How To Crochet the Waistcoat Stitch (Knit Look), Flat + In the Round

[@fiberflux]

Hello friends! A couple of you asked about the yarn in the video...the cream is Bernat Home Dec and the pink is Lion Brand Baby's First! PS There is a teeny blooper in this video 😂 anyone notice? (I know Beth did, thanks!) 🤣

[@BarbaraEyre]

You didn't cut that out! hehehehe shhhh!

[@JenniferBristol]

Great video, but I couldn't see how the back of the stitch was supposed to look like in the round.

[@zeenam7300]

how can I buy this yarn in England please,I love pink 🎀🌸

[@dianalimbach4584]

I have watched probably 10 videos on this stitch trying to understand a sweater pattern I'm working on that has parts in the round but starts going front to back. Your video was finally clear to me about the going in the Upside down V on both sides when doing turning back and forth. I could not get this clearly explained until your video. Thank you so much! I understand the round is done differently. Very important and clear video 🙂

[@annas3505]

Exactly and the color stood out to see what’s being done. I finally got it.

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

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[@hazybuchanan3930]

Thank you so much! After getting frustrated and restarting my project half a dozen times, this is the only video that’s explained flat waistcoat stitch in a clear way!

[@lynnharold6463]

Thanks for the video - this is the only one I've found where you join with a SL ST in the round so the pattern doesn't start to 'barber pole'. I want to do some fair isle designs that would look awkward if just continuing in circles.

[@HowDoYouSpellDummb]

Hi! I've been trying to do this stitch for a while now but had so many problems! It was the fact that no matter how lose I tried to make my stitches, I just couldn't get in there with my hook. I finally was able to fix this problem and I did try going up a hook size or two like you suggested (that was a great idea by the way and I hope this works for others) but for some reason, going down a hook size or two worked for me. I also kept my stitches very lose. This helped me get into the V's much easier with point of my hook. I know this may not help everyone but I just thought I would share it because this is the only thing that worked for me so far. Thanks so much for the excellent tutorial!

[@lxryn]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was having the same problem and your suggestion solved it for me!

[@HowDoYouSpellDummb]

@@lxryn I'm so glad this helped you. Thanks for your kind comment. :)

[@GumriRN]

What a cool stitch! I really enjoyed listening to your easy, friendly voice. You sound just like a really good & smart friend I went to Nursing School with. Very Pleasant Indeed😽 My Mom & Granny were fundamentalist crocheters; they only made blankets using Single, Double, Treble & of course Granny Square crochet stitches. Ergo… Those are all I first learned until the Internet swept-in . I don’t quite know what I’ll use the Waistcoat Stitch for, but it’s good just to know it. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@sy2.083]

I saw a video doing this stitch where u crocheted into the back slanted/diagonal bar-it was very clear and easy to understand but my hand was hurting from the constant awkward position of my hook in order to get into the diagonal bar! I c it is still a struggle BUT I much prefer ur method-brilliant, ty for sharing and for ur easy to understand instructions and demos! Also ur stitches are vertical rather than horizontal as the other video was! Please don’t get me wrong she was a very good instructor too, I just prefer ur method and the fact that U also showed how to work this stitch in the round! Love it!

[@sallysmith2937]

Awesome new stitch for this crocheter ( one who crochets....😜) THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@Momma_Tomma]

Thank you. I just saw a sock pattern that uses this. However the yarn they were working with was too small for me to see what they were doing. Thanks for using a bigger yarn and larger hook.

[@xxxiaoty]

Thank you so much for showing how to go flat and round with this stitch. As a beginner, the mistake is always when i'm going on a new row.

[@marisolfgabela7419]

I have never done this stitch with crochet but I have done the knit stitch in tunisian crochet.Thanks for sharing this,greetings from Sweden.

[@MamaHuggz]

Thank you, took a few videos to figure out the stitch and yours was the easiest for me to follow

[@lindsayaliciawilcox2440]

Thank you! This tutorial is so clear and easy to understand. I will be making potholders for myself with it - probably in the round first.

[@RARenni62]

No, I have never worked this stitch before. Thank you for sharing!

