The Herringbone Double Crochet stitch tutorial features a beautiful variation of the basic double crochet stitch.Â
It creates a distinctive v-shaped pattern, which gives it such a beautiful look.Â
You can find the Herringbone Double crochet stitch featured in this throw pillow pattern & also this women’s cardigan pattern.Â
I’ve also included a way for you to grab the printable version in a bundle, more details about that further down.
Find more: Easy Crochet Stitches.
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About the herringbone double crochet stitch
The Herringbone Double Crochet stitch tutorial features a beautiful variation of the basic double crochet stitch.Â
Learn how to crochet the herringbone double crochet stitch.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 5.5 mm (US: I-9 UK: 5).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
For this one I used We Crochet – Swish Worsted, a 4 medium weight yarn.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 1 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
Abbreviations
The Herringbone Double Crochet is often abbreviated HBdc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Gauge, Sizes and Measurements
To Make a 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn given, I crocheted:Â
- Ch 23 st, for a total of 22 stitches per row.
- 16 rows.Â
Instructions for the herringbone double crochet stitch
Written Instructions:
Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through stitch, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.Â
Start rows with chain 2, counting as 1 double crochet.
End rows with a regular double crochet and turn.
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Chain any number of stitches.
Yarn over.
Draw up a loop from next st. 3rd chain from hook if it’s the first stitch worked.
Pull through first loop on hook.
Yarn over.
Pull through first loop on hook.
Yarn over. Pull through both loops on hook. The Herringbone Double Crochet stitch is now finished.
How it looks after finishing 2 Herringbone Double Crochet Stitches.
How it looks after finishing 1 row. Note that it’s recommended to end the row with a regular double crochet to keep the edges straighter. Turn to continue to row 2.
How it looks after finishing 2 rows. Turn to continue to next row. Note that the row begins with chain 2, counting as a double crochet. Repeat row 2 until project is desired size.
Want the Printable Version?
If you like the herringbone double crochet, I’m sure you’re going to love the other 15 stitches for the Spring Stitches CAL as well.Â
We’ve gathered the collection of 16 crochet stitch tutorials in a super affordable e-book.Â
