Crochet Alpine Stitch Tutorial Step By Step

The Alpine Stitch is a beautifully textured crochet stitch, characterized by its stunning, interlocking design that resembles mountain peaks. This versatile stitch creates a dense, yet soft fabric, making it ideal for a variety of projects including blankets, scarves, hats, and even sweaters. The alternating series of front post double crochets and simple double crochets adds depth and dimension to the crochet fabric, giving it a rich and tactile appeal.

Crochet Alpine Stitch

Its aesthetic versatility allows crafters to play with colors, making it a perfect choice for projects that call for a vibrant, eye-catching texture. Whether used in a singular color to underscore its intricate patterning or in multiple hues to highlight its dynamic, textured stripes, the Alpine Stitch offers a delightful challenge to crocheters looking to elevate their crafting with a stitch that is as visually engaging as it is enjoyable to make.

Materials Needed:

• Mini skeins of DMC cotton yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
• 2 millimeter crochet hook (or a hook corresponding to your yarn choice)

Base Preparation

1. Start with a Slip Knot and Foundation Chain:
   • Create a slip knot.
   • Make a foundation chain with an even number of stitches. (Example used: 20 stitches)
2. Row 1: Single Crochet Stitches
   • Make one chain stitch (this does not count as a stitch).
   • Make one single crochet in each stitch of the row.
3. Row 2: Double Crochet Stitches
   • Start with three chains (counts as your first stitch).
   • Turn your work over.
   • Skip the first stitch directly below the turning chain.
   • Make one double crochet in each subsequent stitch of the row.
4. Row 3: Single Crochet Stitches
   • Make one chain stitch.
   • Work one single crochet in every stitch of the row.

Beginning the Alpine Stitch Pattern

5. Row 4: Start of Alpine Stitch
   • Start with two chain stitches.
   • Turn your work over.
   • Elongated Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert your hook behind the double crochet from row 2, pull the loop and gently pull it up, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook twice.
   • Regular Double Crochet: Skip the stitch directly behind the elongated double crochet, and work a normal double crochet in the next stitch.
   • Repeat the process of one elongated double crochet followed by a regular double crochet till the end of the row. Your last stitch should be a regular double crochet.
6. Row 5: Single Crochet Stitches
   • Start with one chain stitch, turn your work over.
   • Make one single crochet in each stitch.

Changing Colors (Optional)

7. Changing Colors at the End of a Single Crochet Row
   • Leave the last single crochet stitch unfinished with two loops remaining on the hook.
   • Attach the new color and pull through both loops to finish the stitch.
   • Secure the ends and start the next row with two chain stitches.

Continuing the Pattern

8. Row 6 and Beyond: Continuing with Alpine Stitch
   • For row 6, start with one regular double crochet (remember the turning chain counts as the first double crochet).
   • Follow by an elongated double crochet targeting the stitch that sits between elongated double crochets from previous alpine stitch rows.
   • Continue the pattern of a regular double crochet and an elongated double crochet across the row.
   • Remember, your last two stitches should be an elongated double crochet followed by a regular double crochet.
   • Alternate with rows of single crochet stitches.

Repeating the Pattern

• Repeat rows from 3 to 6 to continue the Alpine Stitch pattern.
• Change colors as desired to make the pattern more vibrant.

Final Tips

• Ensure the last stitch on every alpine stitch row is a regular double crochet to maintain an even edge.
• Adjust tension to keep the elongated stitches at the right height aligning with your turning chain.

Enjoy your crocheting and have a creative day!