Here are 20 textured crochet stitches with links to photo tutorials. Some of the stitches include a video tutorial too. In this list you will find multicolor crochet stitches, solid crochet stitches and lacy crochet stitches.
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1. The box stitch
To make this stitch requires some effort and some parts in the beginning might seem a bit tricky, but the end result is totally worth it! I made this box stitch tutorial using two colors of yarn, but it also looks great just in one color or more than two colors.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
2. The honeycomb stitch
The honeycomb crochet stitch looks different on each side and both sides are beautiful. The stitch requires a bit more yarn comparing to other stitches and the fabric turns out a bit thicker. The honeycomb crochet stitch might require a bit more effort to make, but the final result is definitely worth it!
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
3. The royal ridge stitch
The royal ridge stitch is a very simple stitch, which is just a half double crochet worked in the third loop only in the front. For this stitch the fabric turns out dense, but not very thick. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides. It has such a beautiful texture!
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
4. The diamond stitch
This stitch might seem a bit complicated in the beginning, but I encourage you to try it and you will not regret! The diamond crochet stitch has such a beautiful texture and it looks just great.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
5. The vertical fish bone stitch
The vertical fishbone crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out quite dense and it has a gorgeous texture of vertical fishbones.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
6. The arrow stitch
The arrow crochet stitch consists of chains, single, double and treble crochets and it is a repeat of two rows. If you are a beginner, it might seems a bit tricky how to make treble crochets two together in the beginning. However, I encourage you to try making this beautiful stitch and I hope that my detailed photo tutorial will help you along the way. This stitch has a very pronounced texture and it looks great!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
7. Bobble stitch
The bobble stitch has such a cute texture! The pattern is a repeat of four rows. This crochet stitch looks different on each side and it uses quite some yarn.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
8. Leafhopper stitch
The leafhopper stitch is not very complicated to make. It is a repeat of four rows and it looks different on both sides. The texture of this stitch is pronounced and it looks beautiful. The fabric turns out quite thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
9. Jacob’s ladder stitch
The Jacob’s ladder stitch is quite fast, easy and fun to make. It is a repeat of two rows. For this stitch you can use one color or multiple colors. In the tutorial I show how to make it using two colors.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
10. Waffle stitch
For this stitch you need to know how to make a chain, a double crochet and a front post double crochet (a back post double crochet too, if you are working in rounds). It is a repeat of two rows (or rounds) and each side of the work looks differently.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a waffle stitch crochet basket.
11. Lilac blossom stitch
For the lilac blossom stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet two together and a front post double crochet four together. The lilac blossom crochet stitch is a repeat of four rows and it looks different on each side. The fabric has a gorgeous texture!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
12. Large basket weave stitch
The large basket weave stitch is quite easy to make. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet and a back post double crochet. The large basket weave stitch is a repeat of four rows. It is a reversible crochet stitch and both sides look the same.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
13. Uneven leaf mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet four together stitch. The uneven leaf mesh crochet stitch is a repeat of four rows. The fabric turns out lacy and light and it has a beautiful texture!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
14. Ocean waves stitch
The ocean waves stitch is quite easy to make and it is a repeat of one row. This stitch has a very nice texture, it is reversible and it looks the same on both sides. The fabric turns out dense but not very thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
15. Almond stitch
The almond crochet stitch consists of slip stitches back loop only and half double crochets back loop only. It is an easy stitch to make and the result looks great!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
16. Tipped scales stitch
The tipped scales crochet stitch is a repeat of one row and its texture looks the same on both sides. This crochet stitch works great with two colors as each side is dominated by one color. The fabric turns out quite thick but it stretches too.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
17. The falling leaves stitch
The falling leaves stitch is so beautiful! This crochet stitch is a repeat of four rows and it looks different on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
18. Camel stitch
The camel stitch is quite easy to make. It is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out quite thick and it has an interesting texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
19. Crossed ripple stitch
For the crossed ripple stitch you should know how to make a single crochet, a double crochet and a front post double crochet. This crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric has a very beautiful texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
20. Bar stitch
The bar stitch is a repeat of two rows. This crochet stitch consists of single crochets and front post double crochets. It is quite easy to make and it looks different on each side.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet coaster Eleanor.
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