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Have you ever crocheted the grit stitch before? It is a super easy and fun stitch to add to your crochet stitch dictionary.
This stitch looks great whether it is crocheted in a solid color or made in different colors like a self striping yarn or even in striped rows. I love the look of it when it is worked up in a worsted weight yarn.
Is the Grit Stitch Easy to Crochet?
YES! It’s a super easy stitch pattern to remember and will add some variety to you skills. After the first row, the stitch pattern is made with a 1 row repeat row.
This is a great stitch to learn even if you are more of a beginner because it only involves 2 basic crochet stitches. The 2 basic stitches that it takes to make up the crochet grit stitch are single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches.
I’m sure that it will quickly become a favorite stitch that you will use for many different crochet projects.
What Can You Make With the Grit Stitch?
The grit stitch creates a beautiful texture that is great for all kinds of things like –
- crochet dishcloths
- scarves
- hats
- headbands
- dish towels
- baby blankets
For this stitch pattern, I used Dishie Cotton yarn and made some washcloths. I love Dishie yarn from We Crochet. It’s a 100% cotton yarn that works up beautifully. The free pattern for these crochet washcloths will be coming very soon, be sure to subscribe to my email list to not miss it!
I love to use a cotton yarn and work up a small square when learning a new stitch. This way when you are finished and have the stitch pattern down, you have a washcloth that you can use and something to show for your time learning that stitch.
I have included the written tutorial, along with some pictures and a full video tutorial for this stitch (just in case you are a visual learner!) If you enjoy my tutorials, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube Channel! Thank you so much for your support!
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Learn another Crochet Stitch
- Lemon Peel Stitch
- C2C Moss Stitch
- Puff Stitch
- Bean Stitch
- Waffle Stitch in a Square
- Circle Granny Squares
- Ripple Stitch
- Granny Stripe Stitch
- Thermal Stitch
- Alpine Stitch
How to Crochet the Grit Stitch
Skill Level: Easy
Things you will need:
- Dishie Multi Yarn (Any yarn with corresponding hook size will work.)
- H / 5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle / Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (optional)
Abbreviation / Stitch Key:
- ch = chain
- st = stitch (es)
- sk = skip
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- yo = yarn over
- t = turn
To start the Grit Stitch
For this stitch, you will want the to start your foundation chain with any odd number of stitches. For this test swatch, I chained 19 stitches (I did 29 stitches for a washcloth I made)
Row 1: dc in the 3rd chain stitch from hook (2 skipped chain st counts as a sc), *skip next ch, work 1 sc and 1 dc in the next st*, repeat * to * across to last 2 ch. Skip the next ch, sc in the last chain
This is what it should look like after the 1st row
Row 2: ch 1 (counts as a sc), t, 1 dc in 1st st, *skip next st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in the next st*, repeat * to * across to last 2 st, skip next st, sc in the last stitch (which will be your turning chain from the previous row)
This is what it should look like after row 2
Continue repeating row 2 for the pattern.
And that is how easy that it is to crochet the grit stitch.
Be sure to Check out my Free Patterns!
- Iris Rectangle Shawl
- Bean Stitch Potholders
- Ripple Baby Blanket
- Easy Dish Scrubbers
- Easy Cup Cozy
- Lion Brand Mandala Baby Blanket
If you have any trouble with this stitch, be sure to check out my video tutorial! I hope that you will enjoy this stitch and crochet so many new things with it!
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Happy Crocheting!
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