How to Crochet Alpine Stitch

Tutorial Overview

Alpine stitch is a textured pattern created by alternating rows of single crochet, with rows of double crochet and raised double crochet (all US terminology).

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Step-by-step guide

Step 1:

To start the pattern repeat, you'll work a row of single crochet stitches.

Step 2:

For the second row of the repeat, begin by making 3 chain stitches. This is our turning chain, and counts as the first double crochet.

Step 3:

Work one double crochet into the next stitch.

Step 4:

Next, we'll make one raised double crochet around the stem of the double crochet 2 rows below, skipping the single crochet row in between.

Step 5:

Now skip the next single crochet in your row and work a double crochet into the next stitch.

Step 6:

Leave the next double crochet 2 rows below unworked.

Then work another raised double crochet around the stem of the next double crochet 2 rows below.

Step 7:

Keep alternating double crochet and raised double crochet until you reach the end of the row.

Top Tip: Remember to skip the right stitches as you work into the row below, and 2 rows down, to avoid accidentally increasing the stitch count in this row.

Step 8:

At the end of the row you'll work the last 2 stitches as standard double crochet stitches.

The double crochet and raised double crochet stitches should alternate in every other row.

Step 9:

You'll now repeat these 2 rows as many times as required for your project to create the alpine stitch pattern.

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