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!
doug says
I have done this stitch before and it’s actually called a Moss Stitch– but each person calls it a different stitch but its the same as a Moss Stitch the only difference is that you skip a stitch
Marjorie says
I’m left handed and tremble every time I try to crochet or knit. My mother taught me years ago by facing her and watching how she stitched. Her knitting for instance was pearl from my perspective and her pearl was knit. So in essence, it’s backwards. If I make a sweater and have to deal with buttons buttonholes its mental anguish to know for sure I start on the correct side. I don’t know if there is a solution to this or if every person who is left handed deals with this. Any insites from you would be most appreciated. Love your creations.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Marjorie,
That sounds really hard! MooglyBlog.com has a lot of great left handed video tutorials that might be helpful. Also, I know searching “left handed crochet tutorials” on Youtube can be useful too. Hope that helps!
Jess
Jean J. says
Just found your pattern(s) and videos about a month ago. Really enjoy the way you explain how to do the stitches. Can’t believe I just sat here and read ALL of the comments. Had to laugh when others mentioned the same things I had questions about. Guess it pays to read everything. LOL Thanks for all of your help.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Haha! You win the award for most thorough blog reader! 🙂 I’m happy you’re here too, Jean. Thanks for saying hello.
Jess
Lynn Kelly says
what size crochet needle are you using to do the suzette stitch?
Leia says
I found this while searching for a great baby blanket stitch. I am in love! It feels so luxurious while being so quick and easy to do. I also found an added bonus… not only is it a great texture but adds a great detail when stripping.
I am happy to share a picture if you email me.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I agree, Leia, it’s so “fancy” looking for being so easy, isn’t it? I bet it made a beautiful baby blanket! I haven’t seen it in stripes, but I’d love to. You can send me a pic at jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com or tag me on Instagram. 🙂
Jess
Lauren says
I CANNOT seem to get the hang of this stitch! I tried using fsc and I liked it at first… the first row went as it should have. But then every time I got to the end of the second row, I had to end in a sc/dc combo because the second to last stitch was a dc from the first row. So then I went back and tried NOT chaining one at the end of the fsc and that was a disaster. So THEN I frogged the fsc and tried regular chains and that was no good either. Ugh, I don’t know why I can’t get this one. I’ll keep trying! I LOVE this yarn and pattern!
Pauline says
I have just finished a blanket and wanted to put a substantial bordenr on it. Flicking through pinterest I xame accross your pattern for the suzette stitch. I did 2 rows of double ( uk terms) an then 2 rows of suzette stitch in different colours, it loojs good. Thank you for sharing , I am going to have a go at your bag when I get some cotton.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh that’s great to hear! I wouldn’t have thought of using this stitch as a border, but I bet it’s really lovely!
Glad the tutorial was helpful!
Jess
Suzette Shroyer says
I like the name Suzette stitch……lol
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Yes, Suzette! This one’s for you! 😉
Suzette Shroyer says
Haha. My mom and I took classes to learn to crochet and she was having a hard time and did some stitch that we called The Karen stitch ( of course because her name is Karen) it wasn’t like any stitch the teacher had ever seen. So seeing this stitch with my name in it made me think of that and I had to share it with you. ? That was over 5 years ago and she gave up trying to learn.
Lora Kennedy says
Was looking for something different to make into a baby blanket. Just watched your video on the Suzette Stitch. I have crocheted for quite a long time and was wondering why you wrap your yarn one direction when pulling the loop through to make the first part of either sc or dc and then wrap the yarn the opposite direction to complete this stitch? I know that there is really nothing wrong either way, but shouldn’t the wrap be the same direction? It would be easier for the hand to remember the same movement rather than switching all the time. You also, in some cases, will get a very different look. If you make the second wrap the same as the first you will get a softer blanket. You are putting a little bit more yarn in each stitch, therefore making it softer. It doesn’t seem like much but it does make a difference overall.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hmm. Interesting question, Lora. Now I’ll have to grab a yarn and hook and experiment with the different textures you’re talking about! Honestly, neither direction of wrapping was intentional. I learned to crochet from my mother when I was 8 and have been wrapping it the same way as her ever since. 🙂 One of the things I love about crochet is that it’s handed down through generations and there’s not one “right” way to do any of it. I would love to know more though about what you’re saying with making the softer texture, etc, so I will definitely check that out. Thanks!
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Vasula says
That’s funny – I noticed you did your stitches differently too but I instantly thought – “OMG, I’ve been doing it wrong for all these years!” LOL! You yarn over from the back and I yarn over from the front. I tried it your way and it feels awkward for me but it still gets the job done.
I also hold my crochet hook “underhanded” (like a pencil) while I think the majority hold it “overhanded”.
And I agree, I love that there are no real “rules” to crochet, that’s a huge part of what makes it fun – endless possibilities.
Thank you for the beautiful stitch tutorial!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Haha, isn’t that funny that we all assume we’re wrong? I’ve had the same thought when watching other people’s videos. I like to think about how none of use would have had any idea how anyone but our grandmothers and mothers did it before the era of Youtube.
I’ve seen other people do the underhanded technique too. It’s so cool how we all end up with the same result even though we might approach crocheting differently!
Jess
Ana Lucía Block Sevilla says
I shared the picture on Facebook because I can’t find the way to upload it here.
Ana Lucía Block Sevilla says
I answered the survey and then lost it. I can’t find it any more… I am Mexican, so I don’t buy yarn in the stores you mention. I knit and crochet. I love your videos and stith-tutorials. I’ll try to send (through Facebook) a picture of what I made with the Suzette Stitch. I want to thank you very much for your blog. I love it!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Ana!
Thanks so much for saying hello. I’d love to see a pic of what you made with the Suzette stitch!
Wendy says
In the written tutorial , and in the comments, you say that this calls for chaining a multiple of 2 (even number) but in the video tutorial you say to chain an odd number. Since the count works for you in the video, I’m guessing the odd number is correct?
Wendy says
Thanks! That sorts it out nicely!