Crochet Spike Stitch Free Pattern

The Crochet Spike Stitch is a fantastic way to add bold texture and visual flair to your crochet projects. By incorporating stitches that extend down into previous rows, the spike stitch creates striking vertical lines, adding depth and dimension to an otherwise simple design. Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced crocheter seeking a fun and colorful pattern, this free spike stitch pattern is perfect for creating eye-catching blankets, throws, or even smaller items like scarves and cushion covers.

In this pattern, you’ll use four different colors to create beautiful stripes of textured stitches, making it a great opportunity to play with color combinations. The repeating rows of single crochet and spike stitches build a balanced and harmonious look, with the alternating colors providing a delightful contrast. Follow the steps below to make a lovely, customizable blanket that’s sure to become a standout piece in your crochet collection!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in four colors of your choice (I used color 1 for the foundation and border, with colors 2, 3, and 4 for the alternating spike stitch rows).
• Crochet hook size that matches your yarn (usually 5.0mm – H-8).
• Scissors and tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Crochet Spike Stitch Free Pattern

Stitch Abbreviations:

• SC: Single Crochet
• Spike Stitch: A stitch worked into a row below the current one, two, or three rows below, as specified.

Starting Chain:

To make this blanket, the starting chain needs to be in multiples of 4 + 1. For a smaller blanket, you could start with 93 chains, but for this particular pattern, the starting chain will be 137 chains.

Pattern Instructions:

Foundation:

With Color 1:

Chain 137.
Row 1: SC in the second chain from the hook and in each stitch across (136 SC), chain 1, turn.
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across (136 SC), chain 1, turn.

Spike Stitch Section:

With Color 2: 4. Row 4:

SC, Spike stitch 1 row down, Spike stitch 2 rows down, Spike stitch 3 rows down
Repeat the sequence from * to * until the end of the row. You should end with 34 spike stitch sequences.
Chain 1, turn.

Row 5-7: SC in each stitch across (136 SC), chain 1, turn.

With Color 3: 6. Row 8: Repeat Row 4 with the new color. 7. Row 9-11: SC in each stitch across (136 SC), chain 1, turn.

With Color 4: 8. Row 12: Same as Row 4, spike stitches alternating down into 1, 2, and 3 rows below. 9. Row 13-15: SC in each stitch across (136 SC), chain 1, turn.

Crochet Spike Stitch Free Pattern

To create a full-sized blanket, you can repeat the 4-color sequence (spike stitch row + SC rows) as many times as you’d like. In my version, I repeated the color pattern 13 times, creating a rich and textured fabric. You can adjust the length of the blanket by adding or reducing the number of repeats.

To give the blanket a finished, cohesive look, I ended the pattern with one final row of spike stitches, followed by a single row of SC stitches using the darkest blue (the same color I used for the foundation rows). This helps the top and bottom of the blanket match perfectly!

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The beauty of this pattern lies in its versatility. You can customize the size, color combinations, and number of rows to fit your personal preferences. Whether you want a cozy throw for your couch or a larger blanket, the Crochet Spike Stitch will create a stunning and textured result that’s sure to impress.

This pattern is great for playing with colors. Each set of spike stitch rows stands out beautifully against the solid SC rows, and the alternating spike stitches create a fascinating visual texture. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your favorite yarns and colors!