colors or as a solid shade. Since it uses such basic crochet stitches, it’s actually pretty easy to learn, despite its complicated appearance.

I know when I first gave this pattern a shot, I was prepared to have to try countless times to get it right, but I mastered this stitch pretty quickly. Of course, when I tried this out I was only using one color, so I didn’t have to deal with any color changes… but the point still stands. The Catherine Wheel stitch is a gorgeous and intimidating stitch that’s much easier than it looks.

When I worked this up, I only used one color so although the stitch looked great, it was still just one color and, honestly, a little plain. The Catherine Wheel stitch is one that, I think at least, looks so great when worked up in multiple colors. Especially bright colors.

To prove my point, I dug around for some of the best patterns on AllFreeCrochet (and some from our friends at AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns) that demonstrate just how striking this stitch can be. There’s also a how-to video tutorial that shows you just how it’s done. Plus, our friend Rhondda from Oombawka Designs created a full written tutorial that makes it easy to learn as well. Check out her Catherine Wheel Crochet Stitch Instructions here.

Crazy for the Catherine Wheel Stitch Small

Crazy for the Catherine Wheel

  1. How to Crochet the Catherine Wheel
  2. How to Crochet the Catherine Wheel Video Tutorial 
  3. Catherine Wrist Warmers
  4. Catherine Cowl
  5. Catherine Wheel Tissue Box Holder
  6. Cartwheel-Worthy Placemat
  7. Vibrant Catherine Wheel Afghan
  8. Crochet Catherine Wheel Hat
  9. Beautiful Bright Catherine’s Wheel Throw

… plus some from our friends at AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

  1. Catherine Wheel Stitch Afghan Square
  2. Marvelous Meadow Crochet Granny Square
  3. 16 Circles Square
  4. Breaking Bad Afghan
  5. Ancient Mariner Wheel Stitch Lapghan

What’s your favorite intricate stitch?

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