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Readers En-Gauge: New Crochet Stitch or Knitting Stitch

January 7, 2013 by AllFreeCrochet 107 Comments

Readers En-Gauge

After having an exhausting few weeks of holiday celebrations and confusing work schedules I can honestly say it’s a bit nice to get back to my regular routine. Sadly, that means I have to be here in the office instead of working up some awesome crochet patterns, but I guess we all know how that goes. As much as we want to, crochet can wait until we get home.

Last week on New Year’s Eve we asked you “What is your yarn-related New Year’s Resolutions?” and we received a lot of great answers. Mine, along with others, is to finish the projects that I start before beginning new ones. I just get so excited!

With the new year brings new beginnings — a chance to start fresh. In order to win today’s question of the day we want to know…

What new crochet stitch or knitting stitch would you like to learn and why? What would you make with that stitch?

Let us know below in the comments. We’ll be keeping an eye on what you post, and if you’re lucky you can win something fun AND be featured on Stitch & Unwind tomorrow!

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  1. Carmen says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I really want to learn the Bullion stitch. I just think it looks really pretty

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  2. Pam says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I would love to learn the cable stitch.

    Reply
  3. Mary Kathryn says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I am trying my hardest to learn Irish crochet and Freeform crochet! There is not much out there on how to do it but wow is it LOVELY!!!!

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I want to learn the camel stitch. I would love to make a cardi w/ that stitch!

    Reply
  5. Karen says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Tunisian Crochet

    Reply
  6. Anne-Marie Rutella says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I’m still a relatively new crocheter (less than 1 year). I’d like to learn the Tunisan stitch.

    Reply
  7. Kristine says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I finally learned broomstick lace, now I want to learn hairpin lace 🙂

    Reply
  8. Shani says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Cable stitch. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cindy Thennis says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I would love to learn the crocodile stitch and I think I would make a purse.

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I want to learn the crocodile stitch as I am eager to make baby booties! They look so fabulous in all the different colors!

    Reply
  11. Susan says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Tunisian stitch

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  12. Gail Carroll says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I want to learn Irish Lace.

    Reply
  13. Rachael J. says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    The Tunisian stitch!

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  14. Sheila Disalvo says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I would like to learn tatting

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  15. Darlene says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I would like to learn stitches I have not yet learned, like the camel, bullion, and cable stitches. Not to make anything specific but to open the world of possible items I could make.

    Reply
  16. Trish Webster says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I would like to learn the Tunisian stitch. I have seen some great patterns but have been reluctant to start because I don’t’ know the stitch.

    Reply
  17. Becky Prew says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I would like to learn the cable stitch. If I learned that I would make everything and anything!!!!

    Reply
  18. Jeann says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I would like to learn the crocodile stitch.

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    I’d love to learn the crocodile stitch and make a couple really awesome blankets for Christmas presents!

    Reply
  20. Angelia says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I would love to learn the loop stitch for Crochet

    Reply
  21. Kristina B says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I’d love to learn the Tunisian stitch & the broomstick or hairpin lace.

    Reply
  22. Tina Byrd says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I would like to learn the crocodile stitch. It just looks so cool!

    Reply
  23. Holly Hawkes says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I would love to learn Irish Lace.

    Reply
  24. Monica says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Catherine Wheel

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  25. Sue says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I woild like to learn he bromstick stich. My mothermade me a bed spread using this stitch years ago.

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  26. jane jenkins says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I want to learn how to crochet a pearl stitch.

    Reply
  27. tonya b. says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    the afghan stitch

    Reply
  28. Kati says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    This year will be many new stitches I hope… the first being broomstick. (I so always ant to call it the Boomstick! stitch.)

    Reply
  29. Chelle Newton says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I would like to learn the crocodile stitch. I think it is very pretty. I would love to make a shawl or wrap using that stitch.

    Reply
  30. Darci says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I have been crocheting for many years. This year I plan to learn to knit.

    Reply
  31. Laura says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I would love to learn how to do broomstick lace!

    Reply
  32. Heidi L says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I’m just starting and only know the basics, so I want to learn them all!!

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Clone knots! I am trying my first one now and would love to incorporate into bracelets, necklaces, bead work, etc.

    Reply
  34. Natasha says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I would love to learn Tunisian Crochet and I also want to improve my knitting skills by learning to knit using DPNs.

    Reply
  35. Donna says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I want to learn the crocodile stitch and Tunisian crochet. I’m hoping for a busy year of firsts.

    Reply
  36. Michelle C says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I’m just learning to crochet. I would like to learn more of the basic stitches, like the double, half-double and triple crochet. I want to make my kids an iTouch case/holder if I can ever figure out how to do it!

    Reply
  37. Tammy says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I would like to learn the crocodile stitch…I saw a pair of baby booties and hat made with it and think they would.make a great gift for a new grandbaby that will be here in July.

