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Tristan Stitch Mitered Square FREE Crochet Pattern

Hey Makers! I’m so excited to share this pattern as part of the Mélange blanket CAL. The Tristan stitch is something I came up with while toiling around with knit-look crochet. It’s best described as an hdc stacked on top of an sc but worked like a dc. Working slip stitches in the horizontal bar (sometimes called the third loop) creates a beautiful ribbed look. The best part is that the back side looks like rows of purl stitches. I hope you enjoy this mitered square variation!

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Tristan Stitch Mitered Square, A Knit Look Crochet Pattern

Skill Level – easy

Tools and Materials

Crochet Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch/chs – chain(s)
  • st/sts – stitch(es)
  • yo – yarn over
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • TS – Tristan stitch
  • BLO – back loop only
  • DC2TOG – double crochet 2 stitches together
  • DC5TOG – double crochet 5 stitches together
  • DC7TOG – double crochet 7 stitches together

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Special Stitches

  • Tristan Stitch (TS) – yo twice, insert hook in designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 3 loops
  • Double Crochet 2 Together (DC2TOG) – yo, insert hook in designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 3 loops
  • Double Crochet 5 Together (DC5TOG) – yo, insert hook in designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw though 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (5 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop, (7 loops on hook), yo draw through 2 loops (6 loops on hook), yo draw through 6 loops
  • Double Crochet 7 Together (DC7TOG) – yo, insert hook in designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw though 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops (5 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop, (7 loops on hook), yo draw through 2 loops (6 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop, (8 loops on hook), yo draw through 2 loops (7 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next designated stitch/space, yo, draw up a loop, (9 loops on hook), yo draw through 2 loops (8 loops on hook), yo, draw through 8 loops.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

  • 13 sts X 13 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches
  • 6 inches x 6 inches (when blocked)

Pattern Notes

  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • Wet block piece when finished to set stitches and shape to a more exact square.

Click HERE to purchase the PDF version of the Tristan Stitch Mitered Square pattern from Ravelry!

Tristan Stitch Mitered Square Crochet Pattern

The Pattern

Chain 45.

R1. TS in 2nd ch from hook. TS in next 18 chs. DC5TOG. TS in each ch until end. Ch 1, turn. (39)

R2. Sl st in the front horizontal bar in each st across until 1 st remains. Sl st in both loops in last st. Ch 2, turn. (39)

R3. TS BLO in next 17 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn. (35)

R4. Repeat R2. (35)

R5. TS BLO in next 15 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn. (31)

R6. Repeat R2. (31)

R7. TS BLO in next 13 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn. (27)

R8. Repeat R2. (27)

R9. TS BLO in next 11 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn. (23)

R10. Repeat R2. (23)

R11. TS BLO in next 9 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn (19)

R12. Repeat R2. (19)

R13. TS BLO in next 7 sts. DC5TOG. TS in each st until 1 st remains. TS in both loops in last st. Ch 1, turn. (15)

R14. Repeat R2. (15)

R15. TS BLO, 2 DC2TOG BLO, DC5TOG BLO, 2 DC2TOG BLO, TS. Ch 1, turn. (7)

R16. Repeat R2. (7)

R17. DC7TOG BLO. Ch 1. Cut yarn and fasten off. (1)

Wet block to size and shape.

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