Also known as the rolled stitch, the bullion stitch is one of the more intricate and advanced stitches used in crochet, cro-tatting and hooked tatting.
It can also be added onto knitting, and other fiber arts, as a trim.
The only prerequisite for a bullion stitch is that you must have a hooked implement to accomplish this stitch.
Multiple wraps, of thread (or yarn), around the hook is the foundation of the bullion stitch and then drawing up a loop to 'hold' everything in place is what completes it.
Below are the steps and a couple of simple helpful hints and instructions for a sample swatch to make things easier.
For thread I like to use a steel size #5, #6 or #7 hook 1) Chain 20 (this is simply a number out of my head to give a foundation for practicing.
2) YO 7 times NOTE: You will find it easier if you hold the wraps up closer to the thumb hold.
This will make the loops larger and easier to draw the hook through.
Also, keep these loops right next to each other so that, together, they resemble a coil or spring.
This is key when drawing the hook through your wraps.
3) Insert hook in 4th chain from hook 4) YO 5) Draw yarn up AND through all 7 loops NOTE: This is best accomplished by maintaining pressure of wraps against the hook, slide all wraps down to hooked end.
I do this by using the finger which is normally held on the top of the hook to hold the wraps underneath it.
Also, once I've drawn the yarn up through the indicated chain, I change (since I'm right handed) to loosely hold the wraps with my left hand.
Then, by making sure that the hook is pointed downward, I can draw the hook through the wraps.
6) YO, ch 1 NOTE: At this point, the bullion is still very delicate.
So, still holding the wraps in the left hand, hook the yarn and slide it to the top of the bullion wraps before doing the ch 1.
Otherwise, you will do the ch-1 along the side of the bullion and this will cause the bullion to curve to that side and not stand straight and pretty.
7) DC next stitch 8) Repeat 1-7 to end of row.
If you find that 7 wraps are just too much to work with, start with just 4 wraps.
Increase to 7 when you are comfortable with 4.
This should get you well on your way to crocheting and tatting with the beautiful bullion stitches.
It can also be added onto knitting, and other fiber arts, as a trim.
The only prerequisite for a bullion stitch is that you must have a hooked implement to accomplish this stitch.
Multiple wraps, of thread (or yarn), around the hook is the foundation of the bullion stitch and then drawing up a loop to 'hold' everything in place is what completes it.
Below are the steps and a couple of simple helpful hints and instructions for a sample swatch to make things easier.
For thread I like to use a steel size #5, #6 or #7 hook 1) Chain 20 (this is simply a number out of my head to give a foundation for practicing.
2) YO 7 times NOTE: You will find it easier if you hold the wraps up closer to the thumb hold.
This will make the loops larger and easier to draw the hook through.
Also, keep these loops right next to each other so that, together, they resemble a coil or spring.
This is key when drawing the hook through your wraps.
3) Insert hook in 4th chain from hook 4) YO 5) Draw yarn up AND through all 7 loops NOTE: This is best accomplished by maintaining pressure of wraps against the hook, slide all wraps down to hooked end.
I do this by using the finger which is normally held on the top of the hook to hold the wraps underneath it.
Also, once I've drawn the yarn up through the indicated chain, I change (since I'm right handed) to loosely hold the wraps with my left hand.
Then, by making sure that the hook is pointed downward, I can draw the hook through the wraps.
6) YO, ch 1 NOTE: At this point, the bullion is still very delicate.
So, still holding the wraps in the left hand, hook the yarn and slide it to the top of the bullion wraps before doing the ch 1.
Otherwise, you will do the ch-1 along the side of the bullion and this will cause the bullion to curve to that side and not stand straight and pretty.
7) DC next stitch 8) Repeat 1-7 to end of row.
If you find that 7 wraps are just too much to work with, start with just 4 wraps.
Increase to 7 when you are comfortable with 4.
This should get you well on your way to crocheting and tatting with the beautiful bullion stitches.
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