Crochet Alpine Stitch Pattern For Beginners

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The Alpine Stitch – Pattern Description

The Alpine Stitch is a 4-row repeat pattern where rows of front post double crochet stitches are alternated with rows of single crochet stitches to create a beautiful textured diamond shape pattern on one side and a flat defined pattern on the other side.

It works great for baby blankets, afghans, garments and accessories. I used this pattern to replicate the fur texture of my Woodland Fox Baby Blanket and its matching lovey, Foxy Fox Baby Lovey.

In this tutorial, I will show you step by step how to create the alpine stitch with detailed photos and explanation and a video for those who find it easier to learn by watching how is it done.

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Video Tutorial

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How To Crochet The Alpine Stitch

Pattern Notes

Pattern Characteristics

textured
solid

Pattern Repeat

multiples of 2 chains

Supplies Used

Marriner Yarns Aran
5mm crochet hook
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Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

ch – chain
yo – yarn over
sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)

Step 1: Yarn over (2 loops on hook), insert hook from front to back behind the double crochet post below (in this case the double crochet is 2 rows below), yarn over, and pull up a long loop (3 loops on hook).

Step 2: Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the last remaining loops.

Pattern Instructions

As A Useful Rule Of Thumb:

if the stitch below is a dc, then fpdc in it, if it’s a fpdc, then make dc
the pattern is a repeat of sc rows and dc/fpdc rows
the front post double crochet stitch (fpdc) is worked in the dc right below it, 2 rows down (because the row right below it is a single crochet row).
due to the way the pattern is made, one row of dc/fpdc will start with (dc, fpdc) and end with (fpdc, dc), and the following row of dc/fpdc will start and end with 2dc
because you are fpdc in the dc below, there will be an unused stitch left behind the fpdc. When you are making the next dc, you should skip that stitch
if you are crocheting a blanket, start and end the blanket with a row of sc, it will look neat and balanced

The Pattern

Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 2. My starting chain is 28ch.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (27 stitches).

Row 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in the following stitch and across, ch1, turn.

Row 3: sc in the 1st stitch and every stitch across, turn

Row 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), *fpdc, skip the stitch left behind the fpdc and dc*, repeat from * until the end of the row, ch1, turn (your last two stitches should be (fpdc, dc), in that order)

Row 5: sc in the 1st stitch and every stitch across, turn

Row 6: ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in the following stitch, *fpdc, sk the stitch behind the fpdc and dc* repeat from * until you have one remaining stitch to make, dc in the last stitch, ch1, turn (your last two stitches should be 2dc just like the beginning of the row)

Row 7: sc in the 1st stitch and every stitch across, turn

Repeat rows 4,5,6 & 7: until you have the required length.

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About the Author: Ariana Wimsett is a professional crochet designer and the author of Amigurumi Loveys & Blankets. She specializes in creating modern, easy-to-follow patterns that bring a touch of handmade joy to every home.