The Crinkle Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #153

How to Crochet the Crinkle Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the crinkle stitch. This stitch creates a dense but delicate pattern. The crinkle stitch would be great for hats, blankets and baby booties!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


ch
Chain Stitch
sc
Single Crochet
hdc
Half Double Crochet
sc/rf
Raised Single Crochet at the Front of Fabric – insert the hook from in front and from right to left around the stem of the appropriate stitch, and complete the stitch normally.
sc/rb
Raised Single Crochet at the Back of Fabric (sc/rb)- insert the hook from behind and from left to right around the stem of the appropriate stitch, and complete the stitch normally.

Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 2

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Foundation Chain:Multiples of 2

  • Row 1: (Wrong Side): Skip 2ch (count as 1hdc), 1hdc into each ch to end, turn.
  • Row 2: 1ch, 1sc into 1st st, *1sc/rf round next st, 1sc/rb round next st; rep from * ending 1sc into top of tch, turn.
  • Row 3: 2ch (count as 1hdc), skip 1st st, 1hdc into next and each st to end, skip tch, turn.
  • Row 4: 1ch, 1sc into 1st st, *1sc/rb round next st, 1sc/rf round next st; rep from * ending 1sc into top of tch, turn.
  • Row 5: 2ch (count as 1hdc), skip 1st st, 1hdc into next and each st to end, skip tch, turn.
  • Repeat rows 2-5 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


Example of the Crinkle Stitch. (Reversible)
Example of the Crinkle Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics