Crocodile Stitch Shawl Crochet Tutorial - How to start

[@bebes3035]

If someone really want to learn this stich, this is the right place. You are a great instructor and it is a great pleasure knowing this channel. Congratulation.

[@starbright57]

Excellent video. Very clear and slow instructions. I actually crocheted along with you. Now I understand completely. Thank you for taking time to do this for us, I really really appreciate it.

[@melw1866]

Anytime I have trouble with my crocheting, I go straight to your videos. They are easy to understand & see. Thank you SO much for all of your awesome tutorials!

[@manddparkinson]

This is an excellent Tutorial and fine instructor on this crocodile stitch. Very easy for me to understand. Thank you very much. I will be using this stitch for a very long time for all different kinds of patterns.

[@meganeagen6040]

Thanks so much for this tutorial on the crocodile stitch shawl! It was very easy to understand.

[@lizmaynz]

great demo I have watch 3 different videos on the dragon, crocodile, mermaid scales all the same stitch so there is a small difference on each one yours included. Yours was the most relaxed one to watch yeahhhh I'm dyslexic and i have had problems all my life with instructions but watching someone who is relaxed and takes their time is soooo much easier to watch thank you dear bye

[@cwh4676]

I have been trying to figure this out so that I could make my granddaughter some wrist/arm warmers so that the crocodile stirches would just cover the top of her hand and be in a point near her fingers - a bigTHANK YOU for showing us how to do this and increase - awesome and so easy!!! I can't wait to see her so I can measure around her wrist/arm to do this and maybe add some beads to the project!!! Thanks again!

[@rhonilu0411]

Wow!! I've watched several tutorials on the crocodile stitch and just couldn't "get" it. Your lesson is sooooooo much easier to follow......thanks for being such a terrific instructor.

[@banzai1979]

I tried to learn from a paper, but this is soo much easier watching you crocheting. I got it! :)

[@maryjenkins4788]

Oh Clare I am so glad to hear your voice, I have made so many of your patterns some multiple times I wrote down directions to the pattern I can't print them out I wish I could I would want them all. You have taught me so much I have been crocheting a long time but never made such Beautiful things. Thank You so much😊 💯🥀❤

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you Mary ❤ so glad that you find my tutorials helpful. I am working on some beginner tutorials at the moment and after that back to projects

[@RaeTreleah]

I have watched other tutorials on this stitch and I have to say that yours is the clearest instruction of all the others I have watched....for that I thank you. :-)

[@rosalinda0124]

thanks for showing these little details of increases and decreases, because, that's what cost me more to do. God bless you

[@paulaovercash6345]

I love the nails do not know what the grip is about .it makes the lesson FUN .I can see it fine.your a great teacher I am left handed and if you just reverse the work your fine.keep up the great lessons I enjoyed it.paula

[@sharall]

Hi there, I am a long time crocheter, crochetyer, cro.....I love yarn lol...anyways I love this tutorial, and I am also a Nail Tech and couldn't help but fall in love with the fact that your nails match your yarn too!

[@weremerp]

I just love this tutorial, I am a beginner and this is a very well done tutorial that even this idiot can understand and enjoy! I am making this for my daughter and I only changed the name a bit ( she loves dragons) I told her that I was making a dragon scale wrap for her birthday and she loves it. Thank you for helping this OLD DOG learn a new trick!

[@Sukalya1]

This is so lovely and your instructions so clear. I have to give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@angakingtutube]

Yours is the best tutorial by far after watching several videos that I couldn't follow. Thanks so much for your meticulous and very patient style. How funny that your acrylic nails match the yarn. This is such a cool stitch to learn and excellent for embellishment. Thanks so much!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello Ang, thank you so much for your great feedback

[@SimplySomeStuff]

Very clear and easy instructions! I can see it being a little bit difficult for beginners but thank you for the help, exactly what I wanted [am going to make a shawl]

[@sumbarsi]

Hai I love watching your video tutorial.They are easy to understand.Im going to crochet a shawl for myself using the crocodile stitch that you have taught. Many thanks from Suraya in Singapore.

