Learn how to crochet the wonderfully textured crochet Alpine Stitch in this quick, comprehensive tutorial that includes photos, written instructions, and a video.
I love the texture of this stitch and think it is the perfect stitch for a blanket, bag, scarf/cowl, hat, or other accessories. It’s especially good for baby blankets and garments (both pullover sweaters and cardigans) as the texture feels wonderful. Try it for fall jackets, and cushion covers, too!
Other Names for the Alpine Stitch
This stitch goes by many other names, including the raised ripple stitch and the alternating double crochet and front post stitch. But the most common name for it is the crochet Alpine Stitch.
Alpine Stitch Video Tutorial
How to Crochet the Alpine Stitch (Written pattern and photo tutorial)
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Any weight yarn will do, although it does get super thick once you get to a yarn weight 6 or 7, which might be just what you’re looking for!
Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn. If you aren’t sure about the size, check the yarn label for a recommended hook size.
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Notes
These instructions are in US terms. UK terms for sc are dc, dc is tr and fpdc is fptr. (A US double crochet is a UK treble crochet.)
You will be alternating fpdc and regular dc stitches, so when working a row with fpdc, if the stitch below is a fpdc, you will work a dc into it, and if the stitch below is a dc, fpdc into it.
Make sure to skip the unused sc behind the fpdc.
Never work the fpdc into the sc rows, always reach down into the dc below the single crochet row.
Ch 3 at beginning of row always counts as dc.
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain Stitch (ch)
Single Crochet Stitch (sc)
Double Crochet Stitch (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Chain any odd number of chains.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, *fpdc around next dc two rows below, dc in top of next st of same row; repeat from * to last st, fpdc around turning ch.
Row 5: Ch1, sc in each st across; turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, *dc in top of next st, fpdc around next dc two rows below; repeat from * to end.
Repeat rows 3-6 until desired length.
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