How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch (Easy Textured Stitch)

The Suzette stitch is a simple textured crochet stitch created by combining single crochet and double crochet stitches into the same stitch. This reversible stitch creates soft raised texture that works beautifully for dishcloths, blankets, scarves, cushions, and beginner crochet projects. Although the Suzette stitch looks decorative, it uses an easy repeating pattern suitable for beginners. This tutorial will show you how to crochet the Suzette stitch step-by-step.

What is the Suzette Stitch?

The Suzette stitch pattern design resembles the lemon peel stitch, alternating between single and double crochets. With this stitch, however, you work the single crochet and double crochet into the same stitch before skipping the next stitch. Don’t worry—it’s not as confusing as it sounds! I will explain exactly how to crochet the Suzette stitch in the instructions below.

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The dense texture makes Suzette stitch ideal for washcloths, blankets, cushions, and warm crochet accessories.That stunning play of raised ridges and valleys in the Suzette stitch makes it extremely versatile. It creates a solid, warm fabric, but if you want more drape, you can always use a larger crochet hook than your yarn label suggests. Another positive feature of this super stitch is its simple repeat pattern, making it perfect for a’mindless’ crochet project you can work on while watching TV!

The crochet side saddle stitch is a textured crochet stitch pattern made with clusters of double crochet and chain spaces that lean slightly from side to side across the fabric. This reversible stitch creates soft flowing texture and works especially well for scarves, blankets, washcloths, and striped crochet projects because the angled clusters create movement and visual interest.

How to Crochet Suzette Stitch (Step by Step)

Here is a crochet diagram for the Suzette stitch. You may want to come back to this when you do row 3.

This is an easy crochet stitch for a beginner. The only stitches you need to know for the Suzette stitch pattern are single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The chain 1 at the beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.

Best yarn for Suzette stitch: If you are making a dishcloth or washcloth with the Suzette stitch, choose a worsted-weight cotton yarn. Pair it with a 5mm crochet hook. I used Paintbox cotton Aran, which is one of my favorite cotton yarns. Lion Brand 24/7 and Pima are also great options.

1. Single Crochet Row

1. Start with any even number of chains. For a dishcloth pattern, make a starting chain of 30.
2. Sc into the second chain from the hook, then into every ch st across the row. (29 stitches)
3. Ch1, turn. This turning chain is not counted as a stitch.

2. First Suzette Stitch

1. Hdc into first sc.
2. Then *sk 1 st, work 1 sc and 1 dc, both into the next sc stitch.

3. Continue Row 1

3. Repeat from * across the row to the last 2 stitches.
4. Sk1 and end with a hdc into the last stitch. Ch1, turn.

4. Row 3

1. Hdc into the first stitch. *sk1, 1sc, and 1 dc into the next st.
2. Repeat from * across the row, finishing with an hdc into the last st. (Make sure that you always work into the sc sts from the previous row.)
3. Ch1, turn.

5. Repeat Suzette Stitch Pattern

1. Repeat row 3 Suzette crochet stitch until your project is the required length. For a discloth with Suzette stitch, you will want to keep crocheting until you have a square.
2. For the very last row of your project, work sc across the entire row.

Do you see? It couldn’t be any easier! Here are some dishcloths or washcloths crocheted using Suzette Stitch. The stripes were created using 2 rows of contrast colors.

Suzette Stitch Tips

• Count stitches carefully across each row.
• Use stitch markers if needed when learning the repeat.
• Keep tension even for consistent texture.
• Cotton yarn works especially well for washcloths.
• Try striped rows to highlight the stitch texture.

I find that slightly larger hooks create a softer drape for blankets and scarves.

Suzette Stitch Projects

Suzette stitch can be used for almost anything! You can substitute the Suzette stitch in any crochet pattern for single or double crochet. A good idea, while you are practicing Suzette stitch, is to make a dishcloth or washcloth out of your sample swatch. Just crochet a large enough square! If you plan to do this, use cotton yarn to make it absorbent. Learn how to crochet a textured washcloth.

This stitch is extra dense and warm, so it’s really good for items like cushions and blankets. An added advantage is that it is not a yarn gobbler, in spite of its dense, thick texture.

Suzette Stitch FAQs

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In Conclusion

Now that you have mastered the lovely crochet Suzette stitch, let’s preserve its memory by including it in our own crochet projects.