Crochet Seed Stitch Tutorial { free crochet tutorial }

The crochet seed stitch is an easy stitch to learn that makes a strong fabric – perfect for bags, blankets, sweaters and more! Learn it here with this easy to follow photo tutorial!
Crochet Seed Stitch Photo Tutorial - Learn the Seed Stitch with this Simple Tutorial!

The seed stitch is such an easy stitch and it makes a tight, strong weave that is excellent for warm afghans and scarves, bags, purses, and any project that will be load bearing. I have used it for many of my projects here on this site and I just love the texture and pattern it creates, especially when you change colors!

To Start

Make a chain of any odd number. Then, in the second chain from your hook, work a single, then a double crochet in the SAME stitch. Skip the next stitch and repeat – 1 single crochet, 1 double crochet in the same stitch. That's the easy part! It gets slightly more complicated once you get to the second row.

To Add New Rows & Change Colors

Join a new color with a slip stitch and a chain 2 and work 1 double crochet in the top of the double crochet below (same space as your slip stitch). (Double crochet is not shown in the picture below).

Crochet Seed Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 1


For all rows after row 1, you work a seed stitch (1 single crochet, 1 double crochet) in the top of the previous row's double crochets. Insert your hook into the top two loops of the double crochet and it will make a beautiful stitch!

Crochet Seed Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 1
Next, work a single crochet in those two loops.
Crochet Seed Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 2

Lastly, work a double crochet next to the single crochet in the SAME stitch. That's it!

Crochet Seed Stitch Photo Tutorial - Step 3

Your row should end with a seed stitch, like the very first picture shows. Each row will make a bulge out, making a scallop on the edges, so your edges will NOT be straight. It took me forever to figure this out and I thought I had it all wrong!

Here are some of my patterns that use the seed stitch:

Seed Stitch Headband
Seed Stitch Purse
Free Pattern for a Crochet Chunky Basket via My Merry Messy Life

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