How to crochet Sprig Stitch: Free Pattern & Tutorial

Updated April 7, 2026

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Learn how to crochet the Sprig Stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions. The sprig stitch is a beautiful, lightweight crochet stitch that creates a delicate and airy texture, making it perfect for scarves, shawls, blankets, and even summer garments. This stitch forms a subtle diagonal pattern with small “sprigs” or loops that give it a lacy, decorative effect.

1. About the Stitch
2. Pattern Use Ideas

About the Stitch

This sprig stitch is suitable for all skill levels, if you know how to Treble crochet (US Double crochet) then you will easily be able to replicate this. You can use any weight yarn with a corresponding hook size.

Pattern Use Ideas

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

Skill Level: Beginner

Stitch Multiple: 4 +3

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the sprig stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.

Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

Pattern Support

The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.

Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: You can use any weight yarn for this stitch.
Hook: Follow the recommended hook size on the belly band.
Darning Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

view in UK terms

view in US terms

Terms & Abbreviations

Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

Slip stitch (sl-st): sl-st: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.

Treble crochet: tr(s): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

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Free Crochet Pattern: Sprig Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Chain in multiples of 4 + 3

Row 1: 2tr in 4th ch from the hook, ch 2, 2tr in next chain, skip 2 chains. *2tr, ch 2, 2tr in next chain, skip 2 chains* repeat until you have 2 chs remaining. tr in last ch.

Row 2: 3 ch (counts as tr), [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in each ch sp across, tr into top of 3-ch. Turn.

Rep Row 2 until desired size.

Final Row: 3 ch, * ss in next ch sp, 3 ch, rep from * across, ss in top of 3-ch.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

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