How to Crochet the Short Spike Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Short Spike Stitch is a 4-row repeat pattern created with alternating single crochet and long single crochet stitches that create a tight, solid fabric. It works best when using 2 colors to see the long spike stitches better, suitable for blankets, garments, and any design that requires a tight fabric.
Learn how to crochet the Short Spike Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- Marriner Yarns Aran is white and blue
- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch – chain
- yo- yarn over
- long sc – long single crochet
- sc – single crochet
Special Stitches
Long Single Crochet (long sc) – A long single crochet is made in the same way as regular single crochet, except you insert your hook one row below and draw a longer loop.
Notes
- ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
- TIP: one row of short spike stitches starts and ends with 1sc, and the following row of short spike stitches starts and ends with 2sc to offset the pattern.
Instructions
Starting Chain: Start with white color. This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 2ch. My starting chain is 24ch.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each remaining chain, ch1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each stitch until the end of the row, ch1, turn. Don’t cut the yarn, leave it on the side of your work.
Row 3: Change colors to blue. Sc, *long sc, sc* until the end of the row, ch1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in each stitch until the end of the row, ch1, turn. Don’t cut the yarn, leave it on the side of your work.
Row 5: Change colors to white. Sc in next 2sts, *long sc, sc* until you have one st left, sc in last st, ch1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each stitch until the end of the row, ch1, turn. Don’t cut the yarn, leave it on the side of your work.
Repeat rows 3-6 until you have the required length.
