How to Crochet Granny Stripe Stitch (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

If you want to bring the classical texture of granny squares in other crochet items, granny stripe stitch is a great choice. Today, you can learn how to crochet granny stripe stitch with a step-by-step tutorial. It is a super easy and versatile stitch that you can use for lightweight blankets, scarves, and lace shawls. So, let’s get started!

How to Crochet the Granny Stripe Stitch — Snapshots from Jonna Martinez’s Video On YouTube

Procedures to know before

All you need will be the practice on two basic crochet stitches. Here are the guides for them:

Instructions For Crocheting Granny Stripe Stitch

This stitch is worked in straight rows, creating clusters of double crochet stitches and chain spaces. Here is the step-by-step pattern for it:

Crochet a row of foundation chains in multiple of 3 plus 6 extra stitches. (3x + 6).
Row 1: Insert the crochet hook into the sixth stitch from the crochet hook and make two double crochet in the same stitch. (Out of 5 skipped stitches, 3 will count as one double crochet). Now, repeat across until you reach the last 3 stitches*skip two stitches and make 3 double crochet stitches in the next stitch.
When you reach the last 3 stitches, skip two and crochet only one double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2: Turn the work and crochet 3 turning chains. Make 2 double crochet stitches in the 2 chain-space.
Repeat across until you reach the last space *3 double crochet stitches, and crochet 3 double crochet stitches in the next chain-space.
In the last space, crochet two double crochet and one on the top loop of the last stitch.
Row 3: Turn the work and crochet three turning chains. Repeat *3 double crochets in each chain space across the row. In the last space, work two double crochets and one at the top of the last stitch.
Repeat row 2 and row 3 until you reach the desired height.