Easy Herringbone Crochet Stitch Tutorial In Three Ways

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Crochet Herringbone Stitch

The herringbone pattern is a fun crochet stitch you can learn how to make. In this tutorial, I am so excited to walk you through the step by step instructions to learn how to crochet the herringbone stitch. This is a beautiful stitch that you can crochet for many different projects, and it has a great texture to it and visual appeal. 

I enjoy using this stitch pattern for a variety of projects. I am so excited to share the instructions on how to make this unique crochet stitch with you, in the hopes that you will love it too! 

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Herringbone Crochet Stitch Tutorial

In this herringbone crochet stitch tutorial, you will learn all about the herringbone crochet stitch, the different variations in which the same style of stitch can be made, using different crochet stitches. Plus, once you learn how to make these different types of herringbone crochet stitches, you can enjoy using them in so many different crochet patterns. The main difference between the herringbone crochet stitch and regular crochet stitches, is that the herringbone will give you the herringbone pattern in all of your projects, which is so cool! 

What Is Herringbone Stitch?

The herringbone crochet stitch uses your basic crochet stitches, that are made slightly differently to give you the cool herringbone pattern appearance. This is a unique stitch made to look like interlocking “v’s”, or a chevron pattern. 

What does it look like?

The herringbone stitch when made correctly, is a cool zig-zag pattern. It looks almost like a fishtail, or interlocking “v’s” to make a symmetrical zig-zag pattern. This cool texture crochet stitch is a great way to mix up the appearance of your basic crochet project. 

Herringbone comes in many Variations

The herringbone stitch pattern can be made in a variety of ways. First, it takes your basic crochet stitches, such as single crochet stitches, half double, and double crochet stitches, then with a few alterations to how the stitches are made, you turn these simple stitches into beautiful herringbone stitches. 

Keep in mind, that the main difference between regular single crochet, regular half double, and regular double crochet stitch is how each individual stitch is created. Don’t worry though, I will walk with you through each step to turn your regular crochet stitches into herringbone stitches.  

I am so excited to walk with you through the written instructions to make each type of herringbone stitch, so that you can practice them and decide which one is perfect for your next project. Plus, in these instructions, you will find step-by-step photo tutorials so that you can easily follow along. Let’s get started!  

How to crochet Herringbone Stitch

Supplies You’ll Need:

Yarn – a medium worsted weight yarn is likely to be the best to work with as you learn this stitch.

4.00 mm hook is the recommended hook size, you can increase or decrease the hook size as desired for your stitching preference. 

Abbreviations:

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain 

sc – single crochet

rsc – reverse single crochet 

hsc – herringbone single crochet

rhsc – wrong side herringbone single crochet

hhdc – herringbone half double crochet 

hdc – herringbone double crochet

st/sts – stitch/stitches

Pattern Notes:

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Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch

Foundation Chain: To make the herringbone single crochet stitch, you will want to start by creating a foundation chain. Make your chain stitch with your desired number of stitches. 

Now with a herringbone single crochet stitch, there is a right side, and a wrong side. Depending on which row you are working, you will create the stitches accordingly. 

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First Row of HSC, on right side rows: in the 2nd ch stitch from your hook, work a regular single crochet stitch. Then to make the herringbone single crochet stitch, *insert your hook into the left leg of the first single crochet stitch made. This is the vertical strand of yarn located on the left hand side of the stitch as you are looking at it. 

Next, insert your hook into the next chain stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull your hook through all three loops on your hook.* This completes the herringbone single crochet stitch. Repeat these steps from * to * in each of the next stitches.  

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RHSC, on wrong side rows: Chain 1, turn. To start the wrong side row, you will first want to make a reverse single crochet stitch (rsc). To make the reverse single crochet stitch, place your working yarn on the side of your project nearest to you, then insert your hook from back to front, yarn over on the front side of your project, and pull the yarn towards the back of your project. 

You now have two loops on your hook. 

Yarn over, from back to front like normal, and pull through both loops on your hook. This finishes out the first stitch that was made as a rsc. 

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Now, to move onto the herringbone single crochet stitch for the wrong sides. *Working on the back side of your project, insert your crochet hook through the vertical leg, then insert your hook into the next stitch, from back to front. 

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Yarn over, and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on your hook. 

Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook.* Repeat the steps (from * to *) to make the reverse herringbone single crochet stitch across the row. 

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HSC, on right side rows: Chain 1, turn. Work a regular single crochet stitch in the first st. Then to make the herringbone single crochet stitch, *insert your hook into the left leg of the first single crochet stitch made. This is the vertical strand of the previous stitch, located on the left hand side of the stitch as you are looking at it. 

Next, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have three loops on your hook. 

