This stitch gives a wonderful texture to crochet projects!
You may have seen this stitch in projects — it’s also known as the “scale” stitch. It’s great for edgings and decorative borders. You could also use this stitch to make boot cuffs or wrist warmers, too. It also readily lends itself to afghans and blankets, adding a thick and luxurious texture. Just think of what a lovely trim this would make for your sweaters or shawls.
The great news is that this stitch is easy to learn. We found not one, but two excellent tutorials! One is video only and the second of these also includes step-by-step written instructions.
If you enjoy learning with video only this fabulous and free video tutorial by designer Nadia Fuad of YARNutopia is ideal for you. Follow along and you’ll quickly be up to speed and crocheting with this wonderful stitch!
Click here to get the free video tutorial at YARNutopia
Now if you prefer instructions on the page, you’re in luck, as there’s a great tutorial by AllFreeCrochet.com. This one not only will walk you through, step-by-step with a video tutorial, but also with complete written instructions. Not only that, but you can scroll down the page for links to 18 free patterns that use the crocodile stitch!
Click here to get the free video tutorial at AllFreeCrochet.com
And for even more totally free and fantastic video and photo tutorials on crocheting techniques and stitches do check out some of our other favorites we’ve previously featured at Crochet Maze. Links are below!
- Learn the Treble Crochet Stitch (a.k.a. Triple Crochet) with this Easy Photo Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Strawberry Stitch with this Easy Photo Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Spider Stitch Today with this Easy Video Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Chinese Puzzle Stitch and Make a Gorgeous Afghan Square! – Free Photo + Video Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Diamond Stitch – Easy Video Tutorial!
- Learn the Crochet Side Saddle Stitch with this Free Video Tutorial
- The Granny Stripe Crochet Stitch Is Perfect for Blankets – This Easy Video Tutorial Shows You How
- Learn Tunisian Crochet Today with this Fast and Easy Photo Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Moss Stitch with this Easy Photo Tutorial
- If You’ve Been Wanting to Learn to Do Slip Stitch Crochet Fabric This Free Photo Tutorial Is for You
- Learn the Dotted Doubles Crochet Stitch Today with this Easy Photo Tutorial
- Learn the Single Rib Crochet Stitch with this Easy Photo Tutorial
- Learn to Crochet the Purl Slip Stitch with this Easy Photo and Video Tutorial
- Learn the Double Crochet V Stitch Today with this Easy Video Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Catherine Wheel Stitch with this Free Photo Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Spike Stitch with this Easy Photo and Video Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Block Stitch with this Easy Video Tutorial
- Learn the Crochet Tulip Stitch Today with this Easy Video Tutorial!
- Learn to Crochet the Flower Lattice Stitch with this Free Photo Tutorial
- Want to Learn the Crochet Picot Trellis Stitch? – This Free Video Tutorial Is for You!
As always, happy crocheting!