Herringbone Stitch Crochet Tutorial – Free Patterns

Learn how to do the herringbone double crochet stitch step by step with a written tutorial. There are also links to videos on how to this textured stitch.

What is herringbone crochet? Herringbone crochet is either the double, half or single crochet herringbone stitch. Like herringbone it has a slant to the stitch. There also, crochet patterns that mimic the herringbone pattern using different patterns.

The herringbone crochet stitch is an easy variation of the double crochet stitch. The stitch is close together and is two sided. The stitch has a slight lean to it which gives it it’s name.

There is no multiple needed for the chain. You can use any number, so it makes for an easy pattern.

This easy crochet stitch is great for blankets, scarves, ear warmers and more. It works great for different gauges of yarn too.

I enjoy using this crochet stitch in blanket and scarves. It has a more woven appearance then the regular double crochet. Since, it is easy to do and has good height it is a fast stitch too that doesn’t use too much yarn.

Half Double Crochet Herringbone

There is also the half double crochet herringbone stitch. This stitch is an easy variation of the half double crochet and makes a tight woven textured. For this crochet stitch try: Half Double Crochet Dishcloth.

Like the double crochet herringbone, there is no multiple needed for the chain. Use any number for the chain, so it makes for an easy pattern.

Free Double Crochet Herringbone PDF Patterns to Try

• Herringbone Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Herringbone Chunky Headband Pattern
• Ombre Crochet Throw Pattern
• Herringbone Infinity Scarf Pattern
• Modern Herringbone Throw
• Herringbone Stripe Baby Blanket Pattern

Herringbone Stitch Double Crochet Written Tutorial

This photo and written step by step tutorial of the herringbone stitch are shown left-handed.

First, yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. 

Next, yarn over and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. 

Finally, yarn over, pull through 1 loop on the hook, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.

At the end of the row, chain 2 and turn. Do a double crochet herringbone stitch in the 2nd stitch (the chain stitch counts as the first stitch of the row and you do no crochet in it.)

This stitch is usually abbreviated as hhdc.

Video Tutorials – Learn the Herringbone Stitch

• Double Crochet Herringbone Stitch – Right-Handed
• Double Crochet Herringbone – Left-Handed

Try these Free Herringbone Stitch Patterns

• Herringbone Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Half Double Herringbone Dishcloth Pattern
• Potholder Half Double Crochet Herringbone Pattern
• Herringbone Chunky Headband Pattern
• Ombre Crochet Throw Pattern
• Herringbone Infinity Scarf Pattern
• Modern Herringbone Throw
• Herringbone Stripe Baby Blanket Pattern
• Peachy Stripe Baby Blanket

Big List of Free Crochet Patterns

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