Yarn over and pull your hook through all three loops on your hook.* This completes the herringbone single crochet stitch. Repeat these steps from * to * in each of the next stitches.  

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Repeat the instructions to make the reverse herringbone single crochet stitch for the wrong sides, and the herringbone single crochet stitch for the right sides. Continue to repeat these steps until the project is your desired size. 

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Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch

The nice thing about a herringbone half double crochet stitch is that it is the same stitch no matter if you are working the right side or wrong side of your crochet project. 

Row 1: Create your foundation chain with as many chain stitches as desired. 

Row 2: Turn, in the 3rd chain stitch from your hook, is where we will start the first herringbone half double crochet stitch. To make this stitch, *yarn over, and insert your hook into the stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on your hook. 

Pull the first loop through the second loop on your hook. Then yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook* to finish out the first herringbone half double crochet stitch. Repeat these steps from * to * across the row. 

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Row 3: Chain 2, turn. Working in the previous row’s hhdc sts, make your first herringbone half double crochet. To do this, *yarn over, and insert your hook into the stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on your hook. 

Pull the first loop through the second loop on your hook. Then yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.* Repeat these steps from * to * for each stitch across your project. 

Repeat the steps in row three until your herringbone half double crochet project is your desired size. 

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Herringbone Double Crochet

Row 1: Create your foundation chain by making as many chain stitches as you desire. 

Row 2: In the 4th chain from your hook, (tip: some patterns may suggest working in the 3rd chain stitch instead), make your first hdc. 

To make the first herringbone double crochet stitch, *yarn over, then insert your hook into the chain stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on your hook. 

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Pull the first loop on your hook, through the second loop on your hook. There are now two loops on your hook. 

Yarn over, and pull through the first loop on your hook. There are now two loops on your hook. 

Yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.* This finishes out the first herringbone double crochet stitch. Repeat these steps, from * to * in each stitch across your project. 

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Row 3: Chain 3 stitches, and turn. Make a hdc stitch in each stitch across your project. To do this, you will first *yarn over, then insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on your hook. 

Pull the first loop on your hook, through the second loop on your hook. There are now two loops on your hook. 

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Yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook. There are still two loops on your hook. 

Yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.* Repeat these steps, from * to * for each hdc stitch across your row. 

Repeat row three until your project reaches your desired size. 

Check Out This Step-By-Step Video Tutorial

To help you see these stitches in action, please watch this video tutorial to see how to make each of these different herringbone crochet stitches.  

Tips and Tricks for the Herringbone Crochet Stitch

How to Increase or Decrease HSC Stitch:

To increase the herringbone single crochet stitch is quite easy. You will simply make two of the hsc stitches in the same stitch. However, to decrease the herringbone single crochet stitch, it is one more step than making the hsc stitch. 

To decrease it, you will want to insert your hook into the left leg of the previous hsc stitch made, then insert your hook into the next stitch, and the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop through both of those stitches. Yarn over again and pull through the remaining stitches on your hook. 

Start with a Sample Swatch

It is a great idea to practice these herringbone stitches by making a small sample watch. You can use 100% cotton yarn and then it can also be used as a dishcloth when you are done. Making a sample swatch will help you to practice each of the stitches until you get the hang of it. That way the project you make with them will look even better. 

The Turning Chain

When making a hsc, hhdc, or hdc you will want to make a turning chain at the end of each row, before you begin the next row. Please note that each of these turning chain stitches count as a stitch in your next row. The number of chain stitches needed to turn will depend on what type of herringbone stitch you are making. Here are my preferred number of turning chains by herringbone stitch. 

Herringbone single crochet: 1 turning chain

Herringbone half double crochet: 2 turning chains

Herringbone double crochet: 3 turning chains (some prefer to use only 2 turning chains) 

FAQs

Is herringbone single crochet reversible?

No, the herringbone single crochet stitch is not reversible. There is a definite right side and wrong side to the stitches. 

How do you do herringbone single crochet in the round?

When making a herringbone single crochet stitch in the round, you will make the stitches as instructed above, however, you will want to join the starting stitch to the ending by creating a slip stitch.

Are there other types of herringbone crochet stitches?

We have covered the three main herringbone crochet stitches. Those are the herringbone single crochet stitch, the herringbone half double crochet stitch, and the herringbone double crochet stitch.  

The Crochet Herringbone Stitch

The herringbone crochet stitch is a beautiful crochet stitch that provides a rich textured appearance to any crochet project. You can enjoy using these stitches in a wide variety of projects simply by replacing a basic crochet stitch with the herringbone stitch. 

Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my tutorial for how to make the herringbone crochet stitch. I hope that you have enjoyed learning these different herringbone stitches. Now you can enjoy making these crochet stitches in your next project. 

Happy Crocheting!

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