    Reply
  38. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    There’s a brioche stitch sweater pattern in a vintage book that has been calling out to me for a few years now. This may be the year.

    Reply
  39. Tracy Tribble says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    I am interested in learning many things, free form crochet, Bavarian crochet, tunisian crochet, I could go on and on I am always interested in learning something new

    Reply
  40. Jane says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I would love to learn Tunisian crochet and I would really like to make myself a cardigan.

    Reply
  41. Liz Hasler says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    I’d like to learn Tunisian crochet. I’ve seen so many pretty things in tunisian.

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  42. Becky M says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    For crochet I really want to learn Tunisian. I have also decided to learn to knit so, any and all knitting stiches!!

    Reply
  43. Carol Anderson says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I would love to learn broomstick lace and make a shawl for myself. And, someday I would like to learn to knit. I see such cute knitted hats and stuff…

    Reply
  44. Teresa says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Any!! I have only been crocheting about a month and am still doing practice things. I think I am about ready to tackle triple crochet!!! I love crocheting!!

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  45. Bev says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I would like to learn to knit!!

    Reply
  46. pam lathram says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Since i only know basic stitches and am no longer working, i have the time to learn some new stiches. I can’t wait to start teaching myself some new stiches and start making some different projects. Maybe learn how to make Hats and Gloves to go along with the scarves I make to donate to the needy.

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  47. Elaine Sumner Rumsey says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I want to learn to do the CROCODILE STITCH. It can’t be that hard; I just need to sit down and learn it! I need to do this because I have collected several patterns during 2012 that use this stitch, from baby booties to a Christmas tree!

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  48. Linda Dashiell says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I would like to learn the Bullion stitch and the Crocodile stitch.

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  49. Joanne Bailey says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I would like to learn the loop stitch,(i want to make a rug) the broom and afghan stitch. ty

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  50. carol radziejewski says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    tunisian crochet

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  51. veneva glover says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I would like to learn the bullion stitch.

    Reply
  52. Helen Rittenhouse says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I’d love to learn Tunisian crochet!

    Reply
  53. Jill Segner says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    tunisian crochet to make a graphgan

    Reply
  54. Tammy says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I would love to learn the cable stitch! I started learning to crochet about 3 years ago and love to make blankets and baby things and etc. seems that’s all I seem to do anymore.

    Reply
  55. Diana Salmon says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I would like to be brave enough to learn Tunisian crochet/knitting!

    Reply
  56. pamela hyle says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    ENULcA

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  57. Carolyn says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Tunisian stitch, camel back, broomstick, hair pin. So many stitches to learn so little time!

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  58. Beckie says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I would love to master hairpin lace.

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  59. Tracey says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I want to start tatting. I’ve always loved its look. I would make some inserts for camis.

    Reply
  60. CrochetBlogger says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    I want to learn how to do more with the slip stitch than I know how to do. I’d love to challenge myself to make a scarf in slip stitch only!

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  61. Karen Clive says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Broomstick Lace ~ I’d make scarves!

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  62. Isabel Topps says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I’m pretty good with knitting, but can only do the basics in crocheting. I find it harder to understand for some reason. So any new stitch I learn would be great, I like to make stuff for little kids.

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  63. Beatrice Todd says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    I’m new to this crochet world. I don’t know where to begin because I don’t have any clue to what all the stitches are called. I would love to learn new stitches that are good for light weight yarn to bring us into spring and summer. I would love to make cute spring and summer hats or even cute tops. 🙂

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  64. Cindy Finnegan says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I’d like to learn the wavy rib stitch

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  65. Tina K. says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I’d like to learn cable edging for knits. I’d use it for sweaters and scarves.

    Reply
  66. ANITA EICHELBERGER says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I would love to learn how to do Picot edging. I would like to add it to some crocheted blankets and scarfs.

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  67. Sharon says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    I would like to learn how to Knook.
    Probably scarves, or lapghans.

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  68. Jennifer says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    I would love to learn how to make a cable in a croche

    Reply
  69. Martha S. says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    There are 2 stitches I want to learn to make. The first is the star stitch because I have a pattern for an afghan with this stitch and I can’t seem to get it looking right. The second is reverse crochet. Can’t seem to master that one either.

    Reply
  70. Mary Kelly says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    I would love to learn a correct bobble and popcorn stitch… Mine seem to turn in to a big jumble..

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  71. Regina says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I want to learn the Tunisian Crochet Knit Stitch. Would probably make a scarf for my first project.

    Reply
  72. Susan G. says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    2 stitches…..cable and Tunisian

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  73. La Nita Charleston says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I want to learn at least three new stitches. The one I want to really learn is the butterfly stitch and the first project with be a hat & fingerless glove set.

    Reply
  74. Faith Rasmussen says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I believe it’s called the broomstick lace stitch.

    Reply
  75. Mary Mac says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I saw a beautiful cardigan in Trellis stitch and would love to learn/try this.

