Griddle Stitch

Dishcloths, potholders, textured blankets

Griddle stitch (also called lemon peel stitch) alternates single crochet and double crochet across the row, then offsets the pattern on the next row so each double crochet sits over a single crochet — a dense, bumpy, reversible texture.

Stitch Chart

Crochet stitch chart — pattern. 9 rows, 3 stitches wide ? 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2-st repeat ×10 Legend ch — Chain sc — Single Crochet dc — Double Crochet

Written Row Repeat

Foundation: Ch 21.

  1. 1Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sts)
  2. 2Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *sc, dc; rep from * 9 times. (20 sts)
  3. 3Row 3: Ch 1, turn. *dc, sc; rep from * 9 times. (20 sts)
  4. 4Rows 4–7: rep Rows 2–3
  5. 5Row 8: Ch 1, turn. *sc, dc; rep from * 9 times. (20 sts)
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Griddle Stitch Pattern — Free Chart & Written Repeat | CrochetPop