The smooth wave crochet stitch is perfect for any beach worthy handmade item. This comprehensive photo tutorial gives you what you need to quickly learn this beautiful stitch.

The month of May is fast approaching and, dare I say, the weather might be about to warm up here on the East coast!    Summer will be here before we know it, and we’ll be dreaming up ways of getting to the pool or the beach.

We need stylish accessories to carry our essentials, am I right?! With that in mind, I’ve designed the absolute perfect beach tote that can carry all those necessary items, including your favorite beach read.

The Smooth Waves Beach Tote is a fun make, sturdy enough to carry your sunscreen, beach towel, plus anything else you might need for a relaxing day at the beach.

I chose the Smooth Wave Crochet Stitch for the body of the tote. Not every crochet wave stitch pattern is created equal. In fact, I found a number of variations. I really liked the look of this one because it’s so gentle. It reminded me of a beautiful, quiet Caribbean beach somewhere! This particular version has beautiful stitch definition and is a very easy pattern to memorize, perfect for binge watching TV.

I hope you’ll give the smooth wave crochet stitch a try – I’ve included written instructions for the stitch pattern and a crochet chart for those who prefer it. Enjoy!

Smooth Wave Crochet Stitch Pattern

Materials

Any worsted weight cotton yarn like Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream or Universal Yarn’s cotton supreme – 2 colors

Hook: US size I-9 (5.5mm)

Note: Alternate colors every 2 rows by dropping one color and picking up the other color to work the turning chain at the beginning of each row. Color changes happen after every even numbered row.

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• tch – turning chain

Written Instructions for the Smooth Wave Crochet Stitch

Foundation chain: Multiples of 8 sts + 4 + 1

Row 1 (Color A): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 3 ch, *1 dc in each of the next 4 ch, 1 sc in each of the next 4 ch; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st and in each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 3 (Color B): Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 1 dc in the next sc and in each of the next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of the next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sc; rep from * to end, working last st in top of tch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the next st and in each of the next 2 sts, *1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts; rep from * to end, working last st in top of tch, turn.

Row 5 (Color A): Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st and in each of the next 3 dc, *1 dc in each of the next 4 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 dc; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st and in each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts; rep from * to end, turn.

Repeat rows 3-6 until you have reached your desired length.

Smooth Wave Crochet Stitch Chart