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!
Kristina says
This was a really great stitch! Thank you! The only advice I would give is to maybe get in closer so that beginners like me can really see how the stitches are done. I will be checking out your videos in the future!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Good point! I'm always trying to improve my videos. It's a lot of learning as I go. Thanks for the feedback, Kristina.
Dana says
Hello!
I am new to crocheting and this looks like a somewhat simple stitch to start off with! If i want to make an infinity scarf (cowl, as some people maybe call it?), how many chains would I need to start out with? Basically, how would I adapt the instructions you have to make a scarf?
Thanks!
Victoria says
Hi ! I currently crocheting a beanie using the suzette stitch but I can't figure out how to decrease ... Could you give me any tips ?
Thanks!
mary ann brigantic says
what stitch is good for baby blanketsm. i make alot for hospitals and for the ladies in my church..i mean the stitch you would say works up nice. thank you mary ann
mary ann brigantic says
what stitch is god for baby blanketsm. i make alot for hospitals and for the kadies in my church..i mean the stitch you would say works up nice. thank you mary ann
Kadi says
Haven't watched the video but I'm sure it's great after all the wonderful reviews. I just wanted to comment on how you have such a wonderful attitude and kind spirit. Your comments to the others where so nice and professional. Kill em with kindness! Love it! I'm sure God will bless you greatly for it! Keep it up. The stick is beautiful and I agree, I'd love to see a basket pattern when you have the chance. I was actually on Pinterest looking for one when I came across your bag, which is gorgeous, by the way! Thanks again, hun! Have a wonderful day and Happy Holidays!
Kadi says
The stich... lol
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thanks so much, Kadi. It feels pretty vulnerable sometimes to put myself out there online because every once in a while people can be pretty harsh in a way they might not be in person. But the VAST majority are just like you--totally gracious, kind and generous.
And thanks for reminding me about the basket idea. I'll have to add that to the list for after I finish Christmas crocheting. 🙂
Happy holidays to you too, Kadi!
Jess
Marisol Aponte says
Could we get from you how to make a yarn basket or other baskets with suzette stich. Also, what kind of yarn weight , etc. thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh that's a good idea! I did once see someone using the Suzette stitch in the round, so I know it can work. I will add it to my ever growing project list. 🙂
Lettie says
Hi Jess
Loved your tutorial & mostly blanket & bag patterns.
Just wanted to comment on the ladies upset about stitch names. I've been crocheting for many many years & have seen so many stitches, lots of the same stitched called different names.
Bothers me that people can't just enjoy & appreciate what one does for us.
Do I wanted to thank you for your tutorial
And your beautiful patterns which you are so kind to share with all of us.
Thank you
Looking forward to seeing more.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you so much, Lettie. (What a great name!)
I agree--some of what I love about crochet is that there isn't one "right way" to do it. For me, that kinda goes for technique, names, stitches--all of it.
I appreciate your kind words and I'm so glad you've found my patterns useful! Happy crocheting!
Jess
Dayana says
Hello! Congratulations for such a wonderful work and great tutorial, I just have a question, how you close the bag? Close with the chains at the beginning and work as a tube or at the end? Thank you so much in advance for any help! Cheers!
Shea says
What kind of yarn did you use?
Emilie Dardenne says
Great tutorial. Very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing it.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thanks so much, Emilie. I'm glad it was useful for you!
(And I really like the spelling of your name! :))
Cherri says
This stitch is called the Grit stitch, not the Suzette stitch. I get really tired of scrolling thru Pinterest and finding all these duplicate patterns, using a different name. Very repetitive and irritating!!!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I'm sorry you feel that way, Cherri. As a creative art and largely a word of mouth tradition, I think there are simply different names for the same crochet technique or stitch. I'm glad to know this is also called the grit stitch though. I'll add that to the description and I'm sure it will help clarify things for other readers!