Learn how to crochet the iconic Apache Tears pattern!

It’s one of those classic patterns that dates back many generations. You might have blankets or afghans or shawls that were crocheted years ago by a relative. That’s sometimes the case when people search to find detains on this pattern and how to master it. If you’ve been searching online, you may have seen this beautiful pattern on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and elsewhere.

The good news is that it’s not as complicated as it looks. And more good news, there’s a free pattern and an excellent photo tutorial by crochet designer and educator Sarah London, author of the hugely popular “Granny Square Love: A New Twist on a Crochet Classic for Your Home” available at Amazon (paid link). Her tutorial will guide you to success!

Get the tutorial and free pattern at Sarah London – Sunshine for the Soul.

Click here to get the free pattern at Ravelry

Or if you prefer video, you’ll find an excellent tutorial by Yolanda Soto Lopez of the popular
All Crafts Channel on YouTube. She gives you a on the Apache tears crochet stitch. It’s a detailed step-by-step guide on the Apache tears crochet stitch that will have you up to speed in no time.


Now that you know a little something about the beautiful crochet apache tears stitch, be sure to check out this lovely free pattern for an Apache Tears washcloth that we previously featured here at Crochet Maze.

For many more free tutorials — both photo and/or video — for a wide variety of Crochet stitches and techiques, be sure to check out the following! All the links are below!