Watch how to crochet the acrobatic stitch (video and written instructions)

The acrobatic stitch adds a touch of drama to throws and afghans. With its large, lacy pattern, it's a real statement stitch that you'll love creating.
Using double trebles and trebles, you'll find that the pattern bulks up swiftly. This stitch would make a really appealing evening cardigan or shrug.
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Watch the acrobatic stitch video tutorial:
Materials
You can use any yarn for this stitch, as long as you don't go too chunky, as that would mean you'd lose definition on the elaborate pattern. A nice DK weight or similar would be perfect. Check your manufacturer's yarn band for hook size suggestions. You'll also need a pair of scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Abbreviations
* repeat from this point number of times required
ch chain
dc double crochet
dtr double treble
rep repeat
sc single crochet
st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble
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Written instructions
For this stitch, you'll need to start with a foundation chain in multiples of six stitches, plus 3.
Row 1: 2 dc into 3rd ch from hook, *ch 4, sk 5 ch, 5 dc into next ch; rep from * working only 3 dc at end of last rep, turn.
Row 2: ch 2, sk 3 sts, *work 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into next 4ch arch**, sk next 5dc, rep from * ending last rep at **, sk 2 dc, 1 dc into top of turning ch, turn.
Row 3: ch 6, *5 dc into next 3 ch arch**, 4 ch; rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 ch, 1 dtr into top of turning chain, turn.
Row 4: ch 5, 3 dc into next 1 ch sp, *skip 5 dc, work 3dc, 3ch, 3dc into next 4 ch arch; rep from * finish by sk 5 dc, work 3dc, 1ch, 1tr into turning chain, turn.
Row 5: ch 3, 2 dc into next 1 ch sp, *4 ch, 5 dc into next 3 ch arch; rep from * ending 4 ch, 3 dc into turning chain, turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 until project reaches desired length.
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