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30 Must-Try Unique Crochet Stitches for All Crocheters

January 5, 2023 By Corina Leave a Comment

Unique Crochet Stitches

Once you’ve learned the basics of crochet, you might be itching to try some creative and unique crochet stitches to give your project an interesting look. 

You’re in luck because we’ve collected 30 stitches in this unique crochet stitch guide. You’ll want to use them on all sorts of projects, from blankets to sweaters and beyond. Let’s get started!

Table of Contents

  • How to Use Unique Crochet Stitches
  • A Solid Foundation for New Crochet Stitches
  • Materials for Practicing Decorative Crochet Stitches
  • Textured Crochet Stitches
        • Irish Stitch Crochet
        • Crochet Shell Stitch
        • Astro Crochet Stitch
        • Easy Puff Stitch Crochet
        • Arcade Stitch
        • Primrose Stitch
        • Floret Stitch
        • Feather Stitch
        • Rice Stitch Crochet
        • Suzette Stitch
        • Wicker Stitch
        • Herringbone Stitch Crochet
        • Even Moss Stitch
        • Purl Slip Stitch
  • Puff Stitch Crochet Patterns
        • Puff Shell Crochet Stitch
        • Crochet Zigzag Puff Stitch
        • Jasmine Stitch
        • Puff Bobble Crochet Stitch
        • Pretty Pebbles Stitch
  • Modern Crochet Stitches
        • Extreme Drop Leaf Stitch
        • Block Stitch
        • Side Saddle Stitch
        • Even Berry Stitch
        • Larksfoot Stitch
        • Cable Stitch Crochet
        • Honeycomb Trellis Stitch
        • Wattle Crochet Stitch
        • Cobble Stitch
        • Almond Ridges Stitch
        • Spider Lace Crochet Stitch
  • Are You a New Crocheter Who Needs More Help with the Basics?
  • Looking for Even More Crochet Stitches to Try?

How to Use Unique Crochet Stitches

One of the great things about crochet is that you can use just about any stitch for any kind of project. 

The characteristics of the stitch might help you determine projects it would be better to use it for. Stitches that are more open might be better for summer projects, for example, while denser, more textured stitches are great for hats, sweaters, and other cold-weather garments. 

You can work up swatches of a lot of these interesting crochet stitches and make a colorful and funky afghan for your home, or use them for pillows, washcloths, scarves, or any other project you want to try. 

The worst thing that can happen is that you don’t like the stitch for the purpose you wanted to use it, but you can always rip out and try again. So don’t be afraid to try new stitches!

A Solid Foundation for New Crochet Stitches

Before we get into the stitches, if you need a better foundation of skills before you start trying these decorative crochet stitches, our Crochet Fundamentals workshop teaches you all the basics you need to know about crocheting. 

It’s a good idea, before diving into these unique crochet stitches, to have a firm grounding in the most common crochet stitches like single, double, and triple crochet, as well as some of the decorative stitches like puffs, bobbles, and waffle stitch. 

If you need a refresher, check out this post on the 12 most common crochet stitches. It includes patterns to practice if you haven’t tried them yet. 

As you begin to learn new stitches, it’s a great idea to keep track of what you’ve learned in some way. Whether you keep digital or paper notes, a Pinterest board with links to stitches, or photos of your swatches along with a copy of the pattern, keeping a record of the stitches you’ve tried and liked will help you when you’re trying to pick a stitch for a new project. 

Materials for Practicing Decorative Crochet Stitches

In this blog post, we will be learning how to crochet decorative and unique crochet stitches so you don’t need a lot of materials. All you need is some yarn and a crochet hook that works for that weight of yarn. 

Worsted or medium weight yarn with a size 5.5-6.5mm hook is ideal for practicing new stitches. This weight of yarn isn’t too thick or too thin. 

Choose a smooth, light-colored yarn so it’s easy to see the stitches. Any fiber you like is fine, but this is a great time to use whatever’s in your stash to practice with. 

You’ll also need a pair of scissors for trimming your yarn when you’re done practicing (assuming you want to keep your swatches) and a yarn needle for weaving in ends if desired. 

If you are ready to learn new crochet stitches, here are 30 decorative crochet stitches you’ll be excited to try. Happy crocheting!

Textured Crochet Stitches

There are so many wonderful textured crochet stitches out there. These patterns combine basic stitches and chains or work several stitches into the same stitch to make a unique texture.

None of them are that difficult but you may want to practice with a swatch before taking on a full project with each stitch. Remember, swatches can make great washcloths if you stitch them in cotton yarn!


Irish Stitch Crochet
Irish Stitch Crochet

Designer: Crochetpedia
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Catona

The Irish crochet stitch uses double crochet stitches and chains to make the pretty fan shape. Once you have the pattern established, you’re repeating the same row over and over. It looks really pretty in different colors as shown, or try it in a solid color if you’d rather!

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Crochet Shell Stitch in 3 colors
Crochet Shell Stitch

Designer: My Picot Crochet Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering

This shell stitch design has a fun twist: long loop stitches that come together in a way that looks sort of like a crown. This dramatic pattern would make a pretty throw or a unique baby blanket pattern. It’s perfect for those who like intricate stitches for their crochet projects.