[@terrymitchell4786]

Very good video! Stitch simplified very well. I am an experienced knitter, not so much crochet so this was perfect! If you need to learn this stitch I recommend this video. Good job and Thanks!

[@melvinbeli1]

I'm just learning crochet after a lifetime of knitting. Biggest thing for me was ripping out was like h eaven compared to going back rows depending on what yarn. This is the perfect stitch for me and your video is so super clear and you explain things so well :D I'm looking forward to watching lots of them! Thanks!

[@usacrochetpodcastgloria6132]

I've never heard of the stitch before but I will be coming up with something love it

[@janetcarey6954]

Loved this Stitch Tutorial! Easily explained and your voice is encouraging!

[@AugustTien]

Thanks for posting this tutorial! Super straightforward and helpful ❤

[@barbaracabrera207]

Great looking stitch!!! Great video!!! I want to make a basket with this stitch. I've seen them, but I didn't know how to make the stitch!!! TFS!!! Austin TX USA

[@SaraHussain-si7xg]

Its easy !! I love the stitch which shows a knit stitch.

[@crochet106]

I'm going to use this stitch to make s sweater for my grandson. Thanks so much.

[@candywarmuth2455]

I want to knit a project but can't seem to do so without missing a stitch or two. This is my opinion so thank you for explaining it so well.

[@sarojaSathiyaseelan]

explained very well.Thank you so much.

[@dianabutler9570]

I love that stitch it looks so easy to do thank you so much for sharing I’m going to crochet a blanket and a headband using this stitch 😊😊😊😊

[@vuomy]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I have been looking for a tutorial for this stitch for a couple of hours now. My project are some cute baskets for my little ones nappy-changing table. It looks amazing :)

[@cherrilgallagher7875]

Thank you your instructions are very clear and well explained 👍🏻🌹

[@lindacrochetandmore9470]

Love the waistcoast stitch ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you for teaching how is goes ❤❤❤❤

[@MrMakeithappendan]

I'm here to learn this stitch to make a "Bernie's mittens" doll.

[@rickyskelland2751]

I’m here to make his gloves!!

[@AG-um9yb]

Me too!)) Making Bernie doll

[@giovannigonzalez7847]

SAME!!!

[@Mulducka3]

And me,

[@AG-um9yb]

And I already finished my Bernie Sanders Doll. And finally, I knitted his mini mittens with knitting needles.

[@jeaneanemiller7359]

This would make a nice sturdy purse done in the round. 👍 great pattern

[@stock_orchid]

Thank you for the video. What worked best for me was going down a hook size and working very loose stitches. Beautiful look.

[@Wolfgoddess56]

This is easy to follow. Thank you for making this video

[@kamoola503]

Thanks sweetheart for your tutorial 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I’ve always had a problem with this stitch now I knew my mistake It was because I do x sc instead of v sc

[@judyhoffman1359]

These look like they would make nice leg warmers, or add a loop, and make hand warmers! Thanks.

[@stormmoon5237]

It looks more like knitting when crocheted in the round. The V's are offset when done flat.

[@carolkoussaya1543]

Clear instructions. I love this stitch. So If I understand correctly when working it flat, for the first row you insert the hook inside the “V” but all other rows you would insert the hook in the upside down “V”s?

[@debrathompson-ramey1477]

I’ve never done that stitch I do need it because I like the way it looks but it takes so long to need some thing and crochet it so I really like this

[@anaclf1]

Thank you so much for this video, it helped a lot!! 🙏

[@yolandamora1630]

Wow it’s pretty cool. I’m going to make some baby hats with this stitch. It’s really easy. Thank you so much.

[@ttyngordon]

This was super helpful. I am trying to turn a knit pattern into something I can do. Because I can't knit

[@bambisalazar1559]

Thanks for the tutorial it’s really helpful 👍

[@TheCarolynrose]

Thank you so much. Very clear instructions.❤️

[@SweetPea112]

You left in an editing note at 10:21. Just an FYI in case you want to fix it. I love the tutorial and the stitch! Thank you so much.

[@fiberflux]

Lol, I saw that too! We'll just consider it a "blooper" for now!! ;)

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Thanks for this tutorial. Very helpful.

