The Houndstooth stitch creates this familiar dual colour pattern that looks like interlocking teeth. The look is achieved by using 2 different coloured yarns. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Houndstooth stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

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I first used the Houndstooth stitch in the Ray Of Hope crochet along. A mandala like blanket that is filled with over 40 different crochet stitches. You can access that pattern for free here.

The Houndstooth stitch is a tight and dense stitch that leaves it hole free. It is an easy 2 row repeat stitch that uses 2 different colours of yarn to create it’s look. This stitch can be used for a wide variety of crochet projects includes baskets, sweaters, placemats and much more besides.

The Houndstooth is a trendy pattern that regularly features in Highstreet fashion. This stitch relies on the use of 2 different colours to create it’s look so you must change colour every row. Unfortunately this means that you can’t carry the colours up and have to cut off after every row.

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 in the pictures of this stitch guide below is Stylecraft Special DK, an acrylic yarn that comes in a huge variety of colours. It is a very popular yarn because it is widely available and will suit most budgets. It is a soft light worsted / double knit yarn that slides easily over your hook.

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 Houndstooth Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Abbreviations

• St = Stitch
• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double crochet

Start by making a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 1 (plus 2 for your turning chain) Row 1. In the 4th chain from your hook make a sc (your turning chain counts as a dc). *Make a dc in the next stitch and then make a sc in the following stitch* repeat between *and*. To finish the row make a dc in the last stitch and change colour.

Row 2. Turn and chain 1. Make a sc in the first stitch *and then make a dc in the next stitch, make a sc in the following stitch* repeat between *and*. To finish the row make a sc in the last stitch and change back to the colour you used in the previous row.

Row 3. Turn and chain 1. make a dc turning chain in the first stitch. *Make a sc in the next stitch and then make a dc in the following stitch* repeat between *and*. Finish the row by making a dc in the last stitch and changing back to the colour you used in the previous row.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have as many rows as you need.

How To Add A Border To The Houndstooth Crochet Stitch

The Houndstooth Crochet stitch is made up of both sc and dc rows. So to add a border you need to make 1 stitch into the side of every sc and 2 stitches into the side of every dc.

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.

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 Houndstooth stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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