Crochet Harlequin Stitch Pattern For Beginners

Ginger up your space with the vibrant and unique Crochet Harlequin Stitch Pattern, perfect for creating eye-catching and colorful blankets.

The playful world of This Stitch is dived into, where bold colors and eye-catching designs are brought to life. This pattern features a dynamic and intricate diamond motif that adds a whimsical touch to any project. It is beginner-friendly yet offers a unique challenge for more experienced crocheters, making it a versatile addition to your repertoire.

Crochet Harlequin Stitch

Ideal for blankets, throws, and home decor, this vibrant pattern ensures your creations stand out. The distinctive geometric shapes and colorful combinations offer endless possibilities for personalization. With a little practice, the rhythmic repetition of this stitch becomes almost meditative.

Tip:

To enhance the pattern’s visual impact, use a high-contrast color palette to make each diamond pop!

Materials:

• Any yarn of your choice
• Corresponding crochet hook for the yarn

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• dc3tog = double crochet three together
• dc6tog = double crochet six together

Pattern:

Foundation Row:

• Start with a slip knot.
• Chain in multiples of 8 + 2 (for this example, chain 42).

Row 1:

• 1 sc in the second chain from the hook.
• 1 sc in each chain across.
• This is the setup row and not included in the row repeat.

Row 2:

• Ch 1 and turn.
• 1 sc in the second chain from the hook.
• Skip 3 chains.
• In the next chain, work [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc].
• Skip 3 chains.
• 1 sc in the next chain.
• Repeat from to across to the end, ending with 1 sc in the last chain.
• Switch to new yarn color before completing the last sc if desired.

For Row 3:

• Ch 4 (counts as 1 sc + ch 3) and turn.
• Skip the stitch below the chain.
• Dc6tog across the next six dc.
• Ch 7.
• Repeat from to across, ending with a dc3tog in the last three dc.
• 1 dc in the last stitch.

Row 4:

• Ch 4 and turn.
• Make 3 dc in the chain space formed by the previous row’s dc6tog and ch 7.
• 1 sc around the ch-1 space of the row below enclosing the 7 chains.
• [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in the next center.
• Repeat from to across to the end, ending with 3 dc in the last space and a dc in the top of the turning chain.

• Switch colors in the last step of the last dc if desired.

In Row 5:

• Ch 4 and turn (counts as 1 sc + ch 3).
• Dc6tog over the next six dc.
• Skip the single crochet of the previous row.
• Ch 7.
• Repeat from to across, ending with ch 3 and 1 sc into the turning chain.

Row 6:

• Ch 1 and turn.
• 3 dc in the first center space.
• Ch 1, 3 more dc.
• 1 sc around the ch-1 space of the row below.
• [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in the next center.
• Repeat from to across to the end.
• Make 1 sc in the first chain of the beginning ch 4.
• Change yarn color if desired.

To continue your project:

• Repeat Rows 3 through 6 until your project reaches the desired length.

To finish your project:

• You can stop after an “ad” row for a flat edge, or stop after an “even” row and work a flat border:
• Ch 1 and turn.
• In the first two stitches, work 1 sc, then 1 hdc (half double crochet) in the next stitch.
• 1 dc in the next stitch, skip the single crochet from the previous row.
• Continue the sequence of [1 hdc, 1 dc, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc, 1 hdc] across the row.
• End with 1 double crochet, 1 half-double crochet, and 2 single crochets.