[@lindawilliams2716]

Thanks! So clear and easy to follow. Now I know why mine didn't come out right😊

[@oldsoul6696]

Loved it! How to increase and decrease with this stitch?

[@bfvargas8]

i like this stich for dish cloth but in cotton thanks 👍

[@kristiejennings9065]

No I have not crocheted this stitch. I might give it a try. Sometimes I have a hard time seeing my V's

[@JD-hy2pg]

Excellent demonstrations 👏

[@joyceandraysmith9289]

Thanks, Jennifer, that helped me a lot to understand. ..good demo

[@lindapowel3163]

I like this stitch. I love your tutorials. Thank you for sharing.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

You mentioned that the first row was really tight. I got a good start by using a single crochet base where chain and single crochet are made simultaneously. Alas! My stitches didn't line up properly! Mine just looks like an OCD nightmare with upside down v's had numerous right side up v's mixed in! I must look at the back more often!

[@PraiseBeToGodOurLord]

Helpful video!

[@vickiappleton1483]

How do you increase with waist coat stitches???

[@john3.16-j3m]

How do you ad extra stitches for example for a triangle shawl. Thank you

[@jolenelarson469]

I made a pair of mittens with this stitch (in the round). I found it a bit challenging to get the hook through and had to change to a smaller, more pointy hook. I love the effect though.

[@angelajones4473]

Can you increase the kint stitch when working in the round?

[@istormiweather]

any tips on why my stitches look like they are leaning to one side when I use the waistcoat stitch? I'm using loose tension, but the rows look slanted instead of straight up and down which makes my graphics look weird...TIA!

[@MM-th4zu]

I have the same problem...

[@hazelfujimoto138]

Love your tutorials. Thank you. ☺️

[@sweetstitch3787]

Very nice stitch with pastel colors ❤❤❤ I like it

[@susanp8568]

Great tutorial. Thanks🧶

[@Value1lady]

Can u do a tutorial for a basket with this stitch please. Thanks love it! 💕💕

[@crow2533]

what yarn is that? it looks so nice (:

[@brendafuller1806]

Thank you 6:38

[@SynfulMemory]

You mention, while doing the flat version that the foundation chain is usually pretty tight. Would doing a SC foundation chain help it to be less tight?

[@AuroraValerie]

It would.

[@daisybromlow425]

Could you move your hands so I can see what you're doing better, please. I've checked several sites and yours is the best so thank you. I've tried on and off for about 30 years to learn crochet and I'm finally getting the hang of it.

[@lindadechow3703]

Very easy and well done. Thank you.

[@BarbaraEyre]

Can you show a tutorial on using this stitch to make a basic hat? I've been wanting a knit-like look for hats and scarves for the homeless without the stiffness of the SC. But am uncertain if following a pattern that was made for SC would necessarily work for this stitch ???

[@anneonimous9306]

This is quite a stiff stitch. For a softer stitch that looks like stockinette knit, try the Tunisian knit stitch or the Camel stitch (HDC through the 3rd loop).

[@nicolemarie6273]

I keep crocheting into the space shown but my v's do not line up. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the tutorial.

[@nathaliepenar7908]

I didn't think I had done this stitch but I kinda have bc I did a mosaic basket and with your second color you go into the v.

[@leticiacastelan6117]

Hi there one question what kind of yarns is that? Thanks for the review it's awesome and good to know I didn't

[@SweetPea112]

I wondered too, it's beautiful. I did check the description box thinking it might be there, but it's not as of the time I write this.

[@fiberflux]

Thank you! The cream yarn is Bernat Home Dec and the pink yarn is Lion Brand Baby's First! :)

[@gobabe2396]

I was trying to get a uo close view if this stitch after reviewing fair isle. However the instructor went under 2 loops of the v and caught the horizontal st on the opposite side. Are you doing that here. Ty

[@kimesposito2796]

thank you!!! very helpful....

[@Pasos4me]

Would it be difficult to use this stitch to make a sweater? I have never used this stitch. I’m on a “advanced beginner” level. Have only made one beginner level sweater.

