Learn how to crochet Herringbone Stitch successfully in this step-by-step photo and VIDEO tutorial below. The Herringbone Stitch is elegant, richly textured and definitely worth taking the time to figure out.

Challenging yourself is a great way to learn and keep yourself motivated!

After you learn the basic crochet stitches, you can form all kinds of decorative stitch patterns. The Herringbone Crochet Stitch is a fun way to add texture to your work.

This crochet stitch would be great for cowls, scarfs, blankets and more!

The amazing chevron effect is achieved by working single crochet stitches you know in a unique way.

I will say that at first, the herringbone crochet stitch requires both concentration and perseverance but if you practice with small swatches until you are ready to tackle your first pattern, then you will find the process much easier.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to crochet herringbone stitch in rows back and forth. It’s a two row repeat so it’s fairly easy to memorize once you’re a few rows in. 

To learn how to crochet a herringbone stitch, watch the step-by-step video tutorial below and scroll down for the written instructions.

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HERRINGBONE STITCH CROCHET FREE PATTERNS YOU MIGHT LOVE

1. Diana Herringbone Shawl / 2. Twisted Herringbone Crochet Headband / 3. Herringbone Crochet Cowl / 4. Siri Herringbone Hat

HERRINGBONE CROCHET STITCH TUTORIAL

1. Start with a chain any length.
2. Right side. Work first single crochet in the second chain from the hook working in the back bump of the chain. The needle points at the right place.

3. Next, insert your hook into left leg of sc just made.

4. Now, insert the hook into the back bump of the next chain and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

5. Continue working herringbone single crochet to end. First, insert your hook into left leg of previous stitch, then insert the hook into the back bump of the next chain. Pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Turn.

6. Wrong Side. Chain 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the back to the front (the needle points the right direction).

7. To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from back to front. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

8. Work in the same manner to the end of the row.

9. Right Side. Chain 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the front to back.

10. To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from front to back. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

11. Work in the same manner to the end of the row.

Next, repeat instruction for Row 2 – Row 3.

Appearance of RS (right side):

Appearance of WS (wrong side):

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