The Suzette crochet stitch is surprisingly easy and a perfect "fancy" stitch for beginners. Use it in my free Suzette bag pattern!
I recently shared a free crochet tote bag pattern that is made entirely using this one, simple stitch--the Suzette stitch! This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to move on from scarves and washcloths, but don't want to have their head buried in a pattern while they crochet.
Once you master this one stitch, you'll be well on your way to crocheting your own modern tote bag!
For those of you who don't know, this is my VERY FIRST VIDEO! Woohoo! It's been a goal of mine to get tutorial videos up on Make & Do Crew since I started this site eight months ago, but this video business is intimidating! The technology. The lighting. My voice. All of it.
I feel a mix of pride (I finished it!) and slight shyness (it's not perfect!) about putting it up here. So thanks in advance for being gentle. As Brene Brown puts it, I think I might have a "vulnerability hangover" tomorrow. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch new tutorials as I create them. (If you hurry, you might earn the title of my very first subscriber! Ha.)
How To Crochet the Suzette Stitch - Written Instructions
This stitch is worked on a foundation chain in multiples of 2. (This means you’ll end up with an odd number of stitches to work with because one chain will be lost to turning.)
Row 1: (1 sc, 1 dc) into second st from hook, *skip next st, (1 sc, 1 dc) into next st; repeat from * to last 2 st, sk 1 st, 1 sc in last st; turn.
Row 2: ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) into first sc, sk next dc, *(1 sc, 1 dc) into next sc, sk next dc; repeat from * to end finishing with 1 sc in turning ch; turn.
Repeat Row 2 for pattern.
I hope to make a lot more tutorial videos, so please leave a comment for anything you'd like to see a video about!
Riina S-K says
Hi!
Thank you so much for the tutorials! I hated handycraft in school because of the nasty teacher, so as a grown up woman I'm pretty bad at it!
Thanks to You I actually learned how to crochet again!!!
Really loving it and looking forward to new tutorials!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I'm so glad you're giving it another shot, Rinna! There are so many things we learn to dislike as kids and I think it takes a lot of maturity to try them again later in life. Please let me know if I can ever be a help in your creative pursuits! 🙂
Happy learning!
Jess
Sue K says
I've watched a fair number of video tutorials. What I most appreciate, besides the ongoing conversational repetition as you make each stitch, are the little tips of what to watch for or how to know which stitch you need next, etc. What a huge help!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Sue,
Gosh, thank you so much for your feedback. That is so wonderful to hear. As I edit these videos (and get very sick of the sound of my own voice), I begin to second guess if what I'm saying is useful at all. I'm so glad to hear that it is for you.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Pam says
Wow, love it! Thanks for sharing ?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
My pleasure, Pam! Happy crocheting!
Selebgram says
Thank you 😀 i really like it:)
Dawna Math says
waw nice tutorial 😀 Thanks for sharing 🙂
Scottia Jordan says
Hi there, thank you for showing how to do this stitch. Could you please direct me to a video that shows how to change colors. I'm new to crochet and have no idea the proper way to do this.
Thank you
Scottia
Jacqueline Ford says
Such a simple stitch - but so effective! Well done on the vieo, Jackie x
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you, Jackie! I think this stitch is so surprisingly easy for how cool it looks.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Erin Kane says
Can you tell me the finished measurements of the bag please?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Erin,
It's about 12" wide and 14.5" tall. You could customize the size however you like by just adjusting the number of chains, being sure to always start with an odd number. (I used 81.)
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Nina says
Thank you, I had been looking for a tight stitch to use for a heirloom baby blanket I am making and this was a perfect fit for one of the square! Great job on the video!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
That's great to hear, Nina! I bet it will be beautiful in a baby blanket.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Pauline Breakwell says
Loved the clear tutorial on Suzette stitch ... thank you!
Francine says
For a beginner on your tutorial You did a great job. I'am looking forward to watching more. I love crocheting, I'm more or less self taught, my sweet grandmother taught me the basics, but I didn't know what the stitches were called. To read directions I'm lost, to see the pictures it makes more sense. So tutorials are just wonderful . I wish you well on your new adventure, there are a lot of us who will appreciate your work. I'am so thrilled I found you. Thank You very much
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Gosh, Francine. Thank you for your kind comment. I really appreciate the feedback. I agree about being a visual learner. I like charts for the same reason. Do you like using charts? I'm thinking of trying to provide more of those too.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
PEGGYPEARSON says
thank you so much
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
My pleasure, Peggy!
tia says
what type of yarn dI'd you use I love the color .
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
It's so pretty, isn't it!? It's Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in "Clay". You can find it at Michael's.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Anna says
This is already a stitch callent the blanket stitch. I don't believe this is your stitch.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Anna,
I had no intention of implying it was my stitch, just offering it up as a useful way to sew hexagons together. Thanks for telling me what other people are calling it.
Jess
Karen says
Jess I have a question can an afghan be made with the Suzette stitch. I just love that stitch and your video on how the stitch was made was wonderful and very well explained. I am a new crocheted. If you could send me a pattern I would really appreciate it. Thank you
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Karen,
Thank you so much! I think this stitch would make a lovely afghan! You would just want to decide how wide you want it and then make sure you chain a multiple of two. (So like 52, 56...98 chains...anything like that.) You'll end up with an odd number of stitches because one of the chains will be lost the the turning chain on the first row.
Good luck! I'd love to see a pic if you make the afghan!
Jess
Lauren says
This is not the same as the blanket stitch. The blanket stitch has a single and TWO double crochets. This is one and one.