35+ Types of Crochet Stitches & Patterns Easy Guide with Pictures

Chain stitch is the basis upon which your crocheted items will be built. It's the most beginner crochet stitch and the first stitch you need to learn! You will use it as a foundation chain or as a turning chain when changing direction in rows.

Single crochet is the smallest crochet stitch. It is one of the most basic and often used crochet stitches. It produces a dense and robust fabric that is perfect for projects requiring durability or structure. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, knowing the single crochet stitch is vital.

Another basic crochet stitch that sits between the heights of a single crochet and a double crochet is the half double crochet. It produces a slightly taller stitch than single crochet and works up more quickly, offering a flexible stitch for a variety of tasks.

Double crochet is probably the most common crochet stitches. It is a versatile and popular crochet stitch. It makes a taller stitch than single crochet and half double crochet, allowing for faster progress and an open, airy fabric. The double crochet stitch is one of the best stitches to learn for blankets, clothes, or decorative items.

Half treble crochet stitches is not used as often, but it does make a happy medium if your double crochet is too small and a treble crochet is too tall!

Treble crochet is the tallest of the commonly used crochet stitches. It creates a fabric of an open texture and works up really quickly as it is so tall. These taller stitches are good for making larger items but does not create as solid a fabric as the shorter stitches.

Double treble crochet is extremely loose and airy. The double treble crochet stitch also known as the triple treble crochet stitch (trtr), is a tall crochet stitch that produces a very expanded and open fabric. It is taller than the treble crochet stitch and is frequently used in lace patterns or to create a more open and airy texture.

The crochet slip stitch does not create a fabric on its own but is used to move your yarn along to another part of the project. For example, when making an armhole. Crochet slip stitches are also used for joining rounds when crocheting in the round.

The crochet shell stitch is a classic stitch that produces a scalloped or shell-like pattern. It is made by working several stitches (usually double or treble crochets) into the same stitch or space. The number of stitches in each shell can be changed to achieve different effects.

The crochet V stitch is a popular and useful stitch that makes a pattern that is open and lacy. It is made up of several stitches that are put into the same stitch to make a V-shaped pattern. The V stitch is often used to make shawls, scarves, blankets, and other things that should feel light and airy.

Popcorn stitch is a fun and lively stitch that adds texture to your crochet items is the popcorn stitch. It is made by making multiple incomplete crochet stitches in the same stitch or place and then connecting them to make a "popcorn" or raised cluster. This stitch is frequently used to produce 3D effects or as a pattern accent.

The crochet mesh stitch is very simple to work and creates a very light and lacy-looking crochet fabric. These crochet stitches can be worked as a square mesh or a diamond mesh pattern. Use mesh stitch for stretchy grocery bags and lightweight tops.

The cable crochet stitch is similar to classic knitting cables and may also be done in crochet. Crossing stitches over one other to produce a raised and interlocking design is the approach. To achieve a twisting look, crochet cables are worked by skipping stitches and working into stitches from previous rows.

The bobble crochet stitch is similar to the popcorn stitch, but instead of linking unfinished stitches, you work numerous stitches together into the same stitch and then close them to create a rounded bobble look. It gives your crochet work a fun and textural element.

The puff stitch adds texture and dimension to your crafts. It entails making a cluster of loops or stitches in the same stitch and then connecting them. This stitch can be done at various heights, such as a single crochet puff stitch or a double crochet puff stitch.

Star stitch produces a distinct, star-shaped texture. It is also known as a spiked cluster or a daisy stitch. It is made by inserting your hook multiple times into the previous row, which then pulls up into a star. The star stitch is often used as a focal point in patterns.

The spike stitch crochet can be used to create lengthy spikes that give your fabric an individual look by inserting your hook into lower rounds or rows and making stitches that stand out from the surface. These types of crochet stitches work especially well with different colored yarns.

