The Corn stitch is made using half double crochet spike stitches which gives the fabric a very regular, grid like pattern of V’s on the front side. This stitch is hole free and quite thick but works up quickly and easily. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Corn stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

Carry on reading for the written tutorial for the Corn stitch, but if you prefer to crochet along with me then watch the video which is available in both left and right handed versions.

Click here for the left handed video

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I first used the Corn stitch as one of the pieces in the Wall Of Stitches Crochet Along – a sampler blanket pattern made up of 48 individual pieces, each made with a different crochet stitch. You can access the entire pattern for free here

The Corn stitch is made using spike stitches in every stitch that are laid over the top of a row of slip stitches. This gives it a light but eye-catching texture that is sure to grab attention every time. The Corn stitch is a hole free crochet stitch that is quite dense making it perfect for winter projects or where you need to protect surfaces like placemats.

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For the sample in the picture below I used Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

The yarn I used for the pictures in this stitch guide is Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

The Corn stitch can be worked over any chain length, so no need to worry about hitting a specific multiple. For my swatch I used a 4.5mm hook, which is the smaller end of what’s recommended for the yarn, giving a tighter stitch.

I also used my trusty Clover Amour hooks which are perfect if you are looking for a good value ergonomic crochet hook that won’t cause your hand to ache if you are crocheting for long periods of time. I’ve tried many different crochet hooks over the years, but I always end up coming back to my trusty Clovers. They just sit so well in my hand and never let me down.

How To Crochet The Corn Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Click here for the right hand video

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Slst = Slip Stitch
• HDC = Half Double Crochet

Start by making a foundation chain in any number of stitches that you need (plus 1 for your turning chain)

The odd numbered rows are the front of the fabric, the even numbered rows are the back.

Row 1. In the second ch from your hook make a hdc. Make a hdc in each ch across.

Row 2. Turn and ch1. Make a slst in the first st and then make a slst in each st across.

Row 3. Turn and ch1. Make a hdc in the first st. *Make a hdc spike st in between the stitches 2 rows below – your hook will go between the 2 hdc in row 1* 

Repeat between *and*. Make a hdc in the last st of the row.

Row 4. Turn and ch1. Make a slst in the first st and then make a slst in each st across

Row 5. Turn and ch1. Make a hdc in the first st. *Make a hdc spike st in between the hdc spike st 2 rows below* 

Repeat between *and* Make a hdc in the last st of the row.

Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you have as many rows as you need.

How To Add A Border To The Corn Stitch

To add a border to the Corn stitch you need to make a single crochet in each stitch across the top and bottom, and make 1 st into each row down the sides. When you get to the corners add an extra stitch into the corner

I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches into.

If You Enjoyed The Corn Stitch

If you enjoyed the Corn stitch, then these other 3 stitches might catch your interest

• Flying Birds stitch – Also uses spike stitches on a single crochet backdrop. But these stitches are made on the diagonal to look like flying birds on the front of your fabric.
• Larksfoot stitch – A double crochet based stitch that uses multiple colours of yarn to create its eye-catching look. A spike stitch is used for the toes of the Larksfoot.
• Honeycomb stitch – If you want a challenge, then the Honeycomb stitch will give it to you. The honeycomb look is created using interlocking spike stitches and is a tricky stitch to master.

FAQs

What is the Corn stitch used for? The Corn stitch can be used for placemats, snoods, boot cuffs or any other projects you need a dense but not too thick fabric.

Is the Corn stitch beginner-friendly? I wouldn’t recommend this stitch for an absolute beginner. But if you’ve mastered the basic stitches and are ready to stretch yourself and try out spike stitches, then the Corn stitch is perfect for you.

Does the Corn stitch use a lot of yarn? The Corn stitch isn’t considered a yarn eater, but it’s not going to use a small amount of yarn either. The tight stitches and the use of spikes means that this stitch needs more yarn than a regular single crochet stitch would.

Can I crochet the Corn stitch in the round? Yes you could. I don’t cover making the Corn stitch in the round in this post, but there’s no reason you couldn’t adapt the stitch for crocheting in the round yourself.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the Corn stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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