How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Getting the beautiful texture of crocodile stitch on crochet items can be bit difficult. So, learn how to crochet crocodile stitch with this step-by-step guide that also contain the video tutorial, too. In this way, you can better remember all the steps without ruining your mind. So, let’s get started!

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Procedures to Know Before Crocheting Crocodile Stitch

Since crochet crocodile stitch is intermediate stitch, many crochet skills will be needed. Some of most important are below:

Instructions For Crochet Crocodile Stitch

Below are the step-by-step instructions for the crochet crocodile stitch:

Make a row of foundation chains in multiple of 6.
Row 1: Insert the hook into the sixth chain from the crochet hook.
Here, do one double crochet, chain 1 and do another double crochet in the same chain.
Skip two chains, then yarn over and work a double crochet in the next chain. Make a chain and do one more double crochet.
Repeat this pattern of skipping two chains, working a double crochet, chaining one, and working another double crochet in the same chain all the way to the end of the row.
Work a double crochet in the second-to-last chain, then another double crochet in the last chain.

Row 2:

Turn your work.
Find the first V and do a double crochet in the front post of previous double crochet from left to right.
Repeat this process of working four double crochet front post stitches until you reach the end of the V.
Chain one, then turn your work upside down.
Find the next double crochet post and work four more double crochet front post stitches. Slip stitch.
Repeat this process of working four double crochet front post stitches around each V until you reach the end of the row.
Slip stitch into the last V, then slip stitch into the top of the chains at the end of the row.

Continuing the work:

To continue the pattern, chain three at the beginning of the next row and turn your work.
Find the first chain one space from the first row of Vs.
Work a double crochet, chain one, and then another double crochet in the same space.
Repeat this pattern of working a double crochet, chaining one, and working another double crochet in the next chain one space all the way to the end of the row.
When you get to the end of the row, work one double crochet in the top chain and turn your work.

To better understand this complex crochet stitch, learn from the easy video tutorial by HappyBerry Crochet.