[@CrochetwithClare]

YAY !! Yes it is a tricky stitch to grasp, congrats !

[@TheMariaShoe]

i'm having one of those moments where i look at this and then I go research the finished project and how much there are sold for and i'm like FOR THE WIN! lol(: thank you! your the most awesomest person EVER!!!

[@alicialynn7420]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO THIS STITCH FOR SO LONG YOU ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR AGAIN THANK YOU

[@Wisdomiskey31]

You are a great teacher and you make it easy to understand.

[@parrotbabel2]

Thank you for this video. It is very clear. I like how you go through the steps of the increases. I can now use the stitch for all sorts of other projects. Nicely done.

[@grandmamasdgw]

you are the best help ever, thank you for learning and sharing your talents

[@goddessakasha2246]

you have the best tutorials easy to follow very very clear and you are so creative thank you

[@CrochetwithClare]

Nefra Young Thank you so much for watching :)

[@marciavicfreire1905]

I´m from Brazil and I love your videos!!! I´m learning very much with you!!!

[@butterflies1957]

you are a wonderful teacher bless you!!!

[@lindacain1783]

I love this tutorial, I kept looking at this one. I learned this stitch so thank you so much. it is the best one i seen to learn from.

[@amandabekiaris1716]

Thank you so much for your clear directional video. I am always looking for new crochet patterns and stitches. I foresee a number of ponchos to be given away for next Christmas!

[@wolfsquaw09]

As always, thank you! I always learn so much...and so easily from your videos! I didn't mind the nail polish at all, unlike some of the other comments...your hands are lovely!

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Cindy Vinck Thank you so much !

[@debbiefesel5760]

Thank you so so much I have actually followed your video for the Crocodile Stitch with ease - Great Teacher

[@christinanace4413]

Thank you so much! I’m making a bridal shawl with Aunt Lydia’s #10 yarn using elongated dc’s with chain 3’s in between instead of chain 1’s and it is the first time using dragon scale stitches! You were very patient and now I feel like a pro! Thanks! Love the accent!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes I think it could, you can make chains for the tie ups , not sure how to make the toe chain , may have to make it separate and sew it in

[@Khenzuri]

Thanks for teaching me the crocodile stitch... have been wanting to learn.

[@starbright47]

👋Hi, I hope yr managing ok? I was soo glad to see one of your tutorials. Look after yourself and rest well, do what makes you happy. You're a very talented, inspirational, straightforward woman who is strong. Thank you for the work you put into your channel. 👏👏👏❣

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am doing everything day by day.

[@sarahvos7979]

great vid, easy to understand, showing and explaining it very clearly. thank you!

[@denisegustafson]

Thank you so much! I have always had trouble with this stitch - your instructions are very clear! 💜

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Denise Gustafson thank you and you are very welcome, thank you so much for watching my video and for supporting my channel Have you joined our group yet? You can share all of your bobwilson123 projects here. facebook.com/groups/338449986970915/

[@denisegustafson]

@@CrochetwithClare Yes, I have joined - thank you! 🤗

[@NatalieMatured]

I've been crocheting for 15 years and I can't lick this. This is not to say that the teacher is not good. She's damn good and very advanced and I'm so impressed with her. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to get this stitch. :(

[@marciavicfreire1905]

Thank you to share it with us! I´m going to make it like a wing of angel for newborn´s props.

[@Sharon2426]

It took me a while but I get it, I'am so happy THANKS

[@CrochetwithClare]

@BoldCreations Yes i totally agree so beautiful :) thanks for watching

[@biddybetty123]

was so loving to make this stitch downloaded a paid pattern got completely lost ok now i know thank u bob wilson even us lefthanded crocheters understand no bother

[@lolimacanoli]

HE APRENDIDO MUCHO CON SUS VIDEOS , GRACIAS POR TENER LA CALMA DE HACERLOS TAN BIEN DETALLADOS ! SALUDOS

[@ruthiebeasley2831]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Great explanations and easy to follow what you are doing. Again thank you and I’m looking forward to seeing your complete garment when you find that perfect yarn.