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Astro Crochet Stitch
Astro Crochet Stitch

Designer: My Picot Crochet Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering

This shell stitch design has a fun twist: long loop stitches that come together in a way that looks sort of like a crown. This dramatic pattern would make a pretty throw or a baby blanket. It’s perfect for those who like intricate stitches for their crochet projects.

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Easy Puff Crochet Stitch
Easy Puff Stitch Crochet

Designer: Crochetpedia
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted 

This easy puff stitches uses double crochet and puff stitches to make a fabric that’s both textured and open. It would be a great stitch to use for a shawl or scarf.

Get the Easy Puff Stitch Crochet Pattern

Arcade Crochet Stitch
Arcade Stitch

Designer: The Loophole Fox
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted 

The crochet arcade stitch is made up of arches or fans. It is an offset pattern which means the arches do not stack on top of each other. The design creates a V shape under the arches, which adds a fun graphic element to your projects. 

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Primrose Crochet Stitch
Primrose Stitch

Designer: Dabbles and Babbles
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Ewe Ewe Heather's Heathers

The Primrose crochet stitch is a two-row repeat stitch pattern that you can easily memorize. The first rows form the bottom part of the shell while the second one is the fan part. It’s the perfect stitch to use for blankets, washcloths, or dishcloths. 

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Floret Crochet Stitch
Floret Stitch

Designer: The Unraveled Mitten
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted

This textured crochet pattern is made up of a double crochet row followed by a row of alternating slip stitches and double crochets. The second row gives this pattern its lovely texture. This is a great go-to stitch for hats, mitts, and other cold-weather gear, among other things. 

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Feather Crochet Stitch
Feather Stitch

Designer: Annie Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Hayfield Bonus

This crochet stitch is mainly made up of double crochet stitches and eyelets that will remind you of a bird’s feather. It also can be worked in two or more colors, which makes it great for a stash-busting blanket, scarf, or another project.

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Rice Stitch Crochet
Rice Stitch Crochet

Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Dishie

The rice stitch is a crochet pattern that uses a combination of front post and back post stitches. It makes a pretty thick fabric, so it’s a bit of a yarn eater, so make sure you have plenty of yarn! The results are stunning, so if you don’t mind using lots of yarn, this is a great stitch to use for washcloths because it’s so thick.

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Suzette Crochet Stitch
Suzette Stitch

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn

Suzette Stitch is a fun way to step up from basic stitch patterns, but the repeat is so easy once you get the hang of it you won’t have to consult the instructions. It involves working single crochet and double crochet stitches into the same stitch, which gives you lots of easy texture. 

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Wicker Crochet Stitch
Wicker Stitch

Designer: Rich Textures Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Jeans

Wicker stitch is another pretty option for warm-weather projects. It’s worked with v stitches and front post double crochet. It’s a little heavier than the open look suggests, but would be great for a summer cardigan or a market bag!

Get the Wicker Stitch Pattern

Herringbone Stitch Crochet
Herringbone Stitch Crochet

Designer: Tiny Couch Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend

This stitch looks clean, and fresh, and looks like it could even be a knitting stitch but it’s all crochet! Herringbone gives a unique and modern look to any project. It’s a great stitch for scarves and other projects if you want to have close stitches for extra warmth.

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Even Moss Crochet Stitch
Even Moss Stitch

Designer: Meghan Makes Do
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

This wonderful stitch is perfect for making scarves. It is also easy to do as it is only a combination of slip stitches and half double crochet. Worked in bulky yarn it’s super squishy and would also be great for hats, blankets, and more to keep you warm and cozy. 

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Purl Slip Crochet Stitch
Purl Slip Stitch

Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

This gorgeous stitch is fun to make and looks like the purl stitch in knitting. You can use this stitch in scarves, blankets, and even kitchen items like hot pads or washcloths. 

Get the Purl Slip Stitch Pattern

Puff Stitch Crochet Patterns

Puff stitches are interesting to crochet. They come in different sizes and forms but all make fun little puffy shapes. Puff stitches are usually made with groups of half double crochet, but can be worked in other stitches as well. 

These puff stitches can be stacked, braided, zigzagged, and more. If you want to learn how to be creative with your puff stitches, here are some fun patterns to try.


Puff Shell Crochet Stitch
Puff Shell Crochet Stitch

Designer: Crochet Beja
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Level up your shell stitch by creating this puffy version! This crochet shell stitch pattern creates a more 3D look than the traditional shell stitch. It's a unique crochet stitch pattern to add to projects like pillow covers, blankets, and many others.

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Crochet Zigzag Puff Stitch
Crochet Zigzag Puff Stitch

Designer: Olyat Cozy Crochet
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: LB Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn

This is a simple stitch that results in a fabulous 3D look on both sides. This woven look stitch is suitable to use for crocheting hats, sweaters, bedspreads, rugs, crochet blankets, and lots of other projects.

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Jasmine Crochet Stitch
Jasmine Stitch

Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted

Jasmine stitch is a stitch that connects multiple puff stitches that creates a flower or star shape. It takes two rows of puff stitches to create the final shape. It has lots of texture and would be great for pillows or other home decor projects. 

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Puff Bobble Crochet Stitch
Puff Bobble Crochet Stitch

Designer: Dream a Little Bigger
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks High Desert

This stitch is great to use for making bags, hats, or blankets. The puffy bobble stitch stands out beautifully and is so fun to use in different colors as shown.

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Pretty Pebbles Crochet Stitch
Pretty Pebbles Stitch

Designer: Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory

This pattern is a more subtle type of puff stitch that forms a small puff. It’s the ideal crochet stitch to use for blankets or washcloths.

Get the Pretty Pebbles Stitch Pattern

Modern Crochet Stitches

These fun stitch patterns might not necessarily be new, but they will give a modern look to your crochet projects by adding interesting colors and textures to your designs. Find a free crochet pattern here to suit your style and inspire your next project.


Extreme Drop Leaf Crochet Stitch
Extreme Drop Leaf Stitch

Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Muse Hand Painted Aran

This stitch is so beautiful and unique! And the best thing about this stitch is the stitches actually look like maple leaves. It’s the perfect stitch for autumn-themed crochet projects. 

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Block Crochet Stitch
Block Stitch

Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: (3) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love

While you can work this pattern in a single color, using two really makes the blocks pop.

You can use this beautiful crochet stitch for so many things including blankets, washcloths, scarves, and more.

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Side Saddle Crochet Stitch
Side Saddle Stitch

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Truboo 

This crochet stitch is made of single crochet stitches, double crochets, and chains. It has a beautiful, geometric pattern when viewed straight on, but it has a really cool and different texture when viewed from the side. 

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Even Berry Crochet Stitch
Even Berry Stitch

Designer: Hopeful Honey
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: LB Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen

The Even Berry stitch has a quirky and unique texture. The berry stitch is easy for beginners and those with more experienced stitches. It’s a great crochet stitch to use for washcloths or dishcloths. 

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Larksfoot Crochet Stitch
Larksfoot Stitch

Designer: Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love

This crochet pattern resembles its name, a lark’s foot. It’s mostly worked with single and double crochet stitches, with a double crochet stitch worked two rows below to make the foot part. 

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Cable Stitch Crochet
Cable Stitch Crochet

Designer: Look at What I Made
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream

This cable stitch is made by working some stitches over other stitches so that the stitches appear crossed. As you can see above, this pattern looks great in a solid color or in stripes, and it’s a great introduction to crochet cables.

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Honeycomb Trellis Crochet Stitch
Honeycomb Trellis Stitch

Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

The beautiful honeycomb trellis stitch is a good crochet stitch for making shawls or summer tops you’ll wear over your swimsuit or a tank top. It’s mostly made with chains and single crochet stitches, so this is a great one for beginners to try. The post includes a video tutorial if you need extra help.

Get the Honeycomb Trellis Stitch Pattern

Wattle Crochet Stitch
Wattle Crochet Stitch

Designer: Many Evenings
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted

The wattle stitch is easy to learn and memorize. And if you know your basic crochet stitches like the chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches, then you can definitely create the wattle stitch easily! 

Get the Wattle Crochet Stitch Pattern

Cobble Crochet Stitch
Cobble Stitch

Designer: Many Evenings
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted

The wattle stitch is easy to learn and memorize. And if you know your basic crochet stitches like the chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches, then you can definitely create the wattle stitch easily! 

Get the Cobble Stitch Pattern

Almond Ridges Crochet Stitch
Almond Ridges Stitch

Designer: Bella Coco
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Muse Hand Painted Aran

The almond stitch uses a four-row repeat to build up a beautifully ornate pattern that’s much simpler to crochet than it looks! It uses half double crochet (or half treble in UK terms) so it’s really easy to stitch and so effective in a headband!

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Spider Lace Crochet Stitch
Spider Lace Crochet Stitch

Designer: Joy of Motion Crochet 
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted 

This lacy pattern creates a wonderful design on both sides and uses only basic stitches. The spider lace stitch is perfect for many crochet projects like blankets and cowls. 

Get the Spider Lace Crochet Stitch Pattern

Are You a New Crocheter Who Needs More Help with the Basics?

If you’ve looked through these patterns and seen some techniques you don’t know yet, or you just want to boost your knowledge of crochet, check out our Crochet Fundamentals course. 

These short video tutorials cover all the basics and beyond, including yarn and hook selection, basic stitches, increases and decreases, finishing techniques, and even skill-building patterns. 

Looking for Even More Crochet Stitches to Try?

These unique crochet stitches are a lot of fun and should keep you busy for a long time, but if you’re looking for more crochet stitch options, you’ll find them in our Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library. 

This collection has 45 crochet stitch tutorials for you to try, all based on basic stitches like single, double, and treble crochet. 

Looking for more great crochet patterns: 55 Unique Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns

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