z. Modified Crochet Stitch, Wayuu Crochet, Tapestry Crochet – How To

I am not sure that Modified Crochet Stitch, being such a generic term, is the best nor correct name for this stitch.  However I will leave it as is, mainly because this video I will refer you to, calls it just that.

I also tend to call this Traditional Wayuu Stitch because this is the stitch most commonly used in making Wayuu Mochila bags.  It is also a common stitch in Tapestry Crochet.

In the video, the crocheter talks about “yarn over” and “yarn under”.  For the life of me, I can’t see how one is “yarn over” and the other “yarn under”.  If I am looking at the yarn, then it is “yarn over” both times, to me.

So I am showing the same stitch in photos below.  Use whichever is more useful to you.

The important thing with this modified/wayuu/tapestry stitch is:

• crochet into back look
• complete the single crochet by putting
  – “hook under“-  “hook under” (if focusing on hook) or
  – “yarn over” – “yarn over” (if focusing on the yarn)

Finished Characteristics

• horizontal ridge on *front side
• stitches stacked vertically-centered on top of each other => straight vertical lines.  Ideal for wayuu and tapestry crochet
• has small holes in fabric, which might not be ideal for amigurumi crochet when you have to stuff tightly

 

*front side – side of work facing you

 

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