[@sonja0707]

i must say, it took several attempts but i have grabed it. in fact the mistakes doing it and undoing it helps you to get the full concept of this beautiful patternn and you do explain it well it just depends on the persons brain like mine. lol

[@ilovstodance]

this is such a beautiful stitch thks you so much for this video i have been wanting to make a shawl from this stitich thks so much for sharing

[@mayiannedam760]

OMG...I can do it too :-) TY! Even though is was very distracting with the long nails and nailpolish, I still learned it. You rock

[@marcysmith9483]

finally someone who feels like I do, when I'm watching a tut, I find it so distracting when nails are too busy or unkempt, hers are not too bad. I saw a tut where the instructor wore glitter stones & all colors, I couldn't watch tut for watching her nails. I think it's best when you keep nails neat with clear, or maybe a color if it's not too much......well that's just me & you!!!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Marcy Smith I totally agree with you ! I now look at this video and say - what was I thinking ! I always have clean and neat nails and no distractions :) thank you for watching

[@CrochetwithClare]

I totally agree with you ! I now look at this video and say - what was I thinking ! I always have clean and neat nails and no distractions :) thank you for watching

[@LocalDruid]

oh my goodness thank you so much, you're so clear and really go over everything so well!! working on a pair of fingerless gloves for my friend who loves dragons :D

[@wickedannies]

love your polish color and LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP

[@kerryyoung6649]

absolutely brilliant, you make a fabulous teacher thank you so much xx

[@nannabowie]

Hi finally one I can get a grip on. Can I just make one suggestion. As someone who has a hard time seeing the different shades of color your nails r just beautiful, but having the color so close to the color of the yarn made it a little difficult to see the stitches. I myself wear my nails long so I admire how nice yours r. Just a suggestion. Love the video now I wish I wouldn't have purchased the pattern that lost me. Thank u

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you for your feedback :) I have not got these nails any more and I really need to re-film this tutorial

[@JoyfulinGlory]

I agree with all other comments. This is the clearest and easiest tutorial I've seen for explaining the crocodile stitch! I used it to begin a mermaid blanket for a friend. Can you explain how I can stop increasing the scales once my triangle has reached the desired width but I still need to add length to the blanket? Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, I am sorry but I am not sure how to do that... I think I have seen other videos on how to make a crocodile stitch scarf, maybe you can get idea's from that

[@banamax6164]

I think you are very good at explaining this difficult stich. I just have a little problem at times seeing exactly where the top of the needle is suppose to go beccause of your long nails and the beautiful nail polish that is the same color as the yarn. Thanks for making this great video.

[@orgerurerlingsdottir4144]

Takk, takk fyrir þetta video, vonandi á ég eftir að klára þetta sjal!

[@LadyDCrochet]

Thank you sooo much for this video! :) I've been seeing it everywhere but didnt want to pay for a pattern. I LOVE IT! Now I gotta figure out how to do it as a mermaid outfit for my great neices! :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

@craftymom7 Hi ! Im great, thaks for watching :)

[@db092187]

Thank you! Great video! Much easier start than others I've seen! :)

[@carmencrochetrobles1]

Thank you so much! I learned it as you gave the instructions and got it! I subscribed!

[@CrochetwithClare]

@1poochiedog You could try a picot stitch in between the 2 sides of the petal .. so after you do 5 dc try a picot and then finish the other 5 dc's on the second half :)

[@virginiaclough5128]

this takes a large amount of yarn-- to make a full shawl--- a larger hook than suggested makes larger scales, therefore a slightly lighter weight shawl ; though it will still be quite heavy and very warm.. love this stitch and have incorporated it in other projects.

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Virginia Clough yes you are correct. when you use a thicker yarn and a larger hook it will be a heavier shawl. it does a very pretty project though

[@virginiaclough5128]

I plan on making one later in the year __closer to fall... (and since I'm a large person--it will be large) .. have to stock up on yarn for it.. :D--

[@CrochetwithClare]

@angie57able Hi there, thanks for watchign my vid , happy crochet !

[@lindamauer8445]

thank you so much for your efforts. I enjoyed learning this new stitch.

