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Alpine Stitch Crochet Tutorial

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August 9, 2019 Ashlea 13 Comments

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The Alpine Stitch adds such texture and visual appeal in crochet. Use this beautiful crochet stitch for your next blanket, cowl, wrap, or anything else your heart desires!

Alpine Stitch Crochet Tutorial

Alpine Crochet Stitch Tutorial

To begin a project using the Alpine Stitch, you’ll need to start with two rows of regular crochet. You’ll need those two rows as a foundation in order to get the Alpine pattern going. In order to make the Alpine pattern you will need to know how to:

Sc = Single Crochet

Dc = Double Crochet

Fptc = Front Post Treble Crochet (or Front Post Double Crochet, as noted below)

How to crochet the alpine stitch

It is important to note that how you crochet the Alpine Stitch can vary based on individual tension. In this tutorial I have used Front Post Treble Crochet because I find the Front Post Double Crochet to be a bit too short and causes the work to curl as a result. If you prefer the look of the shorter stitch instead, or if your tension is different than mine, that will work just fine as well!

Helpful tips:

Always place the double crochet in the previous row’s fptc and place the fptc around the post of the double crochet two rows below.

Crochet one row of single crochets in between each Alpine (dc/fptc) row.

Grab your hook and let’s get started!

How to crochet the Alpine Stitch

1. Start with an odd number of chains. Double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and in each to end. You should have an odd number of stitches. In this sample I have 11 stitches. The wider the piece, the prettier the effect.

2. Ch-1, turn, single crochet in each stitch to end.

3. Ch-2, turn. Dc in first stitch, fptc (or fpdc if you have a looser tension) around the dc two rows below.  Dc in next st, then fptc around the next dc two rows down. Alternate dcs and fptcs to the end of the row, ending with a dc in the last stitch.

4. Ch-1, turn, sc in each stitch to end.

5. Ch-2, turn, place one dc in each of the first 2 sts * fptc around dc from two rows down, dc in next stitch * repeat between * * to end. Dc in last stitch.  (note that you should have two double crochets to start this row and two double crochets to finish this row)

Repeat steps 2 – 5 being sure to alternate the starting stitches every other dc/fptc row so that they are always offset.

That is it! The Alpine Stitch is so fun to crochet and works up quickly once you get going. Perfect for baby blankets and all sorts of textured crochet work. If this is the first time you are crocheting this stitch, play around with using the Front Post Double crochet instead of the Front Post Treble crochet to see if you like the look of that better. I hope you love this new stitch!

Alpine Stitch Video Tutorial

Stay tuned because this purple blanket below will be a free pattern coming soon to the Crochet Pattern archives!

How to Crochet the Alpine Stich

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Comments

  1. Elisabeth. says

    October 26, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I was wondering how to inc and dec with this stitch
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  2. Anne says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! Very easy to follow your instructions and video.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 30, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      I am so glad you liked it!
      Reply
  3. Cindy McBride says

    September 7, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Does the beginning chain 2 count as a stitch?
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 7, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Cindy! No, the ch 2 does not count.
      Reply
      • Cindy says

        September 9, 2020 at 9:34 pm

        Thank you, Ashlea!
        Reply
  4. Trudy Engelen says

    August 22, 2020 at 10:31 am

    I too would like to make a bath at set. How will I finish it off?
    Reply
  5. Tanja says

    August 6, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Thinking of making a bath mat with this pattern - found a 10mm needle size yarn but am unsure how much i need of it... will the pattern give me a frame to finish the look like a mat? Love your inspirations! Thanks a lot
    Reply
  6. Gloria Gullatte says

    June 4, 2020 at 8:35 am

    I'm ready to buy the yarn and get started. Please tell me the weight and fiber content of the yarn you used--I want my blanket to look and feel just like yours. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      June 8, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Hi Gloria! I used Red Heart With Love which is a worsted (4) weight acrylic yarn. Hope this helps!
      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    August 19, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    Pinned! Thank you!
    Reply
  8. Emily says

    August 9, 2019 at 11:30 am

    I use this this stitch w Bernat Blanket yarn to make a gorgeous heavy winter blanket! Turns out gorgeous!
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      August 15, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Ooooo! I bet they are deliciously squishy and beautiful!
      Reply

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