Unravel → Reuse → Create: Spike Stitch Variation + Yarn Weight Tips

Welcome back, everyone! 💕 In today’s crochet tutorial, we’re exploring a beautiful variation of the spike stitch — a textured, eye-catching stitch that you can use for sweaters, cardigans, blankets, bags, and so much more. I hope it inspires your next handmade piece! Before we jump into the stitch demo, I’m sharing a little story behind the yarn I’m using. I unraveled an old project to give the yarn a fresh start… but I had no idea what the yarn weight was anymore. So I’ll also show you: ✨ How to determine yarn weight using the WPI (Wraps Per Inch) method ✨ Where to find the Yarn Weight Table on Ravelry ✨ How to match your WPI number to the correct yarn category This mini yarn lesson is perfect if: • you’re repurposing yarn from old projects • you lost the label • you want to be more confident choosing the right hook and gauge After that, we dive into the step-by-step tutorial for this lovely spike stitch variation. It’s simple, rhythmic, and looks amazing in many yarn types. 🧶 If you try this stitch, tag me on Instagram @bykaterinadesigns — I’d love to see your creations! 👇 Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more crochet stitch tutorials, garments, and creative ideas.