Herringbone Crochet Stitch

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 The Herringbone Crochet Stitch is a beautiful, textured stitch that mimics a knit pattern. It is commonly worked as a half double crochet (HDC) or double crochet (DC). By manipulating your loops, you create a distinct diagonal slant that makes for stunning blankets, scarves, and sweaters. [1, 2, 3, 4]




The most popular variation is the Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HDC). Follow these steps to create a swatch.

How to Crochet the Herringbone HDC



Foundation Chain: Chain any number + 1.
  • Row 1:
    1. Yarn over, insert your hook into the 3rd chain from the hook.
    2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (you will have 3 loops on your hook).
    3. Pull the first loop directly through the second loop on your hook.
    4. Yarn over and pull through both of the remaining loops.
    5. Repeat this across the entire row, then chain 2 and turn. [1]
  • Row 2 & Beyond:
    1. The chain 2 counts as your first stitch. Skip the first stitch (or the stitch right below your chain).
    2. For the next stitch, yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
    3. Pull the first loop through the second loop.
    4. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
    5. Repeat across the row and chain 2 to turn. [1, 6, 7, 8]
Pro-Tips for Success
  • Keep your tension loose: The secret to the herringbone stitch is easily sliding that first loop through the second. If you crochet too tightly, it will be very difficult to work the next row.
  • Always turn: The herringbone pattern needs to be worked back and forth to get the slanted, overlapping look.
  • Try the Single Crochet version: You can also do a Herringbone Single Crochet (HSC). This version is worked by inserting your hook into the vertical bar (left leg) of the previous stitch and into the next chain, then pulling through all three loops. [2, 7, 8, 9]




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