This Crochet Stitch Pattern came about because a lady in my Facebook group shared a picture of an afghan she made a long time ago and has now lost the pattern. She thought it might have been called Crochet Bear Claw, but wasn’t sure.
So I did my best to recreate it by looking at the pictures she shared in the group and this is what I came up with!
It really is a simple stitch! Don’t let the Front post triple crochets scare you, it’s super easy to get down and there’s only 4 repeating rows that can be done in your sleep.
Find more crochet stitches here on the category Crochet Stitches.
Or find other Afghan Patterns
Bear Claw Crochet Stitch – Free Crochet Pattern
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For this project you’ll need:
HOOK: If making an afghan I recommend 5mm \ H hook
YARN: 4 ply yarn US \ 10 ply AU
If you are looking to make an afghan I have estimated about how many chains you would need to get these following sizes:
I also recommend using a size 6 mm \ J hook to make the beginning chain, then switch to a size 5 mm \ H hook on row 1
For baby blanket 126 stitches + 5 = 131 total stitches
For twin size 154 Stitches + 5 = 159 total stitches
For Queen size 196 + 5 = 201
This is only an estimate. I recommend measuring your chain to get a better idea of size.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
st = Stitch
sk = Skip
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
Trc = Triple Crochet
FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
* = Repeat what is in between the stars for the rest of the row
This stitch also uses 3 colors. I used Cream, Rose and a Variegated yarn, and this is how I will refer to them in the pattern.
This stitch is done in multiples of 7 + 5
To start: with Rose color
ch in multiples of 7 until you reach desired size then ch 5 and you’re ready to start.
Row 1
sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in all sts. ch 2 and turn.
Row 2
The ch 2 will count as 1st DC of row. DC into 2nd st and in all sts.
Row 3
sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in all sts. Change color at the end of row.
Row 4: with Cream color
ch 1 and sc into 1st dc of row. Sc in next 3 sts. * FPDC on the post of the next DC (5th one over) , TRC on the sc 2 rows down, FPDC on the post of the next DC, Sc in next 4 sts. *
at end of row, sc in last 3 sc’s and sc in the top of the ch 3. ch 2 and turn
Row 5
sc in 1st sc, sc in all sts. ch 2 and turn.
Row 6
The ch 2 will count as 1st DC of row. DC into 2nd st and in all sts.
Row 7
sc in 1st sc, sc in all sts.
Repeat rows 4 – 7 Change colors when you get to the repeat at row 4
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