Learn how to crochet the Larksfoot stitch. If you can chain and make a double crochet, that's all you need! A fab stitch that grows quickly and looks impressive.

Perfect for blankets 😍

Crochet Larksfoot Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

Yarn used in imagery - Scheepjes Chunky Monkey with a 6mm Hook

Colours (in order of use) Cardinal, Coral, Deep Orange, Ochre, Mustard, Eucalyptus, Cornflower Blue, Mauve & Amethyst

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• SC = Single crochet

• DC = Double crochet

• DC Spike = Double crochet spike

• Ch sp = Chain space

• Rep = Repeat

• YO = Yarn over

• St = Stitch

SPECIAL STITCH: Double Crochet Spike Stitch: YO, insert hook in ch sp two rows down, YO, and complete the DC as normal.

Foundation Row: Ch multiples of 4 until you get the desired width plus 1 for turning.

Row 1: Starting in the fourth ch from the hook, make 2 DC and rep *ch 1, skip 1 st, 3 DC* across.

Row 2: Ch 3 (this counts as the first st) and turn.

Make 2 DC and rep *ch 1, skip 1 st, 3 DC* across.

Row 3: Ch 4 (this counts as the first st and ch 1) and turn.

Rep *skip 1 st, 1 DC, 1 DC Spike, 1 DC, ch 1* across.

Row 4: Ch 4 (this counts as the first st and ch 1) and turn.

Rep *3 DC, ch 1, skip 1 st* across.

Row 5: Ch 3 (this counts as the first st) and turn.

Rep *1 DC Spike, 1 DC, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 DC* across.

Row 6: Ch 3 (this counts as the first st) and turn.

Make 2 DC and rep *ch 1, skip 1 st, 3 DC* across.

Rows 7-onward: Rep rows 3-6 for as long as you’d like your project to be.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin