Crochet Cobblestone Stitch: Easy Free Pattern + Video

 

Pattern name: Cobblestone Stitch

Designer: Mirrymas

Difficulty: Easy

Hook size: 4.00 mm

Steps: 5

Images: 10

Description

The cobblestone stitch covers the fabric in rows of little round bumps that look like the stones of a cobbled street. It uses just two stitches, single crochet and treble crochet. When a tall treble crochet sits between two short single crochets, it folds and pops out as a bump. A plain row of single crochet between the cobblestone rows keeps the fabric neat and sturdy. It is perfect for scarves, blankets, cardigans and hats.

Materials

• Yarn — milk cotton yarn (any yarn works, as long as you use a matching hook)
• Hook — 4.00 mm, or the size recommended for your yarn

Abbreviations

• ch = Chain
• sc = Single Crochet (double crochet in UK terms)
• tr = Treble Crochet (double treble crochet in UK terms)
• st(s) = Stitch(es)

Special Stitch Instructions

• Treble crochet (tr): yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops, then yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

Step 1: Foundation Chain

Make a slip knot and chain a multiple of 2 (an even number). For this sample, chain 28. Add chains for a bigger project or use fewer for a smaller one, keeping the number even.

Step 2: Row 1 (Single Crochet)

Skip the first chain from your hook. Each chain has two loops at the top; insert your hook into the back loop of the second chain from the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Work 1 sc into the back loop of each chain all the way across. Make sure you crochet into the very last chain.

Ch 1 and turn. This ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Total: 27 sc (1 fewer than your chains, because you skipped the first chain).

Step 3: Row 2 (Cobblestone Row)

Work 1 sc into the first stitch, inserting your hook below the top two loops.

In the next stitch, work 1 tr, going under both top loops:

1. Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the stitch.

2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook).

3. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops on your hook).

4. Yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops (2 loops on your hook).

5. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Your treble crochet is complete.

*Work 1 sc into the next stitch, then 1 tr into the following stitch.* Repeat from * across the row. The row always begins and ends with a sc, so the very last stitch is a sc.

Ch 1 and turn.

Total: 27 stitches (14 sc and 13 tr).

Step 4: Row 3 (Single Crochet)

Turn your work slightly so the two loops at the top of each stitch face you. You will notice small loops and big loops: the small ones are the tops of the single crochets and the big ones are the tops of the treble crochets from Row 2.

The ch 1 you just made does not count as a stitch. Work 1 sc into each stitch all the way across, small and big, inserting your hook below the top two loops. Do not skip any stitches.

Ch 1 and turn.

Total: 27 sc.

Step 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 3

Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until your piece is as tall as you want. Every row has 27 stitches. Always begin each cobblestone row with a sc. Finish with a single crochet row (Row 3) for a neat top edge, then fasten off and weave in your ends.

Author Notes

• In Row 1, insert your hook into the back loop of each chain.
• The ch 1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch.
• Cobblestone rows always begin and end with a single crochet.
• In the single crochet rows, turn your work so the top two loops of each stitch face you. The small loops are the single crochets and the big loops are the treble crochets; work into every one of them.
• The right side is the side with the bumps showing.

Customizing

• Common sizes: adult hat about 50 to 56 cm (20 to 22 in) around the head; scarf about 18 x 150 cm (7 x 60 in); cardigan back panel (adult M) about 50 x 60 cm (20 x 24 in); baby blanket about 75 x 90 cm (30 x 36 in); throw about 125 x 150 cm (50 x 60 in).
• Make a test swatch first with the yarn and hook you plan to use: chain 28 and work at least 9 rows, then measure how many stitches and rows fit in 10 cm (4 in).
• To work out your foundation chain, multiply the width you want (in cm) by the number of stitches in 1 cm, then add 1. If the answer is odd, add 1 more to make it even.
• Stitch counts for any size: for a foundation chain of C, every row has C − 1 stitches, and each cobblestone row has C ÷ 2 single crochets and (C ÷ 2) − 1 treble crochets. For example, 40 chains gives 39 stitches (20 sc and 19 tr).
• To estimate your yarn, weigh your swatch and divide by its area (width x height in cm) to get grams per square cm, then multiply by the area of your project. Add 10 to 15 percent extra and buy all your yarn from the same dye lot.
• For a long foundation chain, place a stitch marker every 20 chains and chain loosely, or use a hook one size larger for the chain.
• To make stripes, change colour at the end of a single crochet row so each new colour starts with a cobblestone row.
• For a blanket border, work single crochet evenly around all four sides, with 3 single crochets in each corner.
• For a hat or cardigan, keep the right side (the bumpy side) on the outside when you sew the pieces together.

Video

Watch the video tutorial

Conclusion

The cobblestone stitch turns two simple stitches into a wonderfully bumpy texture. Once you get the rhythm of one single crochet, one treble crochet, the rows go by quickly. Try it for a warm hat, a scarf or a cosy blanket.

If you make something with this stitch, I would love to see it. Share a photo and tag me on Instagram or TikTok at @mirrymascrafts, and leave a comment below to let me know how it went.

More stitch patterns to try:

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• Half Double Crochet Back Loop Stitch: an easy, stretchy ribbed stitch.
• Crochet Bean Stitch: soft, puffy beans that sit neatly together.
• Crochet Star Stitch: rows of little six-pointed stars.
• Granny Square Christmas Tree: a quick holiday decoration.
• Easy Textured Crochet Blanket Stitch: slip stitch and half double crochet.
• Back Loop Shell Stitch: curved shells worked in the back loop.

Happy crocheting, and see you in the next tutorial!