In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the royal ridge stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric that stretches, too. The royal ridge stitch works great for blankets, scarves, cowls, hats, wraps and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The royal ridge stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make half double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a half double crochet third loop only in the front.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: blue agave. However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the royal ridge crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a half double crochet in the second chain.
3. Continue making half double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. Chain one.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch, so you will start working in the very first stitch. You will work in the third loop of the first half double crochet in the previous row.
6. So, yarn over.
7. Insert your hook in the third loop of the half double crochet in the previous row.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through all three loops. You have just made a half double crochet third loop only in the front!
12. Now make another half double crochet third loop only in the front in the next stitch.
13. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
14. Chain one.
Row 3
15. Turn your work around. Notice how the chain of the previous row is brought to the front. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished royal ridge crochet stitch
16. Done!
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