Herringbone Crochet (HB)

The Herringbone Stitch is so named as it resembles a fishbone. It creates a beautiful and sophisticated texture both in the round or back and forth. You can either crochet Herringbone Double Crochet (HBDC) or Herringbone Halfdouble Crochet (HBHDC)

Herringbone Halfdouble Crochet (HBHDC)

Herringbone double crochet (HBDC)

herringbone halfdouble crochet (HBHDC)

Step 1

Place your yarn around the hook and push the hook through the “V” – place the yarn around your hook again and pull back through the “V”.
You now have three loops on your hook.

Step 2

Pull the first loop through the second loop – you now have two loops on your hook.

Step 3

Place the yarn around your hook and pull through the remaining two loops closing the stitch.

herringbone double crochet (HBDC)

Step 1

Place your yarn around the hook and push the hook through the “V” – place the yarn around your hook again and pull back through the “V”.
You now have three loops on your hook.

Step 2

Pull the first loop through the second loop. You now have two loops on your hook.

Step 3

Place the yarn around your hook and pull through only one loop.

Step 4

Place your yarn around your hook and pull through both loops closing the stitch.

The way the stitches interlock creates this mesmerizing pattern that is both classic and modern. I fell in love with it when I tried it for the first time – there is something so satisfying about watching those little Vs stack up. It is my go-to when I want to create something with a touch of elegance, whether it is a warm blanket or a chic scarf.
Give herringbone crochet a whirl, trust me, you are going to love it!

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