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Spike Stitch Crochet: Controlling Depth and Tension
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A spike stitch is worked into a row below the current one, creating an elongated strand on the front of the fabric. Consistent insertion depth is the key to a deliberate result.
Identify the target row
Count downward from the current working edge and locate the stitch or space specified by the pattern. Use the vertical stitch columns as guides. In a long repeat, place temporary markers at the target points before beginning.
Lift the loop to working height
Insert into the chosen lower location, yarn over and draw the loop up gently until it reaches the height of the current row. If the loop remains short, the fabric will pucker. If it is excessively loose, the spike can snag.
Check the back and the repeat
Complete the stitch without trapping unrelated strands. After several repeats, lay the fabric flat and compare the spike lengths. In colourwork, carry or join yarn according to the pattern and make sure the elongated stitch is intended to sit on the public side.
Keep this in mind
Mark the correct lower row and raise every spike loop to the current row before finishing the stitch.
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