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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » Crochet Tutorials » How to Make a Crochet Spike Stitch

How to Make a Crochet Spike Stitch

Updated May 7, 2020 by Krista Cagle 23 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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Learn how to make this easy crochet spike stitch for your next crochet project today!

Read on down to find the full crochet stitch tutorial to get started today on your next crochet project using the spike stitch.

Crochet Spike Stitch

If you’d like to try more unique crochet stitches, I can help. Explore the Easy Crochet crochet tutorials archives for inspiration.

Spike Stitch Crochet Tutorial

I hope you enjoy this simple crochet tutorial.

Happy Spike Stitching!

Have You Ever Wondered How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet?

If so, then you will love the fact that this stitch is one of the most exciting crochet stitches out there for crochet projects.

I can promise you it is an easy technique to master and creates an excellent looking texture on your crochet projects!

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.

Learn more about the single crochet

Single Crochet Video Lesson

Single Crochet Written Lesson

Keep on reading down to find the free spike stitch crochet tutorial to get started your new favorite stitch.

Spike Stitch Crochet Pattern

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!

Happy Crocheting Friends!

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 Crochet pattern

Spike Stitch

Chain desired amount in Color A and then starting in the second chain from the hook work a row of single crochets.

How to Make a Spike Stitch - Crochet Tutorial From Easy Crochet

Change to Color B. (How to change colors in crochet tutorial HERE.) Next, insert hook into the top of the stitch below the current row being worked to move on.

How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet From Rescued Paw

Yarn over and draw yarn back through the stitch.

How to Make a Spike Stitch - Crochet Tutorial From Easy Crochet

Pull through the work to the height of the current row you are working on.

How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet From Easy Crochet

Yarn over and pull through the two loops on hook.

How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet From Rescued Paw

A crochet spike stitch has been created!!!

How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet From Rescued Paw

Keep on going until you have completed a row! Always make sure to chain 1 and turn at the end of every row.

How to Make a Spike Stitch in Crochet From Rescued Paw

To achieve the look below do 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.

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You May Also  Like These Crochet Tutorials Too

I hope you enjoyed this spike stitch tutorial. Want more tutorials just like this? Check out our Primrose Stitch Tutorial and Sand Stitch Tutorial to add even more fun crochet stitches to your library!

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Filed Under: Crochet Stitches, Crochet Tutorials, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 2. Easy

Happy Crafting!

Krista

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Comments

  1. Jamie

    July 25, 2019 at 11:34 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Krista

      October 2, 2019 at 8:04 am

      Hi Jamie,

      I do not at this time, but it is on my to-make list! 🙂

      Krista

      Reply
  2. Linda

    February 13, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Krista

      February 13, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      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

      Reply
  3. Derrie Ann

    December 26, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Hi Krista, beautiful work! I do better with a written tutorial. Is a pdf available for the spike stitch?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 28, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Hi! I do not have a pdf for this stitch as of right now. I hope to in the future.

      Krista

      Reply
  4. MaChristy

    April 15, 2018 at 4:36 am

    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

    Reply
    • Krista

      April 15, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Thank you for the kind words! I am so glad I could help you out. 🙂

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  5. Barbara

    January 30, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    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

    Reply
  6. Marlene

    January 23, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. K. Van Wormer

    October 14, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I would like to do this in the round. What changes would I need to make?

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 17, 2017 at 11:59 am

      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!

      Reply
  8. K. Van Wormer

    October 14, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    I would like to do this in the round. What changes do i need to make for that ?

    Reply
  9. Lorraine

    July 1, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 17, 2017 at 11:47 am

      You are welcome! I am so glad you are here! Happy Crocheting! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jane

    December 30, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    This is so pretty! I can’t wait to get my hooks!

    Reply
    • Krista

      January 3, 2017 at 9:57 am

      I am so glad you like it Jane! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Faye Patten

    April 7, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    This makes a beautiful hound tooth pattern. I have seen other hound tooth patterns but this is much easier. Thanks

    Reply
    • Krista

      April 13, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Thank you! I’m glad you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lucy

    March 2, 2016 at 4:56 am

    Love it – I was looking for a simple two color – quick stitch for a baby blanket! Perfect with a simple edge. Thanks

    Reply
  13. Janice

    February 28, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    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.

    Reply

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