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    Home ยป Stitch Tutorials

    Updated: Sep 29, 2023 by Jess Coppom ยท

    Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch – Easy Video Tutorial

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    Learn how to crochet the herringbone double crochet stitch (hbdc) in this easy video tutorial. This modern-looking stitch is great for afghans, scarves, and striped projects.

    Because the herringbone design is based on double crochet, it also works up really quickly! Put it to use in our free “Bixby Cowl” pattern.

    A swatch of the herringbone double crochet stitch.

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    • Modern Herringbone Double Crochet
    • Easy Variation on Double Crochet
    • Suggested Supplies
    • Step-By-Step Video Tutorial
    • Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch Written Instructions
    • Final Thoughts On the Herringbone Stitch
    • Other Crochet Stitch Tutorials
    • That was so fun! Now what?
    • Invitation to our Facebook group
    • How To: Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch

    Modern Herringbone Double Crochet

    Do you know what I mean when I say something looks “too crocheted?” As in, it looks just a little fuddy duddy and old-fashioned? Like a toilet paper roll cover that you’d see in a church basement bathroom. You know, too crocheted.

    Don’t get me wrong. I love crochet. (Obviously.) But I particularly like it when the texture looks intricate, modern and sometimes even (dare I say it?), like knitting.

    A crochet pattern with herringbone double crochet stitches and two buttons.

    Easy Variation on Double Crochet

    Today I’d like to show you how to crochet the herringbone double crochet stitch because it has all the qualities we love about herringbone tile or fabric. This stitch has classic clean lines, a graphic overall effect and it’s really easy (and fast!) to crochet.

    Hbdc is ideal to use in crochet blankets and cozy infinity scarves.

    Related: 40+ Easy Crochet Stitches for Blankets

    A phone showing a the herringbone double crochet stitch video tutorial.

    Suggested Supplies

    I love how the herringbone stitch looks in this Wool-Ease Thick &ย Quick from Lion Brand. So squishy and plush, isn’t it? Using a chunky weight yarn and a large crochet hook makes for a thick and cozy fabric, but this stitch looks beautiful and delicate in DK weight or worsted weight yarn too.

    An in-progress herringbone double crochet stitch pattern with crochet hook and yarn skein.

    Alright, without further ado, let’s learn how to crochet the herringbone double crochet stitch! Check out the video below for step by step instructions or keep scrolling for the written instructions.

    Step-By-Step Video Tutorial

    Note: I don’t mention this in the video, but the final stitch of each row should be worked in the top part of the turning chain. I only learned this after making and recording the video.

    I suspect that doing this might eliminate the “gap” at the edges that I mention. My suggestion would be to make a little swatch using two turning chains and one using three turning chains and see what you like best!

    Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch Written Instructions

    Here are written instructions for crocheting the herringbone stitch.

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    Abbreviations (US Terms):

    ch – chain
    dc – double crochet
    sk – skip
    yo – yarn over
    st – stitch
    tch – turning chain
    hbdc – herringbone double crochet: yo, insert hook into next chain, yo and pull through the chain and the first loop on the hook, yo and draw through 1 more loop on the hook, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

    Notes:
    โ€ข I explain this in the video tutorial, but the two swatches below illustrate the difference between using two (left) or three (right) turning chains. This stitch usually calls for three turning chains, but I prefer how there is less of a visible gap at each edge when two chains are used.

    These instructions explain the 2 turning chain (blue) version and instructions for the 3 turning chain version are in parentheses.

    โ€ข Work the final hbdc of each row into the top of the turning chain to create a smoother edge.

    An example of a small and large herringbone double crochet stitch pattern.

    Related: 27+ Free Crochet Hats and Beanies for Adults

    How to Start Herringbone Double Crochet

    The stitch multiple for starting herringbone double crochet is any number of stitches, plus 1 for the chain (or plus 2 for the chain for the 3 turning chain version).

    To say that another way, you can start with an even number (if you plan to do the 3 tch version) or an odd number (if you plan to do the 2 tch version).

    Row Repeat

    Row 1: Sk first 2 ch (sk first 3 ch for 3 tch version) (counts as 1 dc), 1 hbdc in next and every ch to end; turn.

    Row 2: Ch 2 (ch 3 for 3 tch version) (counts as 1 dc), sk first st, 1 hbdc in next and every hbdc to end of row, working last hbdc in tch; turn.

    Repeat row 2 for as many rows as you wish.

    Final Thoughts On the Herringbone Stitch

    The Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch is a versatile and reversible stitch perfect for many crochet projects. It adds great texture and drape, whether you’re making a hand towel, a baby blanket, or a cowl.

    Try swatching with cotton yarn so you can turn your practice square into a useful dishcloth or washcloth.

    And now that you know how to do the herringbone double crochet stitch, you can make the free “Bixby Cowl” pattern with ease!

