In today’s tutorial, I will be showing you how to make the Cabbage Patch stitch. The name of this stitch is what intrigued me to try it and I am so glad I did.
This stitch is made up of a 2-row repeat. One row of crossed double crochets and then a row of shells stitches. It works up quickly once you get the stitch pattern memorized.
Tips for crocheting the Cabbage Patch Stitch
My best tip for success with this stitch is to keep your foundation chain loose. You can do this by simply being mindful and crocheting with a looser tension or by going up a hook size for the chain only.
This unique crochet stitch would make a really lovely blanket, scarf, or wrap. Its very versatile and looks good in stripes that change color each row or every 2 rows.
I always had plans to make a baby blanket with it but haven’t quite got around to doing it yet.
This crochet stitch is worked entirely of double crochets and chains. It has alternating rows of double crochet shells, which means a group of stitches worked all in the same stitch. In this case it’s 4 double crochets. Then on the next row you make crossed double crochets all the way across.
Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with a crossed double crochet. I have a tutorial down below.
Information needed for this crochet stitch tutorial
- I used a worsted weight yarn and a 5.5mm hook
- This is just a tutorial so please use any yarn and hook you want.
Abbreviations
- I use US terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Dc: double crochet
- St(s): stitch(es)
The Details
- 2-row repeat
- Chain a multiple of 4 + 3 more chs
- Looks good on both sides
- Ch 3 counts as dc
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Cabbage Patch Crochet Stitch Instructions
Grab your yarn and hook and let’s get started!
Row 1: Skip 4 chs, 4 dc in next *skip 3 chs, 4 dc in next repeat from * across until 2 chs remain. Skip 1 ch. Dc in last. Turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) *skip 3 sts, dc in next. Ch 2, Dc back into the first skipped st. Repeat from * across. Dc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 4 dc in each ch 2 sp across. Dc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Repeat rows 2 & 3
A Closer Look at the Crossed Double Crochet
Did you understand the crossed double crochet from row 2? Here is a color-coded picture that I hope will help you master this stitch.
In the first row, you made groups of 4-double crochets. In the second row, you will make a double crochet in the last double crochet of the group from the previous row (Purple). Then chain 2.(Green) You will finish your crossed double by making 1 double crochet back into the first stitch of that group of 4 (blue).
If you enjoyed this crossed crochet stitch, you might also like this one!
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And that’s all there is to it! What are you going to make, I would love to know?
Trying to leave a comment (tech~impaired lol) I learned to crochet a million years ago by my mother. Didn’t get serious till almost two years ago and now my day isn’t complete unless I’ve crocheted on something. Love your blog and the cabbage patch stitch. Had to sit right down and try it out. I think I’ve learned something new almost every day in the past couple of years, and it (and I) just keeps getting better and more fun. Thanks for sharing!!
Neighborhood girls learned together. The best time of my life. Woolworths was the only bixstore to get yarn from.
My sister showed me 2 basic stitches & I’ve learned the rest via YouTube about 2 yrs ago. I’ve been “hooked” ever since! I’m super excited to try your Cabbage Patch Stitch! Thanks so much for sharing!!?
You’re welcome Celia!
I’m self-taught as a young teenager. Both my daughter and son learned to crochet when they were around 10. Fifteen years later daughter picked up the “habit” and made baby blankets for family and friends with new babies. I continue my “habit” making prayer shawls and baby blankets for our church’s outreach program.
My Aunt Minnie taught me to crochet nearly 40 years ago!!
I learned to crochet 38 years ago when I was 9. My aunt taught me and I’ve been hooked ever since!
My supervisor taught me to crochet a few years ago and in turn, I showed her how to loom knit! .Thank you for this opportunity and for sharing your patterns!
I just learned how to crochet in the past year from my mom.
I learned to crochet over 30+ years ago just by watching and never learned to read a pattern until just a few months ago…now I am a collector too
My sweet grandma who passed away at 101 a few years ago taught me to crochet as a child. I started watching YouTube tutorials a few years ago to learn more and I’ve been hooked since 🙂
my Mom taught me to crochet at a young age. my first project was a huge granny square blanket. I’ve been crocheting for many years. I always have a WIP for traveling, Dr. appts, etc.
Me too! One for every occasion lol.
I learned to crochet from a crochet designer in Portland, OR. I was recovering from having been critically ill and needed something do do during my lengthy leave of absence from my job. I didn’t like sitting around and being unproductive and have enjoyed the craft ever since!!
I dont understand the chain 4 + 3 s..do you do this to make how long you want your afghan?
Yes. Make your chain as wide as you want your afghan. Just make sure it’s a multiple of 4. Then add 3 chains.
I learned to crochet from my grandmother when I was 11…over 42 years ago. 🙂 Each project I work on brings back those memories and I would love to sit with her and crochet together again. <3
I love this. My Grandma taught me when I was young too. I don’t get to see her much but when I sit and crochet it makes me feel like closer to her.
Thank you for the pattern and giveaway.
And I taught myself to crochet when I was 16.
You’re welcome Debbie!
I learned to crochet by watching youtube videos.
I taught myself to crochet with Debbie Stoller’s The Happy Hooker book. I have taught others since! Thank you for the opportunity!
You’re welcome Heather!
Learned basics from my grandmother when I was a young girl, but mostly taught myself with book and watching tutorials. I love your site which I just found. I will be using this stitch for my next project. Thanks for sharing your ideas and creative takents
I taught myself to crochet when I was eleven years old, with a ten cent learn how book,and a ball of used yarn my mother raveled from an old sweater ,while staying with my grandmother,using an oil lamp. I am now 80 years old and still love to crochet
Keeps you young! My grandma is 80 and she still knits everyday. ?