Crochet Alpine Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL
Named for the deciduous trees that blanket the Alpine Mountain Range, the Alpine Stitch is a visual feast for the eyes. Gentle crochet post stitches create miles and miles of texture. But be warned! Once you start stitching, it can be tough to stop! Learn this beginner-friendly crochet stitch with my FREE written pattern and step-by-step tutorial video.
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Get Outdoorsy with the Crochet Alpine Stitch
Once you’ve mastered the basic crochet stitches, it’s time to improve your technique. The Alpine Stitch is a simple variation on the classic double crochet, in which you work around the stitch below instead of into the next stitch. This subtle change adds eye-popping definition to your stitches, giving them a 3D effect. Imagine the impact of using this highly textured stitch in a cozy afghan, a practical kitchen scrubber, or a flowy shawl. I used the Alpine Stitch as an accent panel on my Bronwyn Shawl and it continues to be one of my best sellers. I give all the credit to this simply addictive crochet pattern.
Ready to give the Crochet Alpine Stitch a go? Grab your crochet hooks and your favorite color yarns, and let’s get to it! Skip to 4:32 in this tutorial video:
Learn even more crochet with these helpful videos:
- Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Crochet [watch here]
- Crochet Color Changes [watch here]
- An easy Beginner Crochet Project [watch here]
Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket – Alpine Stitch
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Alpine Stitch Square as part of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
Join the Double the Fun 2024 Crochet Along! This free crochet along to make the Crochet Amour and Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blankets runs from November 11th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024. Get full details in this blog post and join the fun!
Alpine Stitch Square Pattern
- Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Crochet Amour Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
- Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.
MATERIALS
- Worsted weight yarn – color C
- 6mm crochet hook
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
12″ square after border and blocking
STITCH MULTIPLE: The Alpine Stitch is worked over a foundation double crochet of any odd number, or a chain of any even number.
PATTERN NOTE: For even rows, skip the single crochet behind the post stitch when placing your next double crochet.
INSTRUCTIONS
With C and 6mm hook, fdc 32. Alternately, ch 33, dc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn.
ROW 1 (WS) Ch 1, sc across row, turn.
ROW 2 (RS) Ch 1, dc 1, (fptr in the dc 2 rows below, dc in next st) across row, turn.
ROW 3 Ch 1, sc across row, turn.
ROW 4 Ch 1, dc 2, (fptr in dc 2 rows b elow, dc in next st) across to last st, dc 1, turn.
Rep Rows 1-4 until square measures 11.5″, ending with a Row 1 or Row 3 repeat. This took me 30 rows.
Proceed to Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.
Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket.
Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket Layout
Get the printable PDF version of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket here!
