Here are 50 beautiful crochet stitches with links to photo tutorials. Some of the stitches include a video tutorial too. Where it was possible, I also included links to free crochet patterns that use these stitches if you would like to practice them.
The stitches are divided into three groups: multicolor crochet stitches, solid crochet stitches and lacy crochet stitches.
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Multicolor crochet stitches
1. The interlocking block stitch
The interlocking block stitch is also know as the plaid stitch. For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet working two rows below.
The interlocking block stitch is a repeat of two rows. To get the same color effect as in this example, you will need three colors. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
If you would like to try this stitch, here is a free pattern for a crochet phone case.
2. 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.
3. Two single crochet stitch
This stitch looks great when you use more than one color. It is made working in rounds and it is a repeat of one round. This stitch is not complicated to make.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
If you would like to try this stitch, here is a free crochet pattern for a zipper pouch for sunglasses.
4. The interlocking double V stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet working two rows below.
The interlocking double V stitch is a repeat of two rows. The color pattern for the interlocking double V stitch gives a ripple effect and it looks very interesting. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
5. The long wave stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single, a double crochet and a treble crochet. It is quite easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. The long wave stitch is a repeat of four rows and looks very similar on both sides. In the tutorial I use only two colors, but this stitch works great with multiple colors too.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
6. The granny spike stitch
This stitch is not complicated to make as it is a repeat of one row. It is reversible and looks the same on both sides. For this stitch it is a good idea to use two or more colors. You can change yarn color every two rows, like in this tutorial, or every three or four rows, whatever works best for your design.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
7. The larksfoot stitch
This stitch is quite easy to make. For the larksfoot stich you will need at least two colors of yarn. This stich looks very similar on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
8. The houndstooth stitch
This stitch is very simple and it is suitable for beginners. It consists of single and double crochets and it is a repeat of one row. For this stitch you will need at least two colors, but you can use multiple colors too.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
9. The small shell and V stitch
It is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The photo tutorial shows how to make the V stitch.
The small shell and V stitch is a repeat of two rows. In this example I use two colors and I change yarn color every row (I cut the yarn after every row).
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
10. The Paris stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single and a double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. The Paris stitch is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
This stitch works great with multiple colors. You can change color as often as you wish. In the tutorial I show how to change colors and how the stitch looks when you change colors every row or every second row.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
11. The cluster V stitch
This stitch consists of chains and double crochets two together (dc2tog). The fabric turns out quite light and it goes fast to make this stitch. In this tutorial I used two colors, however, you can also make it with more colors or just with one color.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
Solid crochet stitches
12. Trinity stitch in rows and in rounds
This stitch is easy to make and it is suitable for beginners: you just need to repeat the same row or round. For this tutorial you should know how to make a single crochet (sc). The tutorial has two parts: the first part shows how to work in rows, and the second parts shows how to work in rounds.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet e-Reader case “Trinity” and a trinity stitch pouch Artemis.
13. Suzette stitch in rows and in rounds
The Suzette crochet stitch requires to know how to make a chain, a single crochet and a double crochet. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a simple crochet coaster Suzette and a crochet zipper pouch Suzette.
14. 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.
15. Floret stitch
For this stitch you need to know how to make a chain, a slip stitch and a double crochet. It is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make an easy crochet coaster Floret.
16. The forked cluster stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet, a double crochet. It is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns our quite dense.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
17. Primrose stitch
The primrose stitch requires to know how to make a chain, a single crochet, a half double crochet and a double crochet. It is an easy stitch because you just have to repeat two rows.
The primrose crochet stitch can be reversible: it looks a bit different on each side, but both sides are beautiful.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet cowl Primrose.
18. 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.
19. Cluster stitch
For this stitch you need to know how to make a chain, a slip stitch and a single crochet and a double crochet three together (dc3tog). It is a repeat of two rounds.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet phone case Olivia.
20. Single crochet mesh stitch
The single crochet mesh stitch is very simple and suitable for beginners because it only requires to know how to make a chain and a single crochet. It is a repeat of one row. This stitch looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a single crochet mesh stitch coaster.
21. Classic and modified alternating spike stitch
or the classic stitch, I work in rows (it is a repeat of one row), while for the modified stitch I work in rounds (it is a repeat of two rounds).
