Textured & Plain

The Arruga Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #336

About this Stitch Pattern

The Arruga stitch is a great textural pattern stitch. It uses front post and back post stitches to create a reversible pebbled appearance throughout the fabric. This pattern is great for washcloths and projects where you want bold texture.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

Ch
Chain Stitch

sc
Single Crochet

dc
Double Crochet

FPsc
Front Post Single Crochet

BPsc
Back Post Single Crochet

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

5

Stitch Repeat

An even number

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Foundation Chain: Ch an even number of sts

  • Row 1(RS): Dc in 4th ch from hk and each ch across, turn.
  • Row 2: ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *BPsc in next sc, FPsc in next sc; rep from * across, sc in top of t-ch, turn.
  • Row 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc across, turn.
  • Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *FPsc in next sc, BPsc in next sc; rep from * across, sc in top of t-ch, turn.
  • Row 5: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc across, turn.

Repeat rows 2-5 until you have reached your desired length.

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Stitch Pattern Characteristics

textured