Vase Stitch Easy Open Crochet Stitch

"The Vase stitch is an easy open crochet stitch combining bead stitches with basic crochet stitches form an open and textured stitch. The vase stitch is an elegant yet simple lace crochet stitch. It looks great as a border on a garment. For example, I used this stitch pattern for the border of my Cache Coeur Dress. This easy crochet stitch is part of a fun stitch exploration. You can find all 30 stitches on my blog."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeThe gauge for this pattern, in stitch pattern, is 16 st by 11.5 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).

Finished SizeThe pattern is written for a 15cm by 15cm / 6” by 6” square.

Materials List

• 4 mm / US G – 6 hook
• Worsted weight yarn
• Tapestry needle