Cluster stitch is a popular technique for creating a group of stitches that are worked together. It provides a dense, textured fabric that is frequently used in crochet projects to create patterns and designs. This stitch is the basis of granny squares and granny stripes.

Tapestry stitch is a way of adding color, designs, and crochet stitch patterns to otherwise plain items. It is usually done with a single crochet stitch, and the yarn is carried underneath the stitches until it is needed to be used again.

Crochet wave stitch creates a pattern that looks like rolling waves. It is created by crocheting stitches of different heights right next to each other. It makes beautiful blankets as it is still quite dense and is a great use of color.

Chevron stitch crochet is one that creates a zig-zag pattern with your stitches. It can be done with any one of the basic crochet stitches and increasing and decreasing to get the pattern.

Granny stripes are a traditional crochet design that uses the cluster stitch, also sometimes called granny stitch, to produce colorful stripes. This stitch pattern is commonly used to make blankets, but it can be used to make anything at all!

The alpine stitch creates a three-dimensional design with alternating peaks and valleys, giving your crochet creations a lovely texture.
A precise sequence of basic crochet stitches, single crochet, double crochet, and front post double crochet, is used to form the stitch pattern. It's an easy and satisfying stitch to work.

Crochet ribbing creates a rib-like appearance which is similar to a knitted rib. To make it, you need to work front post double crochets (FPDC) or front post treble crochets (FPTRC) across the stitches of the preceding row to make a raised rib stitch. This stitch provides a raised ridged pattern on your items, adding texture and structure.

Waffle Stitch is a type of crochet stitch that produces a raised, square design that resembles the texture of a waffle. It is made by working a specific pattern of front post double crochets (FPDC) and double crochets (DC). This pattern is ideal for adding depth and character to baby blankets, dishcloths, and even clothing.

Crochet diamond stitch is similar to waffle stitch but has a more diagonal appearance, rather than the squares of waffle stitch. It also involves post-stitches. This stitch is best for intermediate or advanced crocheters and makes beautifully textured blankets.

The crochet seed stitch gives the fabric a pebbled feel. It is a little easier than the other stitches in this category, as it does not need any post-stitches! It is accomplished by alternating single and double crochet stitches across the row. This pattern is used for adding subtle texture to blankets, scarves, and accessories.

The crochet herringbone stitch does not require post stitches either, but rather inserting your hook into different places in the previous row. It is best made with thicker yarns for the herringbone pattern to show up nicely.

Crochet moss stitch (also known as linen stitch or granite stitch) is a basic and adaptable stitch pattern that produces a textured fabric. Moss stitch and seed stitch are often mixed up. The seed stitch looks like single knits layered on top of single purls, while the moss stitch looks like two rows of ribbing shifted across by one stitch.

The picot crochet stitch is most often used on edgings and borders and is very simple to work. The stitch can be varied to produce peaks of different lengths. This stitch can also be used in crocheting flowers and leaves.

The crochet crocodile stitch is very textural and resembles the scales of a crocodile or an alligator. It is sometimes known as scale stitch or dragon stitch. These crochet stitches are best for intermediate or advanced crocheters.

Crochet berry stitch is a highly textured stitch that gives a warm dense fabric suitable for dishcloths, blankets, and scarves. It is much easier to crochet than some of the other textured stitches like bobble stitch.

Learn how to crochet the blanket stitch to produce a dense fabric that is reversible. Great for scarves, blankets, and other crochet projects where you will see both sides.

Block stitch is an easy 2 repeat pattern using single crochet and double crochet. It makes an attractive pattern for blankets and scarves.

Brick stitch is a beautiful textured stitch that looks like bricks and mortar when you use 2 contrasting colors. It is an easy stitch for beginners and the version pictured just uses single crochet stitches and a spike stitch.

Millstone stitch creates a brick-and-mortar-like crochet stitch pattern. It uses several stitches, including single crochets and the spike stitch. This is an attractive stitch for blankets and can be done in 2 colors or more.