The Crocodile Stitch Also Known as the Scallop Stitch

 

Scarlett Royal is an AMAZING loom knitter. I featured her free stuffed animal patterns and videos earlier this year and the response is still high. Personally, I get at a lost for words about her skill with the loom. When she puts her mind on a task and her hands on her tools she does things like crack the code to create a pattern for THE CROCODILE STITCH on a loom! I am super, uber happy. I have to think that you are too. Needle knitters have had this technique since the invention of dirt. Now so do loom knitters. To make the gift even way better there’s a video tutorial. I can already picture the edges on a poncho or shrug. The creative juices get going when you have such great stuff to work with.

You must see the gorgeous pictures at the bottom of this post of the Realistic Owl Hat she made using this textured stitch. Well… enjoy and please please tell me what you think.

Note: Image Credit: Scarlett Royal

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Supplies Needed:

Loom: The pattern and video tutorials are done with the Knifty Knitter round looms but you can use what ever loom will work with your project.

Yarn: She doesn’t recommend any particular yarn. For textured stitches I prefer silky yarn – but really I would say that the project dictates the yarn.

Hook: Regular loom knitting hook

3 Versions of the FREE Crocodile Stitch Pattern

First things first, this technique is best tackled by an experience loom knitter. A true beginner may find it a bit taxing, get frustrated and then be unwilling to try simple stitches. If you are a beginner I suggest you start with the Knit and Purl stitches. For a tutorial: Click Here

According to Scarlett there are three versions of the crocodile stitch. Each alters the tips or bottom of the stitch.The Triangle Edge, the Rectangular Edge and the Round Edge. I believe the names say everything you need to know. On her page you will find all three patterns listed long ways. I suggest you read her little note at the bottom of the pattern, it’s very useful information.

 

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For a link to the Owl Hat Post: Click Here

Note when you click the link there is no or pattern or video on the site of how to make the hat. Just the progression from a simple hat to this elaborate work of art. I found it very interesting and informative.

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Video Tutorial of the Crocodile Stitch

Like with all videos I recommend that you watch this one in its entirety before starting a project. It really does help to know in advance what is required step by step.

If you enjoy Scarlett’s video PLEASE give her a thumbs up and I highly recommend that you subscribe to her channel and join her on Google Plus.

 

 

 

For the Crocodile Stitch Pattern by Scarlett Royal : Click Here

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The Scallop Stitch by Nicole Cox

Here are more cool patterns using the Scallop Stitch ( also known as The Crocodile Stitch ) created by another VERY gifted Loom knitter, Nicole Cox, webmaster of the blog thismomentisgood.blogspot.com.

 

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For the Scallop Stitch Pattern by Nicole Cox : Click Here

 

These are paid patterns on her Etsy store. BTY: I get NO kick backs or gifts for introducing you to this gifted crafter and her products – I just like to share good stuff with my readers

For ADULT SOCK Pattern: CLICK HERE     For BABY SOCK Pattern: CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember that I am NOT Scarlett or Nicole. If you have any specific questions that you want to direct to the designers please click the links ( when you see the name in red ) and place the comment or question on their page.

If you want to leave a question for comment for me, denise you can write those at the bottom of this page in the comment section. I always ALWAYS love hearing for you.

 

 

 

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