    Reply
  76. Diane Hannell says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I’d love to learn the tunisian stitch and any other stitch that would make a beautiful afghan!

    Reply
  77. Terry D. says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    It has to be the pineapple stitch… yes, I know there are loads of instructions out there but I have tried many and my attempts come out looking like leaves, like worms, like moth-chewed lace…but never like pineapples!

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  78. Char55 says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I know the simple Tunisian but would love to learn the other variations of this stitch.

    I also want to learn the crocodile stitch because I want to use it to give dimension to leaves in an afghan I plan to make…I want to see if the crocodile stitch can be used in the vertical posts of the tunisian stitch because I will be working from a graph I made.

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  79. Barb Criner says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I would like to learn the tunisan stitch

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  80. Linda says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Oooh…intarsia!

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  81. Corinne says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    It’s always fun to learn something new. I know the basic stitches for chrocheting and knitting, but I have always wanted to learn to tat.

    Reply
  82. Carol in E TN says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    The cable stitch would be great. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  83. MissGwenD says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    uhhh….cable stitch? Never did learn how to do that.

    Reply
  84. Paula Slack says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I want to learn to do ripple stitches where the edges come out straight!!! Doh!!

    Reply
  85. Loresa McKown says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I would love to learn the crocodile and some of the other stitches, so I could make patterns with more of a variety if stitches.

    Reply
  86. Nancy Dalrymple Martin says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    I want to learn the crocodile stitch.

    Reply
  87. Delia says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    The crocodile stitch!! My friend and I went yarn shopping today and i found a shawl made with it. Im more of a knitter than a crocheter,but I think if I learned that stitch, I would want to crochet more often!

    Reply
  88. Leslie Mansfield says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I would love to learn how to do the stitches to do pineapples. i watched my mother do this stitch in scarves and doileys and wish she was still alive to show me this. i learned so much about crocheting just watching her.

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  89. Deena Shepard says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Catherine Wheel!

    Reply
  90. Kathy Kellenbenz says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I have a few stitches, DIAGONAL SPIKE STITCH, CORNER DIAGONAL BOX STITCH,GRIDDLE STITCH, IRISH CROCHETING, ALIGNED PUFF STITCH, AND CROSSED CLUSTER. I’ve been looking up different stitches. I am getting tired of the regular stitches. The stitches above sound like stitches I would like to try.

    Reply
  91. Leilani Stendebach says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I want to learn the crocodile stitches. I want to make a bed shawl to give to a nursing home.

    Reply
  92. Tracy Goodman says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I would like to learn the cable stitch. I’m still baffled by it! I’ll learn one of these days!

    Reply
  93. Ellen Gaynor says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I can make pretty much any knitting stitch by following a pattern. I would like to work more on lace techniques and make a shawl or cape.

    Reply
  94. Crystal says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:17 am

    I want to learn the popcorn stitch

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  95. tami says

    January 8, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Tunisian stitch

    Reply
  96. Jolene Llewellyn says

    January 8, 2013 at 9:14 am

    I have wanted to learn BRIOCHE knitting for SO LONG…. I don’t know what it is, but I’m fearful of learning this stitch! My 2013 resolution is to tackle this stitch and learn Kitchener!!!!!

    Reply
  97. Virginia Bronner says

    January 8, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I want to learn how to do overlay crochet. I have seen so many different doilies/coasters made. The varieties are endless with different colors and stitches. My daughter is getting married May 2014 and I would like to make overlay crochet doilies/coasters as favors for her bridal shower.

    Reply
  98. Vickie says

    January 8, 2013 at 10:08 am

    I want to learn Tunisian crochet. My mother used to make afghans and other “heavy” items, but some of the things I have seen are light and lacy.

    Reply
  99. Sheila Johnson says

    January 8, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Having a hard tima making the crocodile stitch look like it should; guess I need to practice more. I’ll keep trying!

    Reply
  100. Arlene Hing says

    January 8, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    I would like to learn the crocodile stitch

    Reply
  101. jean hamilton says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    There are so many but the one in paticularis a slanted bullion. My daughter saw the stitch and after much searching we found a name for it. but no instructions on how to make it.

    Reply
  102. jean hamilton says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I recently mastered the daisy or star stitch and the crocodile stitch a few months ago. The basket weave was fun and fast. Id really like to learn how to cable or aaron.

    Reply
  103. Diana Davis says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Two – Tunisian & Crocodile both for bags/purses.

    Reply
  104. Diana Davis says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:25 am

    This is my first time here. I love the name you chose, as it perfectly describes some days of crocheting! Glad I’m not the only one!

    Reply
  105. Dorothy vonFriewalde says

    January 9, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    I want to learn Solomon’s Knot. It looks so graceful and creates an interesting texture.

    Reply
  106. nommyzmommy says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Knit: brioche stitch
    Crochet: Hairpin lace

    Just because. 🙂

    Reply

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