Quick Reference Chart

(dc, ch 1, dc) in same sp, sk 1 st, rep from *. This stitch has a cousin called the open shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) and can be varied with tr instead of dc or the ch 1 can be ch 2 or more. Looks pretty dull all by itself but looks really great when used in making crocheted lace in combination with other stitches. An example would be working an open shell or fan st in the space of the v-st created by the ch 1 or 2.

This is really a cluster type stitch work over x many stitches. Could also be called a split-legged tr-cluster

make a chain the desired length, sk 3 sts, tr in next st, * ch 2, tr in same place where last tr was made (hold last lp of each tr on hook), sk 2 sts, tr in next st, (3 loops on hook), thread over and draw through all lps on hook for a joined tr; repeat from *.

works on a multiple of 3 +1 and 4 for turning row

Ch for desired length, thread over twice, insert hook in 5th ch from hook, *work off 2 lps, thead over, sk 2 sts, insert in next st and work off all lps on hook two at a time, ch 2, dc in center of st to complete cross. Thread over twice, insert hook in next st, and repeat from *.

This is a fun stitch to do and not hard to get the hang of. Would make a good border though all i have seen of it is a vest done all in cross stitch.

Any group of dc, ch 1 (usually a total of 5 dc) constitutes a fan st. The basic is a group of 5 dc with ch-1 between each dc.

[(dc, ch 1,)4 times, dc] in same st is a fan st.

The fan stitch is great for edgings with a picot between. A variation then would be [(dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1) two times, dc] in same sp.

5 dc in same st or sp; variations of this are defined in each individual pattern.

When working multiple rows of this stitch you, generally, need to work a half shell at the beginning and end of every other row as follows:
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hk, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next chain, rep across row ending with a sc, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, sc in 3rd (or center stitch of shell), 5 dc in next sc, rep from * across row ending with 3 dc in remaining sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in first dc, * 5 dc in next sc, sc in center of next shell, rep from * across, ending with sc in top of turning chain.
Next: Repeat row 2 an 3 for pattern.

(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st or sp - or - (3 dc. ch 3. 3 dc)in same st or sp; variations of this stitch will be defined in each individual pattern.

When working multiple rows of this stitch you, generally, need to work a dc or a 'half shell' of 2 or 3 dc, at the beginning and end of every row as follows:
Row 1: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in 6^th chain from hk, sk 4 ch, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch, rep from * across row ending with sk 4 ch, dc in remaining chain, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: dc in turning chain, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the open space of the next shell, rep from * across row ending with 1 dc in dc, ch 3, turn.
Next: Repeat row 2 for pattern. Remember the a ch 3 is the equivalent of a dc at the beginning of a row.

A very nice variation of this is (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2(center), dc, ch 1, dc) and probably should be called a fan-shell and would make a pretty edging.

This is a variation and would of course, be defined in each individual pattern. It is used, not as an overall design stitch, but for decorative or edging purposes. You can click on the photo to get a larger image to really see this.

(sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same stitch or space.

This is a variation on the shaped shell and would, of course, be defined in each individual pattern. It is used, not as an overall design stitch, but for decorative or edging purposes. You can click on the photo to get a larger image to really see this.

(hdc, 2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc, hdc) in same stitch/space or (2 dc, tr, ch 6, tr, 2 dc) in same stitch/space.

This will be a minimum of 3+3+3 and could be a 5+6 or 8+5 and the outside sts will be shorter than the rest of the inside sts will be longer than the others.

Holding back last loop of each dc, make 3 or 4 dc in same sp, thread over and draw through all loops on hook

This stitch is usually made with three dc in one sp or st, however variations do apply. This stitch has, when 3 dc or tr are done in one st or sp, been called a petal st in older (turn of the last century) publications.

A cousin to the Cluster stitch this stitch is worked in a string so many chains from the hook depending on whether or not it is a dc, or tr (the most commonly used stitches). This little stitch is used today mostly in Fashion Doll Outfits. When done it is a very pretty and makes a beautiful edging or as an excellent method of decoratively getting from one place to another in the row with out making spider-web out of chain sts such as in this pattern. It is also used in snowflake patterns to great advantage.

*Ch 3, (dc in third st from hk) twice, rep from * for the length needed or as specified in pattern.

A variation of this stitch is doing just one dc instead of two; this makes a good header for a lace edging.

Another variation is dc in in the 3rd ch from hook each time. These variations are defined in the patterns. If they are not defined, then the basic stitch is used.

A variation of the above rice stitch, doing just one double crochet stitches instead of two or 3; this makes a good header for a lace edging and is used in some of Annie's Attic patterns for doll's clothes.

*Ch 3, (dc in third st from hk) once, rep from * for the length needed or as specified in pattern.

Another variation is dc in in the 3rd ch from hook each time. These variations are defined in the patterns. If they are not defined, then the basic stitch is used.

This stitch is done the dame way as the popcorn stitch but is only 3 dc.
I found this in a Star Beginner's Manual from the 1950's as close as I can figure it. They called it bean or popcorn stitch, but it only had 3 dc in it.

The box stitch also known as the crazy stitch was also called the crazy stitch back in the 1880's and probably earlier.

Ch for desired length,
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 4th st from hook, sk 3 sts, sl st in next st, * ch 3, 2 dc in same st with sl st, sk 3 sts, sl st in next, repeat from *.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in sl st, sl st in ch 3 lp of shell in previous row, * ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, sl st in next shell, repeat from *. Repeat row 2 for desired number of times.

from the front side of your work go around to the back post or stem of stitch around the back of the stitch and through the same and next stitch to the front, yo, and finish st as normal.

This stitch is formed by a series of 2 rows repeated several times using front post dc (fp-dc) to give the squared effect of a waffle.
Row 1: Dc in each st on a foundation chain.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, * dc in each of next 2 dc, a raised (or fp-dc) dc in next st.