To make this stitch, you need to be familiar with chain, single crochet, single crochet back loop only (only for the modified stitch) and single crochet spike stitch. The single crochet spike stitch is made in same way as the usual single crochet, but you have to insert your hook under the next stitch of the previous row or round.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet zipper pouch for headphones Emma.
22. Lemon peel stitch
This stitch is very easy to make and it is great for beginners because it consists of a single crochet and a double crochet. The pattern is a repeat of one row. This crochet stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a lemon peel stitch coaster.
23. Feather stitch
This stitch is not so complicated, you just have to repeat one row. It is reversible and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a feather stitch coaster.
24. Spider stitch
The spider crochet stitch is beginner friendly and only requires to know how to make a chain and a single crochet. To make this stitch, you just need to repeat one row.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a mini spider stitch crochet bag “Jaqueline”.
25. Aligned puff stitch
This stitch uses quite some yarn and therefore the fabric turns out thick. The pattern is a repeat of two rows. The aligned puff crochet stitch is reversible and looks beautiful on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make an aligned puff stitch coaster.
26. The diamond stitch
This stitch might seem a bit complicated in the beginning, but I encourage you to try it because the final result is definitely worth it! The diamond crochet stitch has such a beautiful texture and it looks just great.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
27. Even berry stitch
It is a very beautiful stitch and has a nice texture. The pattern is a repeat of two rows. Each side of the even berry crochet stitch looks different and they are both nice.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make an even berry stitch coaster.
28. 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.
29. Extended single crochet
It is a very easy stitch suitable for beginners. The pattern is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible stitch and looks great on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make an extended single crochet coaster.
30. Extended single crochet back loop only in rounds
Even though it might sound complicated, this stitch is quite simple to make and it is suitable for beginners. It is a repeat of one round. The texture of this stitch looks very interesting and the fabric turns out dense but not very thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a mini plant pot cozy Molly.
31. Side saddle stitch
This is not too complicated stitch and it looks so beautiful! It is a reversible stitch and looks the same on both sides. It is a repeat of two rows. The side saddle crochet stitch consists of chains, single crochets, double crochets and double crochets four together.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet coaster Mia.
32. Bar stitch
It is a repeat of two rows. The bar crochet stitch consists of single crochets and front post double crochets.
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.
33. Raspberry stitch
It is a repeat of two rows. The raspberry crochet stitch consists of single crochets and front post single crochets.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet coaster Raspberry.
34. 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.
35. 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 looks great!
36. Solid shell stitch
The solid shell stitch is very beautiful and it consists of single and double crochets. You only have to repeat two rows. This stitch is reversible and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
37. Tulip stitch
The tulip crochet stitch consists of chains and single and double crochets and it is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
38. Sedge stitch
The sedge crochet stitch consists of single, half double and double crochets and it is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and it looks the same on both sides. It is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
39. Pike stitch
he pike crochet stitch consists of chains and extended single crochets. It is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and it looks the same on both sides. It is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
40. Sieve stitch
The sieve crochet stitch consists of single crochets and chains, so it is a great stitch for beginners. This stitch is a repeat of two rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
41. Half double crochet V stitch
This stitch consists of a half double crochet, a chain and the second half double crochet made in the same stitch. The pattern is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet phone case Amelia.
Lacy crochet stitches
43. Iris stitch
The iris stitch is a beautiful and easy beginner friendly stitch. It is a repeat of one row. This stitch is reversible and it looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
If you would like to practice this stitch, you can make a crochet drawstring bag Iris.
44. 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.
45. The simple V lines stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. It is a very easy crochet stitch suitable for beginners.
The simple V lines crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns quite light and it has a nice texture!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial and a video tutorial here.
46. The aligned sprout stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a double crochet two together and a double crochet four together.
The aligned sprout crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out quite light and it has a beautiful texture.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
47. The even diagonal shell stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. This is quite simple and it is suitable for beginners.
The even diagonal shell crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows and it has a very nice texture. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
48. The cross double crochet mesh stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a cross double crochet stitch.
The cross double crochet mesh stitch is a repeat of four rows. The fabric turns out light and it has such a beautiful texture!
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
49. Double crochet two together mesh stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a double crochet two together.
The double crochet two together mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out quite light and it has a beautiful texture!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
50. The lacy block stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet, a double crochet and a half double crochet. This stitch is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners.
The lacy block crochet stitch is a repeat of four rows. The fabric turns out lacy and very light.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
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