Griddle Stitch
The Griddle Stitch, also known as the Lemon Peel Stitch , is one of the easiest ways to add texture and dimension to your crochet projects. This stitch alternates single crochet and double crochet stitches across the row, creating a balanced, woven texture that’s soft, dense, and beautifully even. Perfect for beginners, the Griddle Stitch is a simple two-stitch repeat that looks intricate but is easy to remember making it ideal for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, and garments.
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Beginner’s Guide to the Griddle Stitch in Crochet
The Griddle Stitch, also known as the Lemon Peel Stitch , is one of the easiest ways to add texture and dimension to your crochet projects. This stitch alternates single crochet and double crochet stitches across the row, creating a balanced, woven texture that’s soft, dense, and beautifully even. Perfect for beginners, the Griddle Stitch is a simple two-stitch repeat that looks intricate but is easy to remember making it ideal for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, and garments.
What Is the Griddle Stitch in Crochet?
The Griddle Stitch is a combination of single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches alternated across each row. On subsequent rows, you place a single crochet into the double crochet of the previous row, and a double crochet into the single crochet maintaining that rich, bumpy texture.
In UK terms, this stitch is worked by alternating double crochet (dc) and treble crochet (tr) stitches.
The beauty of the Griddle Stitch lies in its simplicity: the alternating heights of the stitches create a subtle texture that lays flat, doesn’t curl, and drapes beautifully.
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US vs. UK Stitch Translation Matrix
Never let terminology ruin a project. In US terms, stitches are named after the yarn overs; in UK terms, stitches are named after the loops on your hook.
US vs. UK Stitches
| Symbol / Chart | Stitch Name | UK Equivalent | Quick Method |
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How to Work the Stitch: Step-by-Step
Browse through each row below or follow along round-by-round at your own pace.
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Step-by-Step Instructions (US Terms)
1. Start with a foundation chain in any even number of stitches.
2. Row 1: In the second chain from your hook, work 1 single crochet (sc).
3. In the next chain, work 1 double crochet (dc).
4. Continue alternating sc, dc across the row.
5. Turn your work.
6. Row 2: Chain 1 (counts as a turning chain).
7. Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch (which is a dc from the previous row).
8. Work 1 double crochet in the next stitch (which is an sc from the previous row).
9. Continue alternating sc, dc across.
10. Repeat Row 2 for the rest of your project.
This alternating pattern creates a firm, textured fabric that’s perfect for many types of crochet work.
UK Terms Conversion
For UK crocheters, replace:
US Single Crochet (sc) → UK Double Crochet (dc)
US Double Crochet (dc) → UK Treble Crochet (tr)
All other steps stay the same.
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