When I first saw crochet arcade stitch, I immediately thought “I HAVE TO learn it!”.

This lovely technique combines geometric, repetitive pattern with lacy structure. Little eyelets are shaped evenly and make the ‘arches’ look sophisticated and bold. It’s a fantastic stitch for those of you, who need a little refreshment, something new and eye-pleasing for your next project.

This stitch requires some skills, but is easy to learn if you know basic crochet techniques. As you can see in the pictures below, it creates a nice even edge and looks great in many colors.

⭐️ I’m making a size XS / S in this YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/iWOZQvhiRHs

Materials
YARN: DROPS LOVES YOU 7; yarn group A; 100% cotton; Color 34;
XS/S: 350g/13oz, 1190m/1295yds; M/L: 450g/16oz, 1530m/1665yds; XL/XXL: 500g/18oz, 1700m/1850yds;
3 mm/D-3
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Marker

Gauge
32 sts (4x7 dc sts + 4 scs = 4 arcade sts) = 10 cm
14 rows = 10 cm

Instructions for the sample (the sample is larger than 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4”) :

Ch 26
Row 1: Place 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, sk 3 ch, 1 sc next 3 chs. Repeat across the row until 5 chs remain. Ch 3, sk 3, 1 sc in next 2 chs. (4 ch 3 spcs, 13 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc first st, sk 1 sc, 7 dc in ch 3 spc, sk 1 sc, sc next Repeat across the row to the end. Your last sc should be in the last st of the row. (4 Dc Fans, 5 sc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as a double crochet and a chain 1 here and throughout), turn. Sk first st and next 2 sts, 1 sc 3 sts ch 3, sk 5 sts, 1 sc next 3 sts. Repeat until 3 sts remain. Ch 1, sk 2, dc last. (3 ch 3 spcs, 12 sc, 2 dc, 2 ch 1 spcs)
Row 4: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch here or throughout), turn. 4 dc in first ch 1 spc. Sk 1 sc, sc next sk 1 sc, 7 dc in ch 3 spc, sk 1 sc, sc next. Repeat across until ch 1 spc remains. Place 4 dc in ch 1 spc. (3 Dc Fans, 2 Dc Half Fans, 4 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Place 1 sc 2 sts. Ch 3, sk 5 sts, 1 sc 3 sts. Repeat across the row until 7 sts remain. Ch 3, sk 5, 1 sc last 2 sts. (4 ch 3 spcs, 13 sc)
Repeat rows 2 through 5 until row 16.

Finished sizes
Written for sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

Top measurements (in cm):
Back waist length: 49 (51, 54)
Cross back (shoulder to shoulder): 40 (45, 50)
Waist: 115 (125, 135)

Stitch Key (US terminology)
ch = chain
chs = chains
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
st = stitch
sts = stitches
slst = slip stitch
slsts = slip stitches
spc = space
spcs = spaces

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key
Arcade stitch
Ch 26
Row 1: Place 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, sk 3 ch, 1 sc next 3 chs. Repeat across the row until 5 chs remain. Ch 3, sk 3, 1 sc in next 2 chs. (4 ch 3 spcs, 13 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc first st, sk 1 sc, 7 dc in ch 3 spc, sk 1 sc, sc next. Repeat across the row to the end. Your last sc should be in the last st of the row. (4 Dc Fans, 5 sc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as a double crochet and a chain 1 here and throughout), turn. Sk first st and next 2 sts, 1 sc 3 sts ch 3, sk 5 sts, 1 sc next 3 sts. Repeat until 3 sts remain. Ch 1, sk 2, dc last. (3 ch 3 spcs, 12 sc, 2 dc, 2 ch 1 spcs)
Row 4: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch here or throughout), turn. 4 dc in first ch 1 spc. Sk 1 sc, sc next sk 1 sc, 7 dc in ch 3 spc, sk 1 sc, sc next Repeat across until ch 1 spc remains. Place 4 dc in ch 1 spc. (3 Dc Fans, 2 Dc Half Fans, 4 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Place 1 sc 2 sts. Ch 3, sk 5 sts, 1 sc 3 sts. Repeat across the row until 7 sts remain. Ch 3, sk 5, 1 sc last 2 sts. (4 ch 3 spcs, 13 sc)
Repeat rows 2 through 5.

Notes
The top is made of two panels (front and back).
Crochet from bottom to top.
When you do the decrease on the back panel for row 51, there are 2 sets of 2 sc (not 3 scs). On row 52, when working over these 2 sets, one sk 1 will not happen.
If working with different colors, work the back panel first and then work the front panel, matching the rows.
I recommend you watch my YouTube tutorial, if there are any uncertainties.