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    Beginner crochet blanket gauge swatch in chunky blue yarn.
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    How To: Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch

    Learn how to crochet the herringbone double crochet stitch.ย This modern-looking stitch is great for afghans, scarves, and stripedย projects.
    Because the herringbone design is based on double crochet, it also works up really quickly! Put it to use in ourย free "Bixby Cowl" pattern.
    Gauge: na
    Measurements/Sizes: na
    Approx Time (varies by skill level): 3 hours hrs
    Yarn Cost: $15 – $20
    Author: Jess Coppom

    Materials

    • Any yarn

    Other Supplies

    • Crochet hook in size appropriate to yarn weight

    Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)

    • ch โ€“ chain
    • dc โ€“ double crochet
    • sk โ€“ skip
    • yo โ€“ย yarn over
    • st – stitch
    • tch โ€“ turning chain
    • hbdc – herringbone double crochet: yo, insert hook into next chain, yo and pull through the chain and the first loop on the hook, yo and draw through 1 more loop on the hook, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

    Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms):

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    Overall Pattern Notes

    Instructions

    • Foundation: Chain any odd number of stitches (or even number of stitches for the 3 tch version).

    Stitch Pattern

    • Row 1:ย Sk first 2 ch (sk first 3 ch for 3 tch version) (counts as 1 dc), 1 hbdc in next and every ch to end; turn.
    • Row 2:ย Ch 2 (ch 3 for 3 tch version) (counts as 1 dc), sk first st, 1 hbdc in next and every hbdc to end of row, working last hbdc in tch; turn.
    • Repeat row 2 for as many rows as you wish.

    Overall Pattern Notes

    • The stitch multiple for starting herringbone double crochet is any number of stitches, plus 1 for the chain (or plus 2 for the chain for the 3 turning chain version). To say that another way, you can start with an even number (if you plan to do the 3 tch version) or an odd number (if you plan to do the 2 tch version).
    • Work the final hbdc of each row into the top of the turning chain to create a smoother edge.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca says

      January 03, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you so much for this pattern! I appreciate how simply you explained it, and I love how fun and original the stitch turns out. Iโ€™m using a lighter weight yarn and my project is looking great! Thanks again ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 06, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Maria says

      December 29, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Jess! Thanks for the awesome video! I’m a new crocheter, and I can’t wait to try this stitch! What size crochet hook did you use for this pattern?

      Reply
    3. Melissa Keller says

      October 21, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Hi there! I love this stitch and have been working it for a baby blanket. I am an experienced crocheter but for some reason mine is not turning out with the same directional herringbone slant as yours. I rewatched the video and the only difference I see is that I stitch tighter than you do. Would that make the difference? Are your stitches fairly loose? Thanks so much for any wisdom you can give!
      Melissa

      Reply
    4. Rita says

      September 25, 2017 at 2:57 am

      Lovely your Hearing cowl. Thanks for sharing. I’m loving your posts.

      Reply
    5. Meghan says

      August 27, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      I AM trying this stitch with a blanket but the blanket keeps getting wavy? Is this normal or am I doing something wrong ?

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      March 03, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Have you ever tried this pattern with a lighter yarn that isn’t bulky?

      Reply
    7. Laura Read says

      February 11, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Jess!

      This is a great stitch I can’t wait to try! I’m confused though… I my grandma taught me the double crochet like: yarn over, pull through chain or stitch, yarn over, to front (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops… Have I been remembering the right stitch or have I mixed up the double with the 1 1/2?

      Thanks!
      Laura

      Reply
    8. Kathryn Horn says

      February 10, 2017 at 10:48 am

      I do all of my yarn overs from the back, so I’m wondering if the stitch will come out looking like yours, or like a completely different stitch? I haven’t tried it myself, yet…..

      Reply
    9. Kathryn Horn says

      February 06, 2017 at 11:13 am

      You didn’t mention that your ‘yarn overs’ are from the front and not the usual wrap from the back for this stitch.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 08, 2017 at 10:43 pm

        I think everyone does yarn overs slightly differently. I didn’t do them any differently for this stitch/video than I do for any other crocheting. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Aisha says

      January 27, 2017 at 1:27 am

      I thank u for sharing since I’m new to crochet. I don’t know how to make stitches and am ignorant in this area. U will enlighten me in this area so I can enjoy the smiles of my grandchildren in making them any items that I wish to make for them. Again thank u ever so very much.

      Reply
    11. Doris Marshall says

      January 22, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I like the stitch that looks like stars Could you please send me the how to do that stitch Thankyou. Doris

      Reply
    12. Tricia Brown says

      January 16, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Thank you for free crochet patterns.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 18, 2017 at 9:45 pm

        You’re welcome, Tricia! I love getting to chat crochet with people all over the world. It’s so wonderful!

        Reply
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