What is the Alpine Stitch?
It’s time to expand your crochet repertoire again, this time with the Alpine Stitch. Like many stitches, this one looks as if it’s reserved only for the pros. But nothing could be further from the truth—the Alpine Stitch is also a great choice for beginner crocheters looking to tackle new projects. The only stitches you need are chain stitches, single crochets, and (double) double crochets.
The alpine stitch pattern consists of 4 repeating rows. On the right side of the crochet piece, we work double crochets and relief double crochets. For the return row—the wrong side of the work—we use only single crochets. As we show you in the video tutorial below, you can use two different types of relief double crochets: a long double crochet or a treble crochet.
We alternate these relief double crochets by row, creating a beautiful texture. This adds depth to your project and, when using a longer double crochet, also results in a dense fabric. This makes the Alpine stitch ideal for crocheting clothing, cushions, and warm blankets. For a nice, dense result, we do recommend using a Needle Size one size smaller than indicated on the yarn label. If you’d like a more open fabric with a chunky look, use treble crochets instead of extended double crochets.
Free Alpine Stitch Pattern
We’d love to show you how to crochet the alpine stitch using text and images. Of course, we’ve recorded another very clear tutorial for you, in which Esther walks you through the process step by step. If you prefer to work from a pattern, you can find the instructions and the stitches used for the gauge swatch below.
Tools & Supplies for the gauge swatch:
- Yarn and Colors Cheerfull 064 Nordic Blue
- 6 and 6.5 mm Crochet Hooks
Stitches Used
l. – chain stitches
stitch – chain stitch
v. – single crochets
st. – double crochet
rstv. – relief stick for
drstv. – double relief stick for
Start: For the gauge swatch, we cast on a chain of 23 chain stitches. In total, we crocheted 29 rounds.
Row 1: Start in the 2nd chain stitch from your Crochet Hook and work 22 single crochets, repeat once.
Row 2: 22 sts, 1 rep.
Row 3: 22 sts, 1 rep.
Row 4: *1 st., 1 extended front double crochet or back double crochet around the double crochet 2 rows below (row 2), skip the stitch that is now behind your relief double crochet*. Repeat *-* to the end of the row. Repeat once.
Row 5: 22 sts, 1 rep.
Row 6: On this row, the relief double crochets are staggered. *1 extended single crochet or double crochet around the double crochet 2 rows back (row 4), skip the stitch that is now behind your relief double crochet, 1 single crochet*. Repeat *-* to the end of the row. Work this row once.
Row 7: 22 sts, 1 rep.
Repeat rows 4 through 7 until you reach the desired height.
Crochet Alpine Stitch Tutorial
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