[@barbarawilson834]

Is this also known as a split half double crochet stitch if you choose that over a single crochet?

[@amandah4834]

I love how this stitch looks like knitting , I would like to make a hat in it but would it work with increasing or decreasing stitches ? Thank you , I did notice blooper but it's no problem 😊Amanda xx

[@GumriRN]

What a good question. Seems like any increase/decrease would be glaringly obvious if worked in that middle V. Humph? 😉 Later: Just thought about this again & maybe going with a smaller/larger hook might work well for sizing stitches.

[@amandah4834]

@@GumriRN thank you iv still not tried but maybe I will give that a go 😊

[@GumriRN]

@@amandah4834 Yep! 🤫 Maybe it'll work.

[@pamelacarson3481]

I'm going to try doing top down beanie with normal increases til actual body of hat, work waistcoat stitch for body

[@amandah4834]

@@pamelacarson3481 great idea Pamela I never did get round to trying a hat hope it works for you 😊Amanda xx

[@mahalakshmivenkataraman1976]

Great tutorial.... 👌🏼

[@starrspoter]

how do u go through the v i try and it is either one side of the sc were it goes normale no where at all can mine do that or i cant see it

[@roobinformativevideos3063]

(insert hook low into body of each stitch, below the top loops of the stitch and in between the verticle bars of the stitch from the previous row ,(AH1 ,yo,pull through,yo pull loop through,yo, pull loop through two loops on hook ) )..........Does this description means what u r doing in this video????

[@tinabothwell09]

If I wanted to use this stitch on some of the projects I make like on dolls clothes things like that would it be ok or just follow the pattern stitches it calls for tia

[@suelisouzalima7549]

I would like to make a ear warmer (headband) with this stitch. Is there enough stretch in it? Great tutorial as usual

[@moniquemartakis4541]

It’s not very stretchy. I made a hat with this stitch in a fair isle style and you have to do it loose or it’s way too tight. I learned the hard way lol

[@julianaterer9441]

I am dying for that pink Lion Brand Baby's First yarn but its discontinued:( Is there anything else you can recommend that is similar?

[@wandabigelow9692]

I made a pair of socks with the waistcoat stitch and it leaned to the right. What did i do wrong?

[@lindarobarge8984]

great tutorial

[@lisastreasures]

Thanks for the tutorial.💗

[@matildegonzalezalamo5855]

You have literally saved me!!! Thank you so much and good work! :)

[@bettysilsbee879]

I’m trying to convert a knit pattern into crochet. Could I use this instead of stockinette?

[@shelleymcdaniel42]

love your hook!! what kind is it?

[@Thaylianightshade]

Can you surface stitch on this stitch?

[@abcd19372]

Please show how to make this stich in round ....as we have to increase in round

[@bernadettebailey5370]

I give up on this Waistcoat stich -- it's TOO HARD to get your needle through the upside down "Vs." I've tried using a bigger needle, still I can't do it. Anyone who can, you are blessed because it's a very, very nice and warm stitch.

[@clarinetlady]

I’ve only done this with the Tunisian knit stitch.

[@fatemashajapurwala414]

Plz share the video How to crochet flowers by following this crochet knitting stitch

[@joelleamaya7694]

Did I miss something? I would like to see the exit of the hook on the back side when working in the round as to not cause leaning. I don't know where the hook should be coming out.

[@christines1924]

So well presented!!!

[@darshipurewal3498]

hello can I use cotton yarn with this pattern

[@carriej4576]

Yes.

[@fredahancock7520]

That is wonderful, now my attention span is short and I might have missed the answer, can this stitch be used with a worsted weight yarn or a dk weight yarn and a smaller hook?

[@fiberflux]

Yes! Absolutely, just experiment by going up a hook size or two to keep things nice and loose!

[@fredahancock7520]

@@fiberflux thank you for such a quick response! I'm excited to get started.

[@jayshelton2765]

How do you do this stitch in the round, flat, for a rug? Do you have to do a double stich? Sister Jay

[@colleenshelton2724]

Does it have to be just a single crochet?

[@dakotagetz475]

Beautiful