The puffy look of bullion stitches can add interest and texture to a crochet project.Many crocheters consider the bullion stitch to be an advanced stitch.The bullion stitch is easy to do.You just need a crochet hook, yarn, and some basic crocheting knowledge.
Step 1: A foundation row is created.
You can start by making a chain of 15 stitches or more.To make your first row, single crochet all the way to the end of the chain.The foundation row is where you'll start your bullion stitch practice.Attach the second chain from the hook to single crochet.Pull the yarn through the first loop after looping it over the end of the hook.Pull through both loops after yarn over again.This is a single crochet stitch.The single crochet stitch should be repeated at the end of the chain.
Step 2: When you reach the end, chain two.
When you get to the end of the first row, chain two stitches and turn them around.The turning chain is helpful for preventing puckering in your work.Before each new row, do this.
Step 3: Wrap the yarn around the hook seven times.
If you want to do your first bullion stitch, loop the yarn around the hook seven times.Wrap the yarn over other loops if you want to keep it close together.The yarn should look like a coiled spring.A larger stitch can be created if you wrap the yarn around your hook more than seven times.You can see the difference in size by looping the yarn around 10 or more times.
Step 4: Pull the yarn through the first loop.
The hook should be inserted into the next stitch.Pull this loop through the second loop on your hook after looping the yarn over the hook.The first bullion stitch will be made through all of the loops on the hook.
Step 5: Pull through all the loops on the hook when you loop the yarn over again.
Pull the yarn through the loops on the hook.You don't have to pull through all the loops at once.Pull through them at a time.You have completed your first bullion stitch when you pull through all of the loops on the hook.You can alternate between bullion stitches and single crochet stitches.Continue to do bullion stitches or alternate between bullion and single crochet stitches to the end of the row.
Step 6: Continue with a row of single crochet.
If you want to provide stitches to work into for your next round of bullion stitches, you need to follow each row with a row of single crochet stitches.Next, do another row of bullion stitches.At the beginning of every row, chain two for the turning chain.
Step 7: It's time to finish your project.
When you are done with your project, make a secure knot by cutting the tail leaving enough yarn to pull through.Pull the free end of the yarn through the loop and tighten the knot.To make sure it is secure, you may want to knot it again.Then, cut the yarn.
Step 8: Pick a yarn that works well with this stitch.
The bullion stitch looks good with a lot of different types of yarn, but some of them may break as you loop them around and around the hook.A yarn that won't break may be a good choice.Try different types of yarn to see which looks best with the bullion stitch.To find out what kind of hook will work best with the yarn, check the label.The yarn label should have a crochet hook size recommendation.
Step 9: Slow down.
The bullion stitch may take some time to master, so be careful at first.As you pull the yarn through each loop, be careful as you count the loops.Going slow is helpful for any crochet project.Try not to pull through all of the loops at the same time.It may seem like a good idea, but it isn't likely to work out.
Step 10: Adhere to consistent tension.
When working the bullion stitch and other crochet stitches, tension is important.If you apply too much tension to one loop and not enough to another, it could lead to a sloppy stitch.Try to make sure that each loop has the same tension.After the loops have been taken off the hook, you can try to adjust them.To even them out, gently tug at the loops.