This simple how-to is the tutorial you need if you’ve ever been wondering how to create a Bavarian Stitch Rectangle. Follow along with the photos to stitch your own!
The 8-bptr dec is always worked using the last 4-tr group of 1 shell and the first 4-tr group of the next shell.
When working into beginning ch,
This simple how-to is the tutorial you need if you’ve ever been wondering how to create a Bavarian Stitch Rectangle. Follow along with the photos to stitch your own!
The 8-bptr dec is always worked using the last 4-tr group of 1 shell and the first 4-tr group of the next shell.
When working into beginning ch, insert hook under top two loops of ch to avoid stretching the chain and leaving a large hole.
Rnd 1: With first color ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [skip 4 chs, sm shell in next ch, skip next 4 chs, sc in next ch] twice. Working in opposite side of starting ch, skip 5 chs, sm shell in next ch, which will be the same ch as sm shell on the opposite side of the ch, skip next 4 chs, sc in next ch, skip next 4 chs, sm shell in next ch which will be the same ch as sm shell on the opposite side, skip last 5 chs, join to beginning sc and fasten off. (4 sc, 4 small shells)
Rnd 2: Join next color with a sc in first sc, *ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, 8-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5*, sc in next sc, repeat between * once, join to beginning sc. (2 8-bptr, 4 4-bptr, 6 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc. lg shell in top of first 4-bptr dec (corner), sc in next sc, sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec, sc in next sc, lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dec (corner), sc in next sc, lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dec (corner), sc in next sc, sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec, sc in next sc, lg shell in top of last 4-bptr dec (corner), join to beginning sc and fasten off. (2 sm shells, 4 lg shells, 6 sc)
Rnd 4: Join next color with a sc in first ch 1 space of first corner shell, *ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, [ch 5, 8-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space] twice, ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, 8-bptr dec*, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat between * once, join to beginning sc. (10 sc, 4 4-bptr dec, 6 8-bptr dec)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dc, sc in next sc, [sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec, sc in next sc] twice, lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dec, sc in next sc, sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec*, sc in next sc, repeat between * once, join to beginning sc and fasten off. (6 sm shells, 4 lg shells)
Rnd 6: Join next color with a sc in first ch 1 space of shell in first corner, *ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space, [ch 5, 8-bptr dec, ch 5, sc in next ch 1 space] 3 times, ch 5, 4-bptr dec, ch 5, [sc in next ch 1 space, ch 5, 8-bptr dec, ch 5] twice*, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat between * once, join to beginning sc. (14 sc, 4-4bptr dec, 10 8-bptr dec)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dec, sc in next sc, [sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec, sc in next sc] 3 times, lg shell in top of next 4-bptr dec, [sc in next sc, sm shell in top of next 8-bptr dec] twice*, sc in next sc, repeat between * once, join to beginning sc and fasten off. (14 sc, 10 sm shells, 4 lg shells)
Next Rounds:
To make the rectangle larger, continue repeating Rounds 6 and 7 alternatively, working 2 rounds of each color until desired square size. You will be adding 1 sm shell to each side of rectangle with every 2 rounds worked.
To make a longer rectangle, work beginning ch in multiples of 10 plus 2 more. Each small shell repeat uses 10 chs.
I’ve made a blanket from this stitch and it was beautiful. It took a while to get the pattern in my head but after I did it was easier.
What is a bptr and how do I make a “small shell”. It’s called for but not explained. Looked for a “legend” of sorts but couldn’t find it, Help?
BPtr – back post treble crochet
Small Shell (sm shell): 4 trs in place indicated.
You can find more info here: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/daily/beginner-crochet/tips-tutorials-and-abbreviations/crochet-abbreviations-and-special-stitches/
Thank you for this interesting pattern!
I will probe it.
Have a nice week!
Marianne
On You Tube, “Hooked by Robin” has a very clear explanation of the Bavarian stitch. It is a beautiful stitch with many possibilities.
ty! that makes it so much easier!!
I enjoyed your program very much. I have been knitting for a number of years but am just beginning with crochet. I enjoy your programs very much. Appreciate each and every explanation. Thanks for each and every tip. Wanda T. Land
Thanks. This is a lovely stitch pattern. I’m looking forward to using it.
There is another stitch like this and is called the Shell Stitch by Jonna Martinez and it is really easy .
Fortunately, I found an on-line video tutorial prepared by a young man who used a mathematical quadrant concept to explain how to do the stitches which allowed me to complete a Round the Rainbow baby afghan for my first great grandson who was born last September 30th. I had ordered a yarn kit because I fell in love with the picture of the afghan. The instructions which came with the kit might as well have been written in Greek! I was going to contact someone from our local crocheters’ club for assistance; but, I needed help just as Covid 19 pandemic was shutting everything down and I couldn’t make contact with anyone. Had I not found that video, I don’t know that I could have ever figured out the brief instructions which accompanied the kit; nor can I tell if these instructions would have helped. None of my friends who had been crocheting for years could help with the instructions. Needless to say, I shall be forever grateful for that video and having just received the news that another of my grandsons and his wife are expecting their first baby; I am anxious to start my next Round the Rainbow baby afghan!
I have been wanting to learn this stitch, for months. I’ve watched the YouTube lesson and it just didn’t make sense. Thank you for the printed pattern.
I just learned to do this and made a gorgeous hat and scarf. Everyone wants one now!
you say sm shell and lg shell – what are the number of stitches for each?
Hi Jean,
This tutorial goes along with the Bubble Gum Scarf, where these stitches are explained. My apologies for it not being clearer!
Large Shell (lg shell): (4 tr, [ch 1, 4 tr] twice) in place indicated.
Small Shell (sm shell): (4 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in place indicated.
I hope that helps!
Julia Wiatr, Editor
Tried it very simple once you remember the stitch
Will be trying this. Looks beautiful and easy to follow. Thanks!