[@anamariesobe]

Great video! I have worked this stitch before, but needed a brain nudge! Also your video helped me with the pattern I'm working on now. I"m making a "crocodile " rug for my grandson and I'm going to use this stitch for the body, so I needed to learn how to start with one "scale" and increase from there. Since I'm starting at the tip of the tail up towards the head. Would you have any suggestions for for what stitch to use for the legs and head? Thanks

[@jamckee81]

i got this in the first try!!!!!! thanks soooo much!!!!

[@MrsLavigne]

this would be great for toy stuffies that have scales. crocodiles, snakes, mermaids, dragons, etc... love it.

[@Marlina66]

Best tutorial! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@tulipflower7821]

I like it and I love 💓 your work very much thanks

[@CrochetwithClare]

thank you so much!

[@nee2_]

thanks a lot for the video. your instructions helped me figure this one out!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, I get most of my yarn form Spotlight store here in Australia, I also get some form oversea's

[@CrochetwithClare]

thankyou and thank you for watching :)

[@hafsaabdulla7151]

Thank you. Beautiful and very easy.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi there ! *waves* Thank you for watching my videos. Would you like to know how to increase in this stitch, the video because it is making a triangle shawl will show you how to increase, I am unsure how to decrease in the crocodile stitch

[@CrochetwithClare]

@the1jennylynn thanks for watching it :)

[@sesteadman]

I'm somewhat of a "newbie", and I love the way you explain a stitch I have wanted to learn for a long time. My question is; how do decrease the number of scales on a row, so you could eventually work a square?

[@ilovstodance]

this is such a beautiful stitch thks you so much for this video i have been wanting to make a shawl from this stitch thks so much for sharing i have done babys crocodile stitch and scarfs if i sure hope I can accomplish this

[@CrochetwithClare]

@ilovstodance If you have done it before you will be ablt to make this .. its just the ends that you need to remember :) but after about 4 rows youll know what to do :)

[@violinistx100]

oh yeah!!! new shawl added to my repetoir!!!!!! :D YAAAY

[@CrochetwithClare]

@Decisions yes :)

[@nishayadav8439]

NICE AND THANKYOU TO TEACH SUCH AN EASY SHAWL THANKS A LOT ! : )

[@CrochetwithClare]

@Crystalizeh2o Hi there I am un sure but i would say alot as it is a yarn pig pattern. I only made the sample and not the while shawl

[@BoldCreations]

Such a beautiful stitch thanks for the lesson! :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

Your Welcome and thanks for watching :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

@Crafter18NAB Yoyu may be able to make 2 tiangles and then sew up the seams but i am unsure

[@FTA-0]

I feel Lucky! that's shawl I'm look for to make :) Thank you so much !

[@CrochetwithClare]

You will get an extra scale on each row of scales

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much !!!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, I am pretty sure this hook is the one with the clay handle, i bought it online :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi there, no secret I just see something and think ..hmm can I crochet that? I get alot of my patterns in dreams too Thank you for watching

[@CrochetwithClare]

@Crystalizeh2o I would suggest alot because this is a yarn pig, I did not finish the full shawl

[@CrochetwithClare]

@10fairyland Hi, Depending on what yarn you are using. I used 8 ply and I think I will uses 300gms of yarn :) Hope that helps you

[@btsthebest8640]

thank you so much turorial very clear make easy to learn >

[@DrPheigth]

There is a video for making a crocodile scarf. Use that info to make it big enough for a shawl. The scarf is 18+2 (20 chains) so you might try 48+2 (50 chains) and see if that is wide enough.

[@CrochetwithClare]

@sharall thank you and thank you :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi I would suggest medium and a 5.5mm/I hook thank you for watching :)

[@darkmerrygoround]

i love love the color of your nails! ^____^

[@CrochetwithClare]

I have a video called Petal hat, you could use that video as a guide

[@Snaehbongmouy]

wow beautiful color choice and ur nails cute

[@acidsprinkels2]

You could also just use one of those rubber hand protectors that they use for pencils. Thats what most people do.

[@CrochetwithClare]

@sesteadman I dont know how to make a decrease but I know that tjw1963 has a video for the square shape :)