Granny Spike Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Granny Spike Stitch is an easy variation of traditional granny stripes. This is one of those crochet stitches that looks complicated but is actually pretty easy.
This crochet stitch has a really elegant texture to it and is one of those stitches that look great in a solid color or stripes. I think it would be a great stitch to use in a lightweight yarn for a baby blanket but would really be suitable for almost any type of project.
Learn how to crochet the Granny Spike Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- #4/Worsted Weight Yarn (Bernat Super Value used in Pattern)
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 2- 3dc groups x 5 rows = 2 in
- Finished: 12 x 12
Abbreviations
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Dc: double crochet
- Long dc: long double crochet
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl st: slip stitch
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc
- Watch your tension on long dc stitches, don’t make them to tight
- Ch multiple of 4 more to make bigger or smaller
Instructions
Chain a multiple of 4 to start.
Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (ch 3 counts as dc), *ch 1, skip 3 chs, 3 dc in next repeat from * across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 4, *skip 3 sts, (dc, long dc into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp, ch 1, Repeat from * across until 3 sts remain. Skip 2 sts, dc in last. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, (long dc st into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp. *Ch 1, skip 3 sts (dc, long dc st into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp, Repeat from * across. Turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Granny Spike Stitch Crochet Square
Ch 36
Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (ch 3 counts as dc), *ch 1, skip 3 chs, 3 dc in next repeat from * across. Turn (9 - 3 dc groups)
Row 2: Ch 4, *skip 3 sts, (dc, long dc into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp, ch 1, Repeat from * across until 3 sts remain. Skip 2 sts, dc in last. Turn. (8 - 3 dc groups)
Row 3, Ch 3, (long dc st into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp. *Ch 1, skip 3 sts (dc, long dc st into st directly below, dc) in ch 1 sp, Repeat from * across. Turn. (9 - 3 dc groups)
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your block is square. I did 27 rows. Do not turn on last row. Continue to border.
Border
Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. On top edge, long dc in middle stitch below each ch 1 space. This will help close any gaps. Join to 1st sc with sl st. Finish off, weave in ends.
