Experienced crocheters have this down… so this video is for all the newbies! Skipping stitches is super easy – but if you’ve never done it before, reading it in your crochet pattern instructions might give you pause. So here’s a quick video tutorial to fill you in on how to skip stitches in crochet!
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How to Skip Stitches in Crochet: Video Tutorial
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So as you saw in the video… “skip X sts” literally means to skip over than number of stitches! When you see skip in a pattern, it might be spelled out, or it might be abbreviated “sk.” Usually you’ll make some number of chains before you start crocheting into the previous row or round again, but not always – so be sure to always read your instructions carefully.
Chaining and then skipping stitches is a great way to make button holes (skip just a few), clutch handles (skip a few more), tote bag straps (skip a whole bunch) – and armpits in top down yoke sweaters (click here to see the tutorial for that technique).
If you’re new to crochet, I hope this video has helped you out! I’ve gotten several emails recently asking me how to skip stitches, so you’re not alone if this instruction has tripped you up. And now you can take on even more amazing crochet projects – one step at a time!
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Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
Great tutorial for beginners, will pin it to Pinterest.
dawn roll says
i do know how to crochet
Lori K. Johnson says
I’m loving this COL!!!! Another in 2015, yes please. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Lori!
Rozanna says
Hi,
Thank you for all the information. Unfortunately I’m still stuck. I am not a beginner crocheter nor am I an expert either lol. I have a pattern that I am completely stuck on. Its probably very simple but I just can’t figure out the proper way to do this stich.
The pattern involves skipping but with chains. That is where I am stuck on making the correct stitch. I do know how to skip, but the way the pattern is written with chains, this is where I am drawing a blank.
If anyone could please tell me the correct way to insert the needle and make these stitches, I would be so very grateful. Please don’t laugh lol…. I know this is probably the most easiest stitch but my brain is just not working correctly to figure it out.
The pattern is as follows
With next color, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, rep from*
I am stuck on the ch 1, sk 1 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc. How do I do the ch stitch?
Thank you for any help that you can give.
Sincerely greatful,
Rozanna
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Rozanna! The chaining is always yo and pull through – a standard chain. But this pattern you’ve quoted seems like it might be missing some instruction. Can you link the pattern so I can see a bit more in context?