Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to make the crochet stitch shown in your image.
This pattern is a Double Crochet (DC) with a Slip-Stitch Divider Row, creating the horizontal textured lines.
🌟 DETAILED Crochet Textured Stripe Stitch Tutorial
(Using DC rows + Slip Stitch rows + BLO technique)
🧶 1. Materials
- Medium weight yarn (size 4 recommended)
- Hook size: 5.0–6.0 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
🪝 2. Understanding the Stitch Pattern
The pattern is created by repeating these steps:
- Row of regular double crochet (DC)
- Row of slip stitches (SL ST)
- Row of double crochet in BACK LOOP ONLY (BLO DC)
The slip-stitch row creates the dotted horizontal lines.
The BLO DC creates the beautiful vertical texture.
🔤 3. Abbreviations
- CH = chain
- DC = double crochet
- SL ST = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- ST = stitch
🧵 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1 — Make the Foundation Chain
Make any number of chains.
Example: CH 30
Turn your work.
STEP 2 — Row 1: Double Crochet Row
- CH 2 (counts as first DC)
- DC in the 3rd chain from the hook
- DC into each remaining CH across
✔ This forms the first solid row.
Turn.
STEP 3 — Row 2: Slip Stitch Row
This row forms the dotted horizontal line.
- CH 1
- Insert hook into next stitch
- Yarn over, pull through both loops (SL ST)
- Repeat SL ST in every stitch across
⚠ IMPORTANT:
Slip stitches must be loose!
If too tight, the fabric will curl.
Turn.
STEP 4 — Row 3: BLO Double Crochet Row
This row creates the long vertical texture you see in the photo.
- CH 2
- Insert hook into the back loop only of the first slip stitch
- Work DC in BLO across the entire row
Turn.
STEP 5 — Repeat the Pattern
Repeat these 2 rows:
🔁 Row A: Slip stitch across
🔁 Row B: DC in back loop only across
Repeat until you reach your desired length.
The stitch in your image is made by repeating these two rows many times.
✨ 5. Visual Breakdown (Detailed)
➤ Why Slip Stitch?
It pushes the stitches down and forms a clean dotted line.
➤ Why BLO in the next row?
When you crochet into the back loop only, the front loop pops forward, giving the raised rib texture.
➤ Why DC?
Double crochet stitches make the ribbing long and elegant.
🌼 6. Tension Tips
- Keep SL ST row loose
- Keep DC rows even
- If curling happens: go up 0.5 mm in hook size
🎉 Your Fabric Will Look Like
✔ Rows of tall double crochet ribs
✔ Horizontal dotted lines every 2 rows
✔ Neat, even, slightly stretchy
✔ Soft and thick — perfect for blankets, cardigans, bags, sweaters