How to Make a Crochet Spike Stitch
Learn how to make an easy crochet spike stitch for your next crochet project today with our free tutorial below. The spike stitch is a simple to learn technique that will add a unique look to any project.
How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet
You will love the fact that the spike stitch is one of the most interesting crochet stitches out there for crochet projects. The spike stitch uses two different colors of yarn and a single crochet, which makes it a great beginner-friendly stitch to try.
I can promise you it is an easy technique to master and creates an excellent looking texture on your crochet projects! I’ll explain below the basics of the spike stitch technique below.
Spike Stitch Steps
- With color A work, a row of chain stitches
- Single crochet across those chains
- Change to color B, working into a stitch down and pulling it up to the current row.
- Follow along with the picture tutorial below for more information and help.
The Crochet Stitch You’ll Need to Know
If you can single crochet, then you can make a spike! It is essentially just like a single crochet, but instead of working the yarn into the current row, you drop down to the row before it.
Keep on reading down to find the free spike stitch crochet tutorial to get started your new favorite stitch.
Mix The Spike Stitch up With Color
The spike stitch looks great with any color combination! Adding two or more colors to a project like this always makes it more eye-catching and exciting.
I used Red Heart Soft for this sample, but any weight of yarn can be used to create a spike. Just be sure to use the corresponding hook to the yarn weight, or you will end up with a not so lovely looking crochet piece.
Use The Spike Stitch in Blankets, Handbags, and More
I think this stitch pattern would make a great blanket, handbag, or washcloth! I can even envision it as a sweater.
The possibilities are endless with this fun stitch, and I think I need to add all three of those to my crochet list as soon as I can. New crochet blanket here I come!
Ready to Learn All About The Spike Stitch?
If so, keep on scrolling down for the free spike stitch crochet tutorial, and please be sure to ask if you have any questions!
If you’d like to try more unique crochet stitches, I can help. Explore the Easy Crochet Tutorials archives for inspiration.
I hope you enjoy this simple crochet tutorial.
Happy Spike Stitching!
Spike Stitch Crochet Tutorial
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Two colors of worsted weight yarn (Color A & Color B) Red Heart Soft Yarn in Teal & Red Heart Soft Yarn in Guacamole.
- Crochet hook J 6.00 mm
Notes
Remember to Chain 1 at the end of every row and turn your project.
Spike Stitch
Chain the desired amount in Color A and then starting in the second chain from the hook, work a row of single crochets.
Change to Color B. (How to change colors in crochet tutorial HERE.) Next, insert the hook into the top of the stitch below the current row being worked to move on.
Yarn over and draw yarn back through the stitch.
Pull through the work to the height of the current row you are working on.
Yarn over and pull through the two loops on hook.
A crochet spike stitch has been created!!!
Keep on going until you have completed a row! Always make sure to chain 1 and turn at the end of every row.
To achieve the look, make a row of spike stitches followed by a row of single crochets of the same color for a total of 2 rows. You can change colors now by using this tutorial.
Change colors every two rows to achieve the classic spike stitch look.
I hope you enjoyed this crochet stitch tutorial and will make your next crochet project using the spike stitch.
Crochet Tutorials to Try Next
I hope you enjoyed this spike stitch tutorial. Want more tutorials just like this? Take a look at our Primrose Stitch Tutorial and Sand Stitch Tutorial to add even more fun crochet stitches to your library.
Learn Even More Crochet Stitches
- The Puff Stitch: A Simple Guide to Crocheting It Right
- Whip Stitch Crochet Seaming Technique
- Easy Guide to Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch (hdc slst) for Beginners
- Guide to Increasing with Single Crochet (sc inc)
- Creating Seams Using the Mattress Stitch
- Single Crochet Two Together: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Crochet a Cable Stitch
- How to Crochet Moss Stitch Tutorial (aka Granite, Woven, Linen Stitch)
I am glad I found this pattern. I have looked for this stitch for a very long time. I made a blanket for a friend using it and could not find it again. I am so glad to be able to use it again.
Hi Taylor,
This would make a beautiful blanket for sure! Now I want to add it to my “to make” list.
Thanks for sharing!
-Krista
Do you have a video showing this stitch I’m kind of new and love this look but I’m not sure I totally understand how to do it. Thanks!
Hi Jamie,
I do not at this time, but it is on my to-make list! 🙂
Krista
Why can’t I get the free tutorial to come up for me. When I go to where it say tutorial and tap on it it doesn’ come up.
Hi Linda,
The tutorial is on the page (not an external page). When you scroll down and it stays Spike Stitch I have the tutorial written out with pictures of each step. Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Hi Krista, beautiful work! I do better with a written tutorial. Is a pdf available for the spike stitch?
Thank you!
Hi! I do not have a pdf for this stitch as of right now. I hope to in the future.
Krista
I just wanted to take a minute to tell you what a great job you did explaining this Stitch. I read several posts on how to do the spike stitch but just wasn’t getting it until I saw yours. Your pictures were a great help. Thanks again
Thank you for the kind words! I am so glad I could help you out. 🙂
Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Can a foundation single crochet work for the start of this project or is it better to do the chain and then the single crochet? I have only ised the fsc once so I’m not sure if it will change the look of the design. Thank you.
Barbara
Nice pattern. I’m having trouble keeping my edges straight, though. It’s slanting toward the side with the color change. What am I doubt wrong?. Thanks
I would like to do this in the round. What changes would I need to make?
Hi! I have never tried this in the round so I don’t want to steer you the wrong way but it is definitely something I’d like to try!
I would like to do this in the round. What changes do i need to make for that ?
Thank you for this, you kept it easy. I will explore your site further, but for now I had to tell you, I love crochet AND rescued fur babies too!!
You are welcome! I am so glad you are here! Happy Crocheting! 🙂
This is so pretty! I can’t wait to get my hooks!
I am so glad you like it Jane! Enjoy! 🙂
This makes a beautiful hound tooth pattern. I have seen other hound tooth patterns but this is much easier. Thanks
Thank you! I’m glad you like it! 🙂
Love it – I was looking for a simple two color – quick stitch for a baby blanket! Perfect with a simple edge. Thanks
How do you come up with a pattern,
without a pattern? I can do basic stitches and can read patterns but
can’t imagine how to come up with a pattern of my own.