This collection includes 50 textured crochet stitches. All stitches in this collection are divided into two categories: solid textured crochet stitches and lacy textured crochet stitches. Solid crochet stitches are perfect for winter projects, like scarves, hats, cardigans, and home decor, like baskets, pillows, blankets and any project that needs warmth and structure. Lighter lacy crochet stitches work well for summer crochet projects, adding interest and depth to your work.
Many stitches in this collection are easy to make and beginner-friendly. However, some stitches are more challenging and are perfect for experienced crocheters looking for inspiration for new projects.
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Solid textured crochet stitches
1. Double V and ripple stitch
The double V and ripple stitch is a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
2. Aligned bobble stitch
This stitch produces bold bobbles that pop dramatically from the surface of the fabric. It is perfect for statement pieces. The fabric turns out dense and thick. The aligned bobble stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
3. Textured granite stitch
The textured granite stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post treble crochet stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
4. 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 similar to knitting.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
5. Crossed ripple stitch
For the crossed ripple stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet. This crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric has a very unique texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
6. Mini basket weave stitch
The mini basket weave stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a back post double crochet and a front post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
7. Box stitch
Making 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 yarn colors, but it also looks great in one color or more than two.
You can find a step-by-step tutorial here.
8. Falling leaves stitch
The falling leaves stitch is so beautiful! This crochet stitch is a repeat of four rows. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a leaf stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
9. 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 great.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
10. Extended sedge stitch
The extended sedge stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
11. Bird footprint stitch
The bird footprint stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The photo tutorial shows how to make a back post single crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
12. Chestnut stitch
The chestnut stitch features large bobble stitches and creates a dense textured fabric. This stitch is great for bold crochet designs and statement pieces.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
13. Lattice stitch
The lattice stitch is a repeat of eight rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post treble crochet. The lattice stitch looks very elegant!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
14. 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.
15. Vertical fishbone 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.
16. Basket weave stitch
The basket weave crochet stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you need to know how to make double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post and a back post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
17. Chinese puzzle stitch
The Chinese puzzle stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet five together, a front post double crochet two together and a front post double crochet five together stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
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. Popcorn stitch
This solid and textured crochet stitch creates a thick, cozy fabric perfect for blankets, scarves, and cushions. Add this classic, dimensional stitch to your crochet stitch library and bring rich texture to any project.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
20. 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.
21. Rice stitch
The rice stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet and a back post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
22. Bobble stitch
This classic stitch creates a solid fabric with raised texture, perfect for adding dimension to blankets, scarves, and home decor projects. The bobble stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Trinity stitch
The trinity stitch is a repeat of one row or round. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The instructions have two parts: the first part shows how to work in rows, and the second part shows how to work in rounds. This stitch looks different depending whether you work in rows or in rounds. To achieve this beautiful textured look you have to work in rounds.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
28. Half double crochet back loop only
This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It is a repeat of one row and creates a stretchy fabric.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
29. Raspberry stitch
The raspberry stitch is a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post single crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
30. Even berry stitch
This classic solid and textured crochet stitch creates a thick fabric. It is perfect for cozy blankets, scarves, and bags.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
31. 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.
32. Alpine stitch
The alpine stitch is a four-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet. If you would like to practice the alpine stitch, you can take a look at my free pattern for a small alpine stitch bag.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
33. Star stitch
The star stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. The instructions show how to make a star stitch working in rows. If you would like to see how it can be done working in rounds, you can take a look at my tutorial for a small star stitch bag here.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
34. 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.
35. Feather stitch
The feather stitch is a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a feather stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
Textured lacy crochet stitches
36. Ridged Belgian mesh stitch
The ridged Belgian mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make front post double crochet and back post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
37. Cluster and bar stitch
The cluster and bar crochet stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet and a double crochet three together.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
38. Popcorn and lacy shell stitch
This lacy crochet stitch creates a light fabric with a beautiful, textured finish. It combines stacked popcorn stitches and small shells. This stitch is perfect for shawls, scarves, and decorative projects. It is an easy two rows repeat.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
39. Crossed double crochet and lace stitch
The crossed double crochet and lace stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a crossed double crochet stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
40. Cross double crochet mesh stitch
The cross double crochet mesh stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a cross double crochet stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
41. Wide herringbone stitch
The wide herringbone stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
42. 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.
43. Cross stitch double crochet
The cross stitch double crochet stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a crossed double crochet. If you would like to practice this stitch, I use it in my cross stitch dishcloth.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
44. Open ridge stitch
The open ridge stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and half double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a single crochet back loop only.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
45. Lacy striped popcorn stitch
This stitch combines open spaces with bold popcorn stitches, creating a balanced fabric that is both decorative and lightweight. The lacy striped popcorn stitch is a repeat of four rows.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
46. 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.
47. Striped picot mesh stitch
The striped picot mesh stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a picot stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
48. Woven mesh stitch
The woven mesh crochet stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a cross front post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
49. Horizontal drops stitch
This a unique crochet stitch with horizontal puff stitches. It creates an interesting modern design perfect for shawls, light scarves, summer projects and accessories.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
50. Bars and squares stitch
The bars and squares stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a front post double crochet and a back post double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
This collection of 50 textured crochet stitches offers endless inspiration for original crochet projects. Use these stitches individually or combine them to create